Newington at a glance
1,719
People
$630,000
Median sale
$433/wk
Median rent
3.57%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 15 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$1,999,000–$2,099,000
For sale
Asking range
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
1,021 m²
Land
Districts View
No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.
No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.
Each line above is labelled. A fact is quoted from the named source, with its date. A calculation is worked out by Districts from those facts — you can check the arithmetic. An interpretation is Districts' opinion of what the evidence means, not a fact, a valuation, or advice. Anything we haven't retrieved yet is marked as missing rather than treated as a pass.
Price evidence
Asking
$1,999,000–$2,099,000
Asking range · $1,958/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Newington (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,272/m² of land (n=70). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Newington at a glance
1,719
People
$630,000
Median sale
$433/wk
Median rent
3.57%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 15 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Newington
+217.3%
Median sale
Suburb $630,000
-2.44 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.57%
Suburb median $630,000 from 15 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.
$117,259 on top of the price (5.9% extra)
Estimates only, at standard investor rates — no first-home or owner-occupier concessions applied. Not included: lenders mortgage insurance (usually applies when borrowing more than 80% of the price), loan application and settlement fees from your lender, the foreign-purchaser duty surcharge, and building insurance — in Queensland the property is at your risk from the first business day after signing, not from settlement. Verify with your conveyancer.
Stamp duty and transfer fees: Victoria schedules from 2026-07-01. Ongoing council rates and land tax are not included.
Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.
Pre-filled with Newington's advertised median rent — not a rent for this listing.
Gross yield is weekly rent × 52 ÷ price. Net yield subtracts operating expenses. Cashflow then subtracts interest-only interest on price × LVR. Tax, vacancies, and principal repayments are not included.
Planning
Planning data is being calculated
Data unavailable
Source
Planning facts are copied from official government GIS where available. Where an official property PDF exists (VicPlan, PlanBuild), Districts stores and serves that original document. Neither is a planning certificate, survey, or advice.
Site
Terrain has not been calculated for this property yet.
Slope is calculated on a projected metric grid from a public DEM clip of the official parcel. This is not a survey, engineering, or insurance assessment.
Flood exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Heritage listing has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Records
Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.
Capital growth
VICPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet. A suburb median or growth rate is not a reason this particular lot would outperform. Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” Victoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $433/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms.
Current comparable rental listings within 400 m of this lot are not loaded. Victoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown. Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded. Suburb vacancy or leased-tape days are not this property’s competition.
Gross yield if leased at the suburb aggregate is 1.1%. The yield that matters is the one on achieved rent, which has not been inferred for this address. Net yield (land tax, rates, insurance, vacancy) is not loaded. Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.
Verdict
Districts view
Not enough official evidence yet to underwrite this as an investment.
Detail
The same ten questions apply to every property. Missing flood, nearby DAs, achieved rents, or lot geometry is unknown — not “no.”
Do not treat a suburb median, an advertised yield, or a listing score as the case for this lot.
The evidence loaded so far isn't enough on its own to change a buy, offer, or walk-away decision for this property.
Evidence
Districts asks the same ten questions of every property. If one shows as unknown, that data isn't published for this state or hasn't been loaded yet — the question stays visible so you can see exactly what's missing.
1 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
UnknownPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.
Nearby development pipeline
UnknownVictoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown.
Honest achievable rent
KnownlowThis is not “bond data says this address leases for $X.” The comparable figure is a suburb advertised/median rent, not this property. Official bond files (postcode or suburb × type × bedrooms) are not loaded yet.
Rental supply pressure
UnknownSupply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.
Why is this cheap?
UnknownThe constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.
Lot-level flood
UnknownOfficial flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”
Catalyst exposure
UnknownFunded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
This lot's DA history
UnknownDevelopment applications have not been queried for this parcel.
Statutory land value versus ask
UnknownStatutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.
Net yield / holding costs
UnknownNet yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.
Area
Newington at a glance
1,719
People
$630,000
Median sale
$433/wk
Median rent
3.57%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 15 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by McGrath BallaratPerfectly positioned in a prized Newington pocket, just metres from leading schools, Lake Wendouree and local shopping, this stunning extended double-fronted Victorian residence (circa 1870s) delivers an exceptional blend of timeless character and contemporary comfort. Set behind a charming picket fence with formal landscaped gardens, circular driveway and automated gate, this beautifully renovated home offers secure, low-maintenance living for the modern family.
• From the moment you open the front door, the wide entrance hallway welcomes you with soaring ceilings, setting the tone for the warmth, elegance and natural light that flows throughout the home.
• Rich in period detail, the home showcases restored leadlight windows, original doors and doorware, marble fireplaces with gas log fires, crystal chandeliers and quality double glazed windows throughout.
• A classically formal living room at the front of the home offers a refined space to relax and unwind, alternatively functioning as a generous second bedroom with leafy outlooks.
• The luxurious master suite is a true retreat, complete with a walk-through robe and a spectacular ensuite, while maintaining its beautiful period charm.
• Additional bedrooms are all generously sized to accommodate king beds, featuring excellent storage and serviced by a central bathroom with feature bath and frameless shower.
• A well appointed study with hand-crafted joinery and built-in cabinetry offers flexibility as a fifth bedroom if required.
• The stunning kitchen is designed for entertaining, boasting granite benchtops and splashbacks, premium Miele appliances and an impressive butler's pantry.
• Open plan dining flows seamlessly into a spacious family living zone, enhanced by solid timber joinery and opening out to a private, fully landscaped rear garden ideal for large-scale entertaining.
• Thoughtfully designed for everyday living, the home includes a powder room, full joinery to the laundry, a dedicated linen room and an abundance of additional storage throughout.
• Premium features ensure year-round comfort and efficiency, including hydronic heating, reverse cycle air conditioning, ducted vacuum system, solid timber flooring, imported marble and tiling, atmospheric lighting, double glazing, quality drapes, 6-star insulation and a fully integrated security and intercom system with cameras.
• Completing the package, the beautifully landscaped gardens feature an automatic sprinkler system, while a large garage and additional carport provide secure accommodation for two vehicles plus extra storage.
This is a rare opportunity to secure a meticulously restored home that perfectly balances classic elegance with modern family living in one of Ballarat's most tightly held locations.
Listing description written by Sean Toohey, McGrath Ballarat — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.