Harkness at a glance
12,738
People
$643,500
Median sale
$442/wk
Median rent
3.57%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 186 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Harkness › Orchid Ave
$685,000
Last sold
11 Aug 2026
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
448 m²
Land
Districts View
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
Last sold
$685,000
11 Aug 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Harkness (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,371/m² of land (n=136). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Harkness at a glance
12,738
People
$643,500
Median sale
$442/wk
Median rent
3.57%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 186 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Harkness
+6.4%
Median sale
Suburb $643,500
-0.21 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.57%
Suburb median $643,500 from 186 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
ZN
Zone
GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 1
GRZ1
Jurisdiction
Melton
Melton, VIC
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
VICZoned GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 1 · GRZ1 (ZN). Official parcel area about 449 m². Dual occupancy is not confirmed from the controls loaded for this lot. Two-lot subdivision is unknown without minimum lot size and frontage. This is a screen, not a planning certificate. Zoning and lot facts are a starting point, not proof this lot outperforms the suburb. Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
Flood overlay has not been queried for this lot. Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” Minimum lot size is not loaded, so two-lot subdivision is not confirmed. Victoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $442/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.
Yield cannot be shown without both a price and a rent figure. Net yield is not estimated from gross advertising copy. 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.
3 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
KnownmediumZoned GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 1 · GRZ1 (ZN). Official parcel area about 449 m². Dual occupancy is not confirmed from the controls loaded for this lot. Two-lot subdivision is unknown without minimum lot size and frontage. This is a screen, not a planning certificate.
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?
KnownmediumNo material overlays were returned that would explain a discount. That is not proof the price is fair. Nearby DAs, easements, and flood-layer gaps can still explain a cheap-looking listing — those are not all loaded.
Lot-level flood
UnknownFlood overlay has not been queried for this lot. 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
UnknownNo DA adapter returned applications 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
Harkness at a glance
12,738
People
$643,500
Median sale
$442/wk
Median rent
3.57%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 186 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Local Expertz RealtyShowcasing quality craftsmanship, this beautifully designed family residence enjoys a prime position with a picturesque park directly across the road. From the moment you enter, a wide hallway with high ceilings welcomes you, creating an immediate sense of space, light, and sophistication.
At the front of the home, a spacious lounge provides the perfect retreat for relaxation, leading through to a luxurious master suite complete with a walk-in robe and an elegant ensuite featuring a double vanity and floor-to-ceiling tiled shower.
The centrepiece of the home is a stylish, well-appointed kitchen featuring Caesarstone benchtops, a 900mm cooktop, and a generous butler's pantry with an additional sink-ideal for both everyday living and seamless entertaining. A conveniently located powder room and a functional study nook further enhance the home's practical and family-friendly design.
The remaining three bedrooms are generously sized and fitted with built-in robes, ensuring comfort and space for the whole family.
Step outside to a covered and enclosed alfresco area with sliding doors, perfect as a sunroom or additional living space, flowing effortlessly into a low-maintenance backyard designed for year-round enjoyment.
Additional features include 6.6kW solar panels, ducted heating and cooling, and landscaped low-maintenance front and rear yards. Ideally located within walking distance to Arnolds Creek Primary School, Arnolds Creek Shopping Village, the Community Centre, and local kindergarten facilities, this home offers outstanding convenience for families.
Contact Jiti Minhas today to arrange your private viewing.
Listing description written by Jiti Minhas, Local Expertz Realty — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.