Orbost at a glance
2,167
People
$360,000
Median sale
$325/wk
Median rent
4.69%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 39 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$470,000
For sale
Asking
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
3
Car spaces
1,134 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
Asking
$470,000
Asking · $414/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Orbost at a glance
2,167
People
$360,000
Median sale
$325/wk
Median rent
4.69%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 39 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Orbost
+30.6%
Median sale
Suburb $360,000
-1.09 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 4.69%
Suburb median $360,000 from 39 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
$28,174 on top of the price (6.0% 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.
Pre-filled with Orbost'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 $325/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 3.6%. 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
UnknownArea
Orbost at a glance
2,167
People
$360,000
Median sale
$325/wk
Median rent
4.69%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 39 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Orbost & District Real EstateRoom to Breathe. Room to Store. Room to Grow.
Set on a generous 1,134m² allotment, this brick home on a concrete slab delivers the kind of comfortable, functional lifestyle that's increasingly hard to find at this price point.
Boasting three good-sized bedrooms, an open-plan living, kitchen and dining zone flooded with natural light, and a covered outdoor entertaining area that connects seamlessly to the interior - this is a home designed for real living.
The heart of the home is the expansive open-plan space anchored by a striking cathedral timber ceiling, exposed beams, and a slow-combustion wood heater set on a feature brick hearth. Whether it's a winter evening by the fire or a summer afternoon spilling out through the sliding doors to the alfresco, this space works year-round. The kitchen is well-appointed with generous bench and storage space, a walk-in pantry, and its own outlook to the garden.
Two sliding doors provide excellent indoor-outdoor flow: one to the sun-drenched northern aspect, and one connecting directly to the large, covered patio (4.6m x 8.9m) - a brilliant entertaining space that's protected in all weather and opens straight onto the established rear garden.
A substantial concrete block shed - approximately 6.5m x 10m with 4m high clearance - is ready for your boat, caravan, camper, or workshop needs. The shed has a concrete slab, 3 phase power and mezzanine storage. It's the kind of infrastructure that usually costs a significant premium to build, already here and waiting. The remainder of the yard is a mix of lush lawn, established fruit trees, mature palms all fully fenced and with loads of scope for the keen gardener or those wanting to put their own stamp on things.
Property Features:
• Brick construction on a concrete slab
• Three bedrooms - Main (4.0m x 3.4m), Bedroom 2 (3.7m x 3.4m), Bedroom 3 (2.9m x 3.7m)
• Full bathroom with bath and shower, plus separate WC
• Separate laundry with external access
• Open-plan living, dining and kitchen - 113m² of internal living space
• Impressive cathedral timber ceiling with exposed beams in main living area
• Slow-combustion wood heater on feature brick hearth
• Split-system air conditioning
• Covered outdoor entertaining area - 4.6m x 8.9m (41m²)
• Brick-paved alfresco with sliding door access from the living room
• Concrete block shed approx. 6.5m x 10m - 4m high clearance for boat, caravan or camper
• 1,134m² allotment - fully fenced with ample off-street parking
• Established gardens with fruit trees, palms and generous lawn areas
• Development potential STCA given land size and home positioning
• Plenty of room for kids, pets, vehicles and more
And for those thinking bigger picture - the positioning of the home on the block, combined with the land size, presents genuine development potential, subject to council approval. Whether you're a family looking for room to move, a tradie or hobbyist needing serious storage, a downsizer who still wants space, or an investor with an eye on future opportunity - 152 Forest Road has something to offer.
Inspections & Enquiries
• Flexible inspection times available - simply reach out and we'll arrange a suitable time
• Video walkthroughs available for qualified buyers
• Please contact our office to request a copy of the Contract of Sale (if prepared) and Section 32
• Consumer Affairs Victoria Property Checklist available upon request
Disclaimer: All information is provided by third parties and, while believed to be correct, is not guaranteed. Orbost Real Estate accepts no liability. Purchasers should conduct their own investigations before relying on this information.
Listing description written by Luke Oakley, Orbost & District Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
Victoria 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.