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VIC › Darnum › Shearmans Rd

16 Shearmans Rd, Darnum VIC 3822

For saleRural Property

$2,200,000–$2,400,000

For sale

Asking range

4

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

8

Car spaces

109,500 m²

Land

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Given the $2,200,000–$2,400,000 ask, is this worth your time?

Why this ask?

  • FactListed for sale, asking $2,200,000–$2,400,000(Listing record · 15 June 2026)
  • FactLand 109,500 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)

What could make it worth more?

No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.

What could make it worth less?

No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.

What should you verify next?

  1. 1Official planning layers are still retrieving for this parcel — check back before relying on zoning or overlay absence.
  2. 2No hazard layer has been retrieved — confirm flood, bushfire and heritage exposure from council mapping before an offer.

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

The ask against the evidence

Asking

$2,200,000–$2,400,000

Asking range · $20/m² of land

No recorded sale for this property.

Darnum at a glance

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Median sale

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Median rent

No data

Suburb gross yield

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Total cost to purchase

Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.

Purchase Price
$2,200,000
Stamp Duty (Victoria)
$123,000
Transfer/Registration Fee
$3,614
Mortgage Registration (est., if financed)
$200
Legal & Conveyancing (est.)
$2,000
Building & Pest Inspection (est.)
$700
Rates & Water Adjustment at Settlement (est.)
$800
Total cash required
$2,330,314

$130,314 on top of the price (5.9% extra)

  • Stamp Duty (Victoria)
  • Transfer/Registration Fee
  • Mortgage Registration
  • Legal & Conveyancing
  • Building & Pest Inspection
  • Rates & Water Adjustment

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.

Rental yield

Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.

No rent is recorded for this listing. Enter a weekly rent to model yield.

Enter a purchase price and weekly rent to calculate yield.

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.

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Planning

Planning and development

Planning data is being calculated

Development activity

Data unavailable

Source

  • Provider: unavailable
  • Dataset: unavailable
  • Retrieved: not yet retrieved
  • Version: planning-v1

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

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, bushfire and heritage

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Flood

Not retrieved

Flood exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Bushfire

Not retrieved

Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Heritage

Not retrieved

Heritage listing has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Records

Property history

  1. Listed$2,200,000–$2,400,000available15 June 2026

Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.

Capital growth

VIC

Why this lot, not just this suburb

Why could this property outperform?

Planning 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.

What could kill that thesis?

Confidence: low

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

Income, competition, and yield

What will it realistically rent for?

No advertised rent and no suburb rent aggregate are loaded. Official bond files are not loaded. Listing rent and suburb aggregates are evidence, not this address’s rent.

What competition will it face?

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.

What does the yield actually look like?

Confidence: low

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

What this means for this property

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.”

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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

What is known for this property

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.

0 of 10 questions answered so far

  • Development optionality of this lot

    Unknown

    Planning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.

  • Nearby development pipeline

    Unknown

    Victoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown.

  • Honest achievable rent

    Unknown

    No advertised rent and no suburb rent aggregate are loaded. Official bond files are not loaded. Listing rent and suburb aggregates are evidence, not this address’s rent.

  • Rental supply pressure

    Unknown

    Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.

  • Why is this cheap?

    Unknown

    The constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.

  • Lot-level flood

    Unknown

    Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”

  • Catalyst exposure

    Unknown

    Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.

  • This lot's DA history

    Unknown

    Development applications have not been queried for this parcel.

  • Statutory land value versus ask

    Unknown

    Statutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.

  • Net yield / holding costs

    Unknown

    Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.

Area

Darnum in one glance

Darnum at a glance

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Median sale

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Median rent

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Suburb gross yield

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Keep researching

  • Why Darnum? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Darnum →
  • Other records on Shearmans Rd →

Listing material

Listed by Barry Plant Drouin

Acreage Excellence with Endless Potential

Set on a beautifully established acreage property, this versatile lifestyle opportunity offers an impressive combination of comfortable family living, extensive shedding, quality infrastructure and productive land improvements.

The property is divided into approximately six immaculately maintained paddocks, all serviced by brand-new post and wire fencing completed in 2020, making it ideal for hobby farming, livestock or equestrian pursuits. With approximately 300 olive trees, multiple house paddocks, a large vegetable garden, duck enclosure, chicken run and an abundance of established trees throughout, the groundwork has already been done for those seeking a self-sufficient country lifestyle.

Starting with the spacious family home, the residence offers a unique and practical floorplan designed to accommodate growing families.

Read the full description

The home has been thoughtfully designed to suit a wide range of lifestyles, offering four generous bedrooms, two bathrooms and multiple living zones throughout. At the heart of the home is a spacious kitchen complete with a large walk-in pantry, while quality flooring, gas ducted heating, two split-system air conditioners, a wood heater and ceiling fans throughout most rooms ensure year-round comfort.

Privately positioned, the master suite serves as a peaceful retreat, featuring its own split-system heating and cooling, large walk-through robes, a well-appointed ensuite with double vanity and a separate toilet. A versatile second living area or games room provides additional flexibility and could easily be transformed into a fifth bedroom, home office or guest accommodation if desired.

Further enhancing the home's appeal are built-in robes and ceiling fans in the remaining bedrooms, plantation shutters, ample built-in storage and a functional laundry with direct access to both the garage and outdoors. Constructed with timber framing on a concrete slab foundation, the home offers a practical and durable design ready to be enjoyed for years to come.

Moving outdoors, the entertaining and lifestyle features have been thoughtfully designed for year-round enjoyment and are equally as impressive as the home itself.

Highlights include:

* Huge undercover entertaining area

* Exposed aggregate concrete

* Outdoor fireplace

* Pizza oven

* Basketball court

* Extensive weather-protected outdoor zones surrounding much of the home

Last, but certainly not least, is the standout feature of the property - the extensive shedding, providing endless opportunities for storage, machinery, business use or future conversion.

Shed 1 (approximately 8m x 20m) was the original shed on the property and has been partially converted to suit many needs, featuring an office space, kitchen area and entertaining zone. Fully insulated and already well advanced, it is ready for you to complete and tailor to your own lifestyle needs (STCA).

Shed 2 and associated shedding infrastructure (18m x 9m) offers excellent functionality, High clearance, including multiple bays, open hay storage, concrete flooring, hard-wired security camera systems and easy access throughout.

Shed 3 is undoubtedly the standout of the shedding infrastructure, boasting an impressive 24m x 15m footprint with high-clearance access to accommodate large vehicles, machinery, caravans, or equipment. Featuring a concrete floor, power connection, and a hard-wired security camera system, this exceptional shed offers outstanding functionality, security, and versatility for a wide range of uses.

Shed 4 offers excellent versatility, featuring a two-car garage with one motorised roller door and one manual roller door, along with a fully enclosed workshop complete with its own manual roller door access. Equipped with a concrete floor, power connected, and ample workspace, this impressive shed is ideal for tradies, hobbyists, vehicle storage, or those seeking additional room for projects and equipment.

If that wasn't enough already, additional features include:

* Water tanks servicing various infrastructure

* Remote-controlled front gates at both entrances

* Dedicated rear truck access via a separate access track

* Council approved contractors depot permit attached to the property

* Blueberry patch positioned at the rear of the property

* Solar system

This is a rare opportunity to secure a well-established lifestyle property offering substantial shedding, quality infrastructure, productive land use and comfortable family living, all within one complete package.

Lifestyle properties of this caliber are always in high demand, so don't miss your opportunity to secure this outstanding acreage offering.

Listing description written by Luke O'Dea, Barry Plant Drouin — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Broadband
  • Built-in Robes
  • Courtyard
  • Deck
  • Dishwasher
  • Ducted Cooling
  • Ducted Heating
  • Ensuites: 1
  • Floorboards
  • Fully Fenced
  • Furnished
  • Gas Heating
  • Living Areas: 2
  • Outdoor Entertaining
  • Pet-Friendly
  • Remote Garage
  • Reverse Cycle Aircon
  • Rumpus Room
  • Secure Parking
  • Shed
  • Solar Panels
  • Study
  • Toilets: 3
  • Water Tank
  • Workshop
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