Albany at a glance
1,897
People
$1,000,000
Median sale
$575/wk
Median rent
2.99%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 15 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
1
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
0
Car spaces
1,165 m²
Land
Districts View
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
No recorded sale price for this property yet.
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Albany (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,201/m² of land (n=58). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Albany at a glance
1,897
People
$1,000,000
Median sale
$575/wk
Median rent
2.99%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 15 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Planning
Planning scheme
ALBANY
Zone
Regional centre
RC
Jurisdiction
Albany
Albany, WA
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.
The official layer was queried and no bushfire risk zone was detected on this parcel (Landgate SLIP, retrieved 31 Aug 2026). Mapped layers change — this is the strongest all-clear Districts can give, not a certificate.
The official layer maps a heritage listed area on this parcel, intersecting about 99.8% of it (Landgate SLIP, retrieved 31 Aug 2026). Verify the extent against the title before relying on unaffected land.
Records
Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.
Capital growth
WAWA full cadastre is not free for commercial use. Lot optionality cannot be computed from official geometry. Listed land size is 1,165 m² — that is not official geometry. 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.
Flood overlay has not been queried for this lot. Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” Official parcel about 1,168 m² — land size can look like optionality. What reduces it: Scots Uniting Church. Heritage can block demolition and dual occupancy even when land size looks like a site. Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $575/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms. Heritage constraints are a maintenance and alteration cost, not usually a rent premium by themselves.
Current comparable rental listings within 400 m of this lot are not loaded. Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property. 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
Loaded constraints look like they kill a naive land-size story. Pay house money, or walk, until a planner confirms a pathway.
Detail
Official parcel about 1,168 m² — land size can look like optionality. What reduces it: Scots Uniting Church. Heritage can block demolition and dual occupancy even when land size looks like a site.
Nearby competing dwellings and net yield are still unknown.
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.
2 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
UnknownWA full cadastre is not free for commercial use. Lot optionality cannot be computed from official geometry. Listed land size is 1,165 m² — that is not official geometry.
Nearby development pipeline
UnknownNearby development applications are not loaded for this property.
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?
KnownmediumOfficial parcel about 1,168 m² — land size can look like optionality. What reduces it: Scots Uniting Church. Heritage can block demolition and dual occupancy even when land size looks like a site.
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
Albany at a glance
1,897
People
$1,000,000
Median sale
$575/wk
Median rent
2.99%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 15 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Mason Realty AlbanyOFFERS CLOSED 4PM, MONDAY 18TH NOVEMBER, 2024
Located in the main street of Albany, on the stunning South Coast of WA, proudly stands Scots Church. This beautiful building is a state heritage listed asset that dates back to 1891/1892 and its style is described as Victorian Academic Gothic. Finely crafted from local granite, it occupies a prime site of 1,165m2 (approx.) in the middle of York Street. Zoned Regional Centre, there are enormous redevelopment opportunities available.
The building is in two sections - the original church, and the hall to the rear which was built in 1969 (low heritage value). Two impressive redevelopment concepts have been produced by Matthews & Scavalli Architects to provide some ideas for prospective purchasers. Additional detailed information is being provided by the sellers such as surveys and a thorough building report.
Whilst requiring some remedial work, the church is in good shape overall and still being used on a regular basis for services. The unique timber lined ceiling features decorative roses and provides huge volume to the space. Stained glass windows run along both the Northern and Southern sides of the building, whilst the main feature window faces West to York Street. The organ pipes and organ are to remain in place as part of the sale. Two large entry doors - West to York Street under the tower, and at the North West corner, and their associated ante rooms provide welcoming statements.
Immediately recognisable by its Gothic appearance and steep gabled form, it was built during a period of progress and development in the town, and Western Australia in general. Scots Church is very much a part of Albany's history and a landmark building in the centre of the business district.
The adjoining hall to the rear provides a large activity space, commercial style kitchen, separate study room and access to a store room and male and female toilets outside. The hall was reroofed in zincalume, removing the original asbestos roof, however some asbestos still remains (eaves and toilet area).
Representing a unique and rare opportunity, this is a property worth owning for generations. As the concept document outlines, there are many potential uses for the building and the site. Church and community groups may be interested in retaining exactly what is here now, whilst others will consider commercial, hospitality, tourism or residential development options.
Features include:
- State Heritage listed asset - foundation stone dated 1891
- Architect - Evander McIver, Melbourne
- Builder - William Sangster
- Two large spaces - church and hall
- 1,165m2 (approx.) site in central Albany
- Regional Centre zoning allowing mixed use and multi-storey development
- Driveway off York Street through the site
- Council carpark to the rear (no formal access agreement is in place at this time)
Substantial documentation is provided by the seller to serious buyers including building reports, architect concept document, heritage statement and surveys.
The Scots Church represents a generational opportunity and genuine enquiries should be directed to Rob Mason - 0411 615 806 or rob@masonrealty.com.au An electronic information package will be made available for qualified enquiries and viewing is strictly by appointment.
Listing description written by Rob Mason, Mason Realty Albany — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.