Goolwa at a glance
2,654
People
$720,000
Median sale
$505/wk
Median rent
3.65%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 33 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
SA › Goolwa › Admiral Tce
7
Bedrooms
7
Bathrooms
7
Car spaces
1,314 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
No recorded sale price for this property yet.
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Goolwa (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,121/m² of land (n=85). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Goolwa at a glance
2,654
People
$720,000
Median sale
$505/wk
Median rent
3.65%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 33 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Planning
Planning scheme
Planning and Design Code
Zone
Tourism Development
TD
Jurisdiction
Alexandrina
Alexandrina, SA
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
SAZoned Tourism Development · TD (Planning and Design Code). Official parcel area about 1,319 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.” Street frontage and true lot geometry are not confirmed without open cadastre. Minimum lot size is not loaded, so two-lot subdivision is not confirmed. Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $505/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. Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question. 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
KnownlowZoned Tourism Development · TD (Planning and Design Code). Official parcel area about 1,319 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
UnknownNearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.
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 1,319 m² — land size can look like optionality. No 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
Goolwa at a glance
2,654
People
$720,000
Median sale
$505/wk
Median rent
3.65%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 33 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Harris South CoastLuxury meets history on the final sweeping bend of the magnificent Murray River
7 Bed - 7.5 Bath - 3 Living - 7 Carparks - 1 Pool - 1 Boatshed
Discover one of the most beautiful properties on the South Coast. Originally built by eminent South Australian politician William Younghusband Circa 1854, it has since been lovingly maintained, renovated and extended over the years by three generations of the Bishop family (the current owners today). This magnificent property has in the past provided boutique waterfront accommodation for up to 14 guests, being located on Goolwa's premier riverfront address - Admiral Terrace - providing guests with sublime vistas across the Murray River, Goolwa Lake, Hindmarsh Island and the Barrage -the place where the river meets the sea!
The property has run successfully as a fully hosted luxury retreat for guests from around the world, being at the doorstep of this historic beautiful region. Today this most amazing residence Is a family home - a welcome haven for the family and their frequent visitors.
"River's End Retreat" is beautifully appointed, thoughtfully laid out and overlooks the historic wharf precinct, local markets and distillery, whilst being only a short walk to the main street.
Standing on the highest point of the Murray riverbank, this Goolwa landmark is located adjacent to the wharf in the heritage listed "Little Scotland" area of the township and has been modernised and transformed from its humble 1850's origins. Unpretentious luxury and uninterrupted relaxation are what "River's End Retreat" is all about. The living is easy and surroundings inspiring.
The property comfortably sleeps six couples (12 people) in its six luxurious bedrooms, (four king size beds and two queen size beds) all with a beautifully appointed private ensuite bathroom. There is an additional fold-up Murphy bed in the seventh bedroom, increasing the bedroom accommodation to 14 if required.
"River's End" is an iconic seven bedroom property, crafted in a simple yet classic style. The original building and accommodations flow through to a stunning modern addition which incorporates an open plan kitchen, dining and living space. The floor plan is perfect for several couples, or for parents with teenage children looking to combine a family holiday whilst also providing plenty of personal space.
In the main house the fully equipped chef's kitchen with café bar has bi-fold doors opening to the outdoor entertaining area, making the preparation of lazy breakfasts, afternoon grazing platters and indulgent evening meals an absolute pleasure. The kitchen will delight - a gourmet chef's dream with extensive stainless steel and Caesarstone benchtops. Quality appliances abound - the Falcon oven with large gas cooktop, Butler's pantry and hidden store room. Custom joinery with soft-close drawers have been used throughout. The open plan kitchen/living/dining room has a feature gas fireplace adding to the ambience, while mesmerising views overlooking Hindmarsh Island, the Hindmarsh Island bridge and the reaches of the lower Murray River will take your breath away.
Split unit air conditioning is found on both the ground and first floor levels, together with a complete solar system of 5kW inverter with 6 kW of panels (22 panels) feeding into a Tesla Powerwall 2 battery.
Gather friends for a dinner party, fire up the BBQ for outdoor entertaining with the family or light candles for a romantic dinner party - the options are endless.
Settle onto the large infinity deck and feel your stress melt away watching the never-ending spectacle of light and shadow playing across the water stretched out before you. Enjoy the thrill of the yacht racing, the beauty of the pelicans and the majesty of the Oscar W paddle steamer as she steams by - not to mention the iconic Cockle Train.
Should this not be enough - move upstairs only to discover another full apartment, complete with master bedroom, ensuite bathroom and lounge. The bedroom and lounge take the river views to the next level - words can't describe how beautiful this is! The lounge room opens up onto the covered balcony where one can really enjoy those very special moments as the sun rises and sets over the river.
So many fabulous features are to be found here -the Stables Coach House, which has been converted into a cosy conference room candlelit dining and games room with beautiful limestone walls and gas heater and the adjoining specially built boat shed with high clearance roller door. Outside there is a heated plunge pool, pétanque piste, oversized chess set, fire pit and pizza oven - there has been nothing left to chance here! And all of this wonder is spread out across five allotments on one Certificate of Title.
With Adelaide Airport being only a 60 minute drive away and the iconic McLaren Vale and Langhorne Creek wine districts just 30 minutes away, there is just so much to see and do from this stunning location. The beautiful Goolwa wharf and cultural precinct is just a short walk away and you are right at the doorstep of the pristine Coorong waterway.
There Is just so much to this magnificent property - a nostalgic monument to the by-gone era, yet one which has been lovingly brought into the modern day, with exceptional thought, style and presentation.
Offered for the first time in almost 70 years - don't let this extremely rare opportunity pass you by!
Listing description written by Mark Forde, Harris South Coast — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.