Caversham at a glance
9,143
People
$920,000
Median sale
$662/wk
Median rent
3.74%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 60 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
WA › Caversham › Balwyn Ave
$797,000
Last sold
21 Jan 2025
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
357 m²
Land
166 m²
Building
Districts View
No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.
No verification items generated for this record.
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
$797,000
21 Jan 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Caversham (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,898/m² of land (n=113). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Caversham at a glance
9,143
People
$920,000
Median sale
$662/wk
Median rent
3.74%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 60 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Caversham
-13.4%
Median sale
Suburb $920,000
+0.58 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.74%
Suburb median $920,000 from 60 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
SWAN
Zone
Residential development
2
Jurisdiction
Swan
Swan, 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 was queried and no heritage listed area 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.
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 357 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.” Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $662/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 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
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.
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 357 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?
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
Caversham at a glance
9,143
People
$920,000
Median sale
$662/wk
Median rent
3.74%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 60 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Earnshaws Real EstateOh hey, dream life calling! This home is where style, convenience, and a big dollop of "why didn't we do this sooner" comes together in one fantastic package. Sitting pretty in Caversham, right across from a park that's begging for cartwheels and catch ups, dog zoomies and sunset chats over a cool beverage, this 2018-built home offers everything you need and nothing you don't. Whether you're looking for a fresh start, ultimate lock-and-leave, or a no-fuss downsizer, you've just found your perfect place to land.
Inside is a smart layout that feels spacious and welcoming from the moment you enter. The open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area is the heart of the home, filled with natural light from those gorgeous black-framed windows. The kitchen is all about style and function, with stunning stone benchtops, a textured tile splashback, and premium appliances like a 900mm Smeg oven, gas cooktop, and Fisher & Paykel two drawer dishwasher. Love a bit of good storage? There's plenty, including soft-close cabinetry, a walk-in pantry, and a plumbed fridge recess. The living area flows seamlessly, complete with a built-in TV unit and ready-to-go Foxtel hookup. Need extra space? The theatre room offers flexibility; it could be a home gym, a playroom for the littles, or even enclosed to create a very large fourth bedroom.
Features include:
• Modern 2018-built home
• 3 bedrooms
• 2 bathrooms
• Theatre/gym (or optional 4th bedroom) with TV included!
• Open plan kitchen, dining & living room with built in TV unit
• Beautifully appointed kitchen with stone benchtops, textured tile splashback, Oliveri European double sink, plumbed fridge recess, multiple soft-close cupboards, drawers & overheads & walk-in pantry
• Quality appliances include 900mm Smeg oven & gas cooktop, stylish rangehood, & Fisher & Paykel 2-drawer dishwasher
• Main bedroom with 2 walk-in customised wardrobes
• Ensuite features stone benchtops, large raised basin, glass shower with dual rain shower heads & separate WC
• 2 secondary bedrooms with built-in mirrored wardrobes
• Family bathroom with stone benchtops, single vanity, bath, glass shower & separate WC
• Laundry room with mirrored linen cupboard
• Lovely large ceramic tiling throughout main living & plush carpeting to the bedrooms & theatre
• Large black framed windows (front windows tinted)
• LED downlights & Clipsal Iconic light switched throughout
• 5 TV points & Foxtel
• High ceiling throughout main living, main bedroom & theatre
• Neutral grey walls & stylish black accents throughout
• Ducted & zoned reverse-cycle air-conditioning
• 5kw solar panels
• Dahua CCTV with 8 cameras & security alarm (both app controlled)
• Security screened doors
• Gas instantaneous hot water system
• Covered side alfresco entertaining area
• Outdoor gas point for BBQ
• Gated front garden with covered front verandah
• Beautifully landscaped with freshly mulched gardens on automatic reticulation
• Fully Colorbond fenced with rear & dual side gate entry
• 2 car garage with shelving included, service entry into the home, & access via back laneway
• Beautiful modern home on 357m2 low maintenance block
• Located across from a park/playground
Outside is a true study of how low-maintenance, fuss-free living can still be full of thoughtful touches. The front garden is gated and neatly landscaped, complete with a covered verandah for quiet morning coffees. Around the side the alfresco entertaining area is ready and waiting for the best BBQs, with a built-in gas point making entertaining life so much easier. The gardens are freshly mulched, reticulated, and practically look after themselves, while full Colorbond fencing and dual side gates keep things private and secure. The double garage, accessed via the back laneway, makes coming and going a breeze and security is sorted, too, with an app-controlled CCTV system with an 8-camera setup, and a security alarm to give you peace of mind.
With every single detail taken care of, all you need to do is move in!
For more information on 17 Balwyn Avenue Caversham or for friendly advice on any of your real estate needs please call Randi Macpherson on 0408 559 247.
*Disclaimer: the team at Earnshaws Real Estate has used our best endeavours to ensure the information here is accurate, but prospective purchasers should always make their own enquiries with the relevant authorities to verify the information in this listing. We accept no liability for any errors, omissions or inaccuracies. All boundary lines, measurements and sizes on our images are approximate.
Listing description written by Randi Macpherson, Earnshaws Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.