Encounter Bay at a glance
5,480
People
$810,000
Median sale
$545/wk
Median rent
3.50%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 11 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
SA › Encounter Bay › Blue Whale Ct
$680,000–$720,000
For sale
Asking range
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
465 m²
Land
Districts View
No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.
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
$680,000–$720,000
Asking range · $1,462/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Encounter Bay at a glance
5,480
People
$810,000
Median sale
$545/wk
Median rent
3.50%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 11 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Encounter Bay
-16.0%
Median sale
Suburb $810,000
+0.67 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.50%
Suburb median $810,000 from 11 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.
$41,898 on top of the price (6.2% 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: South Australia schedules from 2026-07-01. Ongoing council rates and land tax are not included.
Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.
Pre-filled with Encounter Bay'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
SAPlanning 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.” Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $545/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.
Gross yield if leased at the suburb aggregate is 4.2%. 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
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?
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.
Area
Encounter Bay at a glance
5,480
People
$810,000
Median sale
$545/wk
Median rent
3.50%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 11 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Ray White Victor Harbor/GoolwaPositioned on the high side of a quiet cul-de-sac, this beautifully presented three-bedroom home enjoys an elevated setting with sweeping views across Encounter Bay, The Bluff and glimpses of the nearby islands. Designed to capture refreshing sea breezes and spectacular sunrises, the home offers a relaxed coastal lifestyle in one of Encounter Bay's most desirable locations.
Beautifully maintained and thoughtfully updated, the home exudes warmth and comfort with a welcoming feel throughout. Located on the edge of the ever-popular Encounter Bay, you're just a short stroll to Kings Beach and the iconic Heysen Trail, while the seafront, boat ramp, local cafés and everyday conveniences are all within easy reach.
The front living and dining room is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy the sea views, complete with a cosy combustion fireplace for winter evenings and a split-system air conditioner providing year-round comfort. At the heart of the home is the refreshed new kitchen, featuring a wall oven, dishwasher, generous walk-in pantry and excellent storage. A second living and dining area offers additional flexibility for families or those who enjoy entertaining.
The spacious main bedroom is positioned at the front of the home to take full advantage of the beautiful sea views and includes a built-in robe and ceiling fan. Two additional bedrooms also feature built-in robes and are serviced by the main bathroom, separate toilet and practical laundry.
Outside, a covered entertaining area overlooks the private rear garden, creating the perfect setting for relaxed outdoor living. The backyard is a true gardener's paradise with an abundance of established fruit trees, productive vegetable gardens and plenty of space to enjoy. A single garage with automatic roller door, garden sheds and rainwater tanks complete the package.
- Elevated position with views of Encounter Bay, The Bluff and nearby islands
- Quiet cul-de-sac location
- Sea views
- Three generous bedrooms, all with built-in robes
- Main bedroom with sea views and ceiling fan
- Two separate living areas
- New modern kitchen with wall oven, dishwasher and walk-in pantry
- Wood combustion heater
- Split-system heating and cooling
- Security doors and security windows
- Excellent internal storage throughout
- Covered outdoor entertaining area
- Single garage with automatic roller door
- Solar system (6.4kw approx)
- Brand new Hot Water system
- Garden sheds and rainwater tanks
- Established fruit trees and vegetable gardens
- Land size: approximately 465sqm
Ray White Goolwa | Victor Harbor
73 Ocean Street, Victor Harbor SA 5211
1 Cadell Street, Goolwa SA 5214
Disclaimer - Every precaution has been taken to establish the accuracy of the material herein. Prospective purchasers should not confine themselves to the contents but should make their own enquiries to satisfy themselves in all respects. Ray White Goolwa | Victor Harbor will not accept any responsibility should any details prove to be incomplete or incorrect: RLA 298107.
Listing description written by Nathan Fry, Ray White Victor Harbor/Goolwa — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.