Lucas at a glance
4,661
People
$646,000
Median sale
$512/wk
Median rent
4.12%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 111 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
419 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 Lucas (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,371/m² of land (n=131). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Lucas at a glance
4,661
People
$646,000
Median sale
$512/wk
Median rent
4.12%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 111 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Planning
Planning scheme
ZN
Zone
URBAN GROWTH ZONE - SCHEDULE 1
UGZ1
Jurisdiction
Ballarat
Ballarat, VIC
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
VICZoned URBAN GROWTH ZONE - SCHEDULE 1 · UGZ1 (ZN). Official parcel area about 421 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.” Minimum lot size is not loaded, so two-lot subdivision is not confirmed. Victoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $512/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. 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.
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
KnownmediumZoned URBAN GROWTH ZONE - SCHEDULE 1 · UGZ1 (ZN). Official parcel area about 421 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
UnknownVictoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown.
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
Lucas at a glance
4,661
People
$646,000
Median sale
$512/wk
Median rent
4.12%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 111 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Buxton BallaratWelcome to 17 Groat Street, Lucas – perfectly positioned in the highly sought-after Platinum Release of this thriving community. Just moments from Lucas Town Centre, you'll enjoy the convenience of nearby shopping, cafes, schools, parks, and all essential amenities right at your doorstep.
This beautifully presented home offers modern comfort and functional design, featuring two spacious living areas that provide flexibility for family living and entertaining. The open-plan kitchen, dining, and main living area is the heart of the home, complete with quality finishes, 2.7-meter ceilings, and an abundance of natural light. The well-appointed kitchen is well designed offering ample bench space, modern appliances, and seamless flow to the dining and living zones.
Boasting four generous bedrooms, the home is ideal for families or those needing extra space. The master suite includes a private ensuite and walk-in robe, while the remaining bedrooms are all fitted with built-in robes and share a stylish central bathroom. Comfort is assured year-round with gas central heating throughout.
Step outside to a fantastic undercover alfresco area – perfect for entertaining or relaxing – surrounded by lovely, low-maintenance landscaping both front and rear. Sitting on approximately 419m² of land, this home strikes the perfect balance between space, style, and location.
Immaculately presented and situated in a premium Lucas location, 17 Groat Street is the perfect blend of lifestyle and convenience. Don’t miss your chance to secure this exceptional property.
Listing description written by Peter Burley, Buxton Ballarat — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.