Forbes at a glance
8,163
People
$470,000
Median sale
$408/wk
Median rent
4.51%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 42 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Forbes › Farnell St
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
Districts View
View not ready — official layers are still retrieving for this property. Official planning layers still retrieving. Flood / bushfire / heritage not yet retrieved. No recorded sale price for this property. Districts does not score a property it cannot yet see.
Nothing about this record stands out yet — coverage may still be filling in.
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
Last sold
No recorded sale price for this property yet.
Forbes at a glance
8,163
People
$470,000
Median sale
$408/wk
Median rent
4.51%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 42 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
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
NSWPlanning 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.” NSW has a statewide DA API. Nearby (100–800 m) applications are not loaded for this property yet.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $408/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. NSW has a statewide DA API. Nearby (100–800 m) applications are not loaded for this property yet. 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. NSW net yield needs land tax and VG inputs that are not loaded. Gross yield from listings is not net yield.
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
UnknownNSW has a statewide DA API. Nearby (100–800 m) applications are not loaded for this property yet.
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
UnknownNSW Valuer General land values are not loaded for this property yet.
Net yield / holding costs
UnknownNSW net yield needs land tax and VG inputs that are not loaded. Gross yield from listings is not net yield.
Area
Forbes at a glance
8,163
People
$470,000
Median sale
$408/wk
Median rent
4.51%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 42 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Michael J Robinson & CoSituated in a convenient location, this spacious family home is brimming with potential, offering an exciting opportunity for those looking to add their personal touch. With a little TLC, this property could be transformed into a fantastic home or investment.
Inside, the house boasts four bedrooms, three of which feature built-in wardrobes, while the main bedroom includes an ensuite for added comfort.
The generous L-shaped living and dining area is a standout, with a built-in gas heater and a large window that floods the space with natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
The kitchen is both practical and spacious, offering plenty of storage and room for everyday dining. Equipped with an electric stove and ample cupboards, it’s ready to cater to the needs of a busy household.
For year-round comfort, the home features ducted evaporative air conditioning, ceiling fans, and a natural gas point located in the rear sleepout room, a versatile space ideal for use as an office, playroom, or additional living area.
Outside, the property offers a single lockup garage, internal access and a useful storage room, as well as a covered outdoor entertainment area perfect for relaxing or hosting guests. The compact, low-maintenance yard provides just the right amount of outdoor space without overwhelming upkeep demands.
While the property is in need of fresh paint and new carpet, it represents exceptional value in the current market and a wonderful opportunity for those with vision.
Don't miss the chance to make this house your own. Contact us today to arrange an inspection and explore the potential of 171 Farnell Street, Forbes.
Listing description written by Michelle Cheney, Michael J Robinson & Co — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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