Orbost at a glance
2,167
People
$360,000
Median sale
$325/wk
Median rent
4.69%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 39 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Orbost › Nicholson St
$419,000
For sale
Asking
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
958 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
Asking
$419,000
Asking · $437/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Orbost (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $423/m² of land (n=92). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Orbost at a glance
2,167
People
$360,000
Median sale
$325/wk
Median rent
4.69%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 39 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Orbost
+16.4%
Median sale
Suburb $360,000
-0.66 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 4.69%
Suburb median $360,000 from 39 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
$24,995 on top of the price (6.0% 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: Victoria schedules from 2026-07-01. Ongoing council rates and land tax are not included.
Pre-filled with Orbost'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
VICPlanning 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.” Victoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $325/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.
Gross yield if leased at the suburb aggregate is 4.0%. 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
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?
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
Orbost at a glance
2,167
People
$360,000
Median sale
$325/wk
Median rent
4.69%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 39 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Orbost & District Real EstateTimeless Character Meets Contemporary Comfort at this Nicholson Street Address.
Some homes simply transcend their era. Positioned on an impressive 958m² allotment in one of Orbost's most established streets, this magnificent original weatherboard residence presents a rare opportunity to secure a property of genuine character and enduring quality. From its commanding street presence, terracotta tiled roof, classic veranda entry to the exceptional detail found throughout its interior, 175 Nicholson Street is a home that leaves a lasting impression.
Step inside and you are immediately greeted by a breathtaking polished hardwood entrance hall that sets the tone for everything that follows. Ornate pressed metal ceilings, decorative fretwork, stained glass highlights and original timber picture rails speak to the craftsmanship of a bygone era, while thoughtfully updated bathrooms, a well-appointed kitchen with granite benchtops and quality appointments throughout ensure the home performs effortlessly for contemporary living. The generous living and dining spaces flow seamlessly through to a covered alfresco deck overlooking the established rear garden - a serene and private setting ideal for entertaining or simply unwinding. With 958m² of land, the opportunities to further enhance this already impressive holding are considerable.
Property featured:
• Master bedroom with private ensuite and generous proportions
• Third bedroom ideally suited as a dedicated home office or study
• Two tastefully updated bathrooms featuring contemporary vanities and quality tiling
• Well-appointed kitchen with granite benchtops, timber cabinetry, gas cooking and direct outdoor access
• Signature character features including ornate pressed metal ceilings, decorative fretwork, stained glass highlights and stunning polished hardwood entrance hall
• Expansive open plan living and dining with open fireplace, ornate cornices and ceiling fan
• Split system air conditioning providing year-round climate comfort
• Covered alfresco entertaining deck with shade sail overlooking established gardens
• Single garage with additional off-street parking potential
• Generous 958m² allotment with beautifully maintained formal gardens to the front and private grounds to the rear
• Separate external laundry
Opportunities of this calibre are seldom offered to the market. A home of this presence, character and quality demands the attention of discerning buyers seeking something truly special in the Orbost market.
NOTE: This property is currently tenanted at $400 per week ending Nov 2026.
Inspections & Enquiries:
• Contact Luke Oakley at Orbost Real Estate to arrange your inspection today
• INSPECTION TIMES: Flexible - simply reach out and we will arrange a suitable time (can arrange video walkthrough for qualified buyers)
• CONTRACT OF SALE: Please contact our office to request a copy of the Contract of Sale and Section 32
• LINK TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS WEBSITE: Consumer Affairs Victoria Property Checklist
Disclaimer: All information is provided by third parties and, while believed correct, is not guaranteed. Orbost Real Estate accepts no liability; purchasers must conduct their own investigations before relying on this information.
Listing description written by Luke Oakley, Orbost & District Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.