Portarlington at a glance
5,815
People
$815,000
Median sale
$472/wk
Median rent
3.01%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 55 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Portarlington › Tower Rd
$890,000–$935,000
For sale
Asking range
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
448 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
$890,000–$935,000
Asking range · $1,987/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Portarlington at a glance
5,815
People
$815,000
Median sale
$472/wk
Median rent
3.01%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 55 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Portarlington
+9.2%
Median sale
Suburb $815,000
-0.25 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.01%
Suburb median $815,000 from 55 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.
$54,357 on top of the price (6.1% 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.
Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.
Pre-filled with Portarlington'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 $472/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 2.8%. 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
Portarlington at a glance
5,815
People
$815,000
Median sale
$472/wk
Median rent
3.01%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 55 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Neville Richards Real Estate St Leonards | PortarlingtonSet in a stellar location opposite serene rural land and adjacent to peaceful parkland, 179 Tower Road delivers the perfect blend of space, style, and spectacular views. Its elevated position ensures sweeping vistas across Port Phillip Bay to the Melbourne CBD skyline - an ever-changing outlook you'll enjoy from dawn to dusk.
Perfectly positioned in sought-after Portarlington, this home offers the best of Bellarine Peninsula living. Residents relish a relaxed coastal lifestyle with pristine swimming beaches, award-winning wineries, and a thriving culinary scene all close by. A vibrant township, scenic coastal walks, and the convenient Portarlington–Docklands ferry service combine to make everyday living here effortless.
Boasting three generous living zones space is a true feature of this stunning residence. At the heart of the home, the vast open-plan kitchen/dining/family area exudes casual coastal living. Flooded with natural light, this inviting space features crisp white finishes and cool, organic tones that create an atmosphere of calm. Corner-set sliding doors open the entire room to the alfresco and deck, establishing a seamless indoor/outdoor flow ideal for entertaining. From here, the elevated outlook showcases breathtaking bay and city views - your own private resort-style escape.
The well-appointed kitchen is sure to inspire, offering stone benchtops, a 900mm freestanding cooker, and intelligent storage solutions including a walk-in pantry.
Comfort is assured year-round with reverse-cycle air-conditioning and ducted gas heating.
A separate lounge at the front of the home overlooks the leafy rural landscape across the street - an ideal sanctuary for unwinding after a day at the beach or enjoying family movie nights. A third cosy living area, perfect as a reading nook or home office, adds further versatility to this thoughtfully designed home.
The master retreat is a true sanctuary. Featuring a walk-in robe, a luxurious ensuite with double vanity, lavish bath tub and direct access to the alfresco area, it also enjoys stunning bay views from its elevated position. Three additional bedrooms - two with walk-in robes and one with built-in robes - are serviced by a stylish main bathroom, with second bath tub, and separate toilet.
The double lock-up garage meets your parking and storage needs with ease. Outdoors, the rear yard sits below the deck and alfresco and features a fire pit - perfect for evening entertaining with family and friends. The surrounding landscaped gardens are ultra–low maintenance, ensuring more time to relax and enjoy coastal living.
Offering generous proportions, intelligent design, and enviable views, this exceptional home ticks every box and is sure to impress those seeking a spacious, modern coastal haven.
Listing description written by Luke Campbell, Neville Richards Real Estate St Leonards | Portarlington — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.