Golden Square at a glance
9,828
People
$622,000
Median sale
$460/wk
Median rent
3.85%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 97 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Golden Square › Elm St
5
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
900 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
Last sold
No recorded sale price for this property yet.
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Golden Square (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $888/m² of land (n=106). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Golden Square at a glance
9,828
People
$622,000
Median sale
$460/wk
Median rent
3.85%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 97 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
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 $460/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.
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
Golden Square at a glance
9,828
People
$622,000
Median sale
$460/wk
Median rent
3.85%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 97 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Team Real EstateThis home is truly special, featuring a character-filled 3-bedroom Victorian in addition to a separate, spacious 2-bedroom modern unit, all situated on a generous 900m2 allotment.
Nestled in a quiet street in the popular Golden Square area, this charming Victorian cottage stands out with its quaint picket fence and showcases original features like Baltic pine timber floors, high ceilings, two fireplaces, and sash windows. The current owner has completed all the hard work—restumping, rewiring, and reroofing the home, along with upgrading the heating and cooling systems, and adding ceiling fans. The modern kitchen and bathroom complement the aesthetic beautifully, and you'll love the double doors that lead to an undercover, paved entertaining area.
If you need accommodation for a family member, the second home, which is approximately 10 years old, offers a modern open plan living and kitchen area. It boasts two bedrooms, including a huge master with ample storage and ceiling fans, along with easy access to the bathroom. This unit is nicely distanced from the main house and features its own fenced garden, making it a perfect retreat. For anyone considering additional income, this clean, modern apartment would be an ideal Airbnb option, especially given the high demand for overnight accommodation near the Bendigo CBD.
The exterior of the property is equally impressive, showcasing a large allotment with a two-car lock-up garage and workshop complete with concrete flooring and power, a two-car carport, expansive vegetable gardens, and an assortment of established fruit trees, all providing a private backyard oasis.
Convenience is key, as this home is situated less than 2 km from the centre of Bendigo and within walking distance to cafes, restaurants, and all amenities in the highly sought-after Golden Square area.
• 3-bedroom charming Victorian
• Fully self-contained 2-bedroom modern unit
• Huge 900m2 block with established gardens
• All new upgrades throughout
• Lovely entertaining area
• Large 2-car lock-up garage
• 2-car undercover carport
• All the hard work has been done
• Central location, walk to all amenities
• 2km to central Bendigo
*Every precaution has been taken to establish the accuracy of the above information but does not constitute any representation by the vendor or agent.*
A copy of the Due Diligence checklist can be found at https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/duediligencechecklist
Listing description written by Melissa Thatcher, Team Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.