Ararat at a glance
8,414
People
$450,000
Median sale
$436/wk
Median rent
5.04%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 134 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Ararat › Maclean St
$635,000–$660,000
For sale
Asking range
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
1,305 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
$635,000–$660,000
Asking range · $487/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Ararat at a glance
8,414
People
$450,000
Median sale
$436/wk
Median rent
5.04%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 134 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Ararat
+41.1%
Median sale
Suburb $450,000
-1.47 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 5.04%
Suburb median $450,000 from 134 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.
$38,460 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 Ararat'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 $436/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 3.6%. 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
Ararat at a glance
8,414
People
$450,000
Median sale
$436/wk
Median rent
5.04%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 134 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Ballarat Real Estate AraratNestled in one of Ararat's most tightly held and highly sought-after pockets, this exceptional home is being offered to the market for the first time in 10 years. Lovingly built and meticulously maintained by its original owners, this is a true blue-chip opportunity showcasing outstanding quality, timeless appeal, and an enviable lifestyle.
Perfectly positioned within easy walking distance of the hospital, the Alexandra Oval sporting precinct, schools, public transport and the Ararat town centre, you'll enjoy the convenience of having everything you need just moments from your doorstep while still enjoying the peace and privacy this outstanding location provides.
Step inside to discover a spacious and welcoming floorplan. At the front of the home, a generous L-shaped lounge creates the ideal space to unwind, while the privately positioned master suite features a walk-in robe and ensuite. The heart of the home is the beautifully updated kitchen, complete with quality appliances, ample bench and cupboard space, overlooking the spacious meals and second living area-perfect for everyday family living and entertaining alike.
Two further bedrooms, both with built-in robes, are serviced by a central family bathroom, while the generous laundry offers excellent storage and direct access to the impressive fernery, creating a tranquil space to enjoy while also providing protection from the northern sun.
Step outside and you'll quickly see why this property is so special. The expansive undercover entertaining area flows seamlessly from the kitchen and is perfectly designed for year-round gatherings with family and friends. A double lock-up garage, beautifully established low-maintenance gardens, an automated watering system and two water tanks complete this impressive outdoor setting.
The true highlight, however, is what awaits beyond the back fence. Open the rear gate to discover a picturesque seasonal creek and beautifully maintained walking track, offering a peaceful outlook and a lifestyle rarely found within town. Whether it's a morning walk, an evening stroll or simply relaxing and enjoying the natural surrounds, this unique feature sets the property apart from anything else on the market.
Homes of this calibre, in such a tightly held location, are incredibly rare. Combining exceptional presentation, quality updates, an unbeatable position and a lifestyle that is second to none, this is a home that will impress from the moment you arrive. Arrange your inspection today, contact the listing agent Aidan Moar on 0458 579 328 for more information.
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Listing description written by Aidan Moar, Ballarat Real Estate Ararat — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.