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SA › Mclaren Flat › Whitings Rd

18 Whitings Rd, Mclaren Flat SA 5171

House

3

Bedrooms

1

Bathrooms

4

Car spaces

4,450 m²

Land

110 m²

Building

Districts ViewPrice evidencePlanningSite constraintsHistoryListing

Districts View

What should you know about this lot before spending serious money?

Why this property?

  • CalculationLand 4,450 m² against a 110 m² dwelling — the land is most of what is being bought.(Districts calculation)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Mclaren Flat (last 5 years) with land size: median $1,171/m² of land (n=43). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

  • InterpretationA large lot with a small dwelling means the value case rests on the land and what the zone allows on it, not the house.
  • FactZoned Rural (Ru) under the Planning and Design Code.(Location SA · 31 Aug 2026)

What could make it worth less?

No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.

What should you verify next?

  1. 1No hazard layer has been retrieved — confirm flood, bushfire and heritage exposure from council mapping before an offer.

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

What this lot has actually traded at

Last sold

No recorded sale price for this property yet.

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Mclaren Flat (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,171/m² of land (n=43). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Mclaren Flat at a glance

1,673

People

$1,055,000

Median sale

$621/wk

Median rent

3.06%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 9 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Mclaren Flat report →

Planning

Planning and development

Planning scheme

Planning and Design Code

Zone

Rural

Ru

Jurisdiction

Onkaparinga

Onkaparinga, SA

Planning overlays

  • Data unavailable

Development activity

Data unavailable

Source

  • Provider: Location SA
  • Dataset: Planning and Design Code Zones
  • Retrieved: 31 Aug 2026
  • Version: 1
  • Parcel: 8670063007

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

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, bushfire and heritage

i

Flood

Not retrieved

Flood exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Bushfire

Not retrieved

Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Heritage

Not retrieved

Heritage listing has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Records

Property history

  1. Soldprice unknown29 Apr 2025
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted1 Jan 2001
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted1 Jan 2001

Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.

Capital growth

SA

Why this lot, not just this suburb

Why could this property outperform?

Confidence: low

Zoned Rural (Planning and Design Code). Official parcel area about 4,459 m². Dual occupancy is not confirmed from the controls loaded for this lot. Two-lot subdivision is unknown without minimum lot size and frontage. This is a screen, not a planning certificate. Zoning and lot facts are a starting point, not proof this lot outperforms the suburb. Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.

What could kill that thesis?

Confidence: low

Flood overlay has not been queried for this lot. Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” Street frontage and true lot geometry are not confirmed without open cadastre. Minimum lot size is not loaded, so two-lot subdivision is not confirmed. Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.

Rental

Income, competition, and yield

What will it realistically rent for?

Confidence: low

No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $621/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms.

What competition will it face?

Current comparable rental listings within 400 m of this lot are not loaded. Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question. 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.

What does the yield actually look like?

Confidence: low

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

What this means for this property

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.”

Read more

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

What is known for this property

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.

3 of 10 questions answered so far

  • Development optionality of this lot

    Knownlow

    Zoned Rural (Planning and Design Code). Official parcel area about 4,459 m². Dual occupancy is not confirmed from the controls loaded for this lot. Two-lot subdivision is unknown without minimum lot size and frontage. This is a screen, not a planning certificate.

  • Nearby development pipeline

    Unknown

    Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.

  • Honest achievable rent

    Knownlow

    This 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

    Unknown

    Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.

  • Why is this cheap?

    Knownmedium

    Official parcel about 4,459 m² — land size can look like optionality. No material overlays were returned that would explain a discount. That is not proof the price is fair. Nearby DAs, easements, and flood-layer gaps can still explain a cheap-looking listing — those are not all loaded.

  • Lot-level flood

    Unknown

    Flood overlay has not been queried for this lot. Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”

  • Catalyst exposure

    Unknown

    Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.

  • This lot's DA history

    Unknown

    No DA adapter returned applications for this parcel.

  • Statutory land value versus ask

    Unknown

    Statutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.

  • Net yield / holding costs

    Unknown

    Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.

Area

Mclaren Flat in one glance

Mclaren Flat at a glance

1,673

People

$1,055,000

Median sale

$621/wk

Median rent

3.06%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 9 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Mclaren Flat report →

Keep researching

  • Why Mclaren Flat? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Mclaren Flat →
  • Other records on Whitings Rd →

Listing material

Listed by Harris Real Estate Wine Coast

Charming 1965-Built Home on 1.1 Acres with Stunning Vineyard Views in McLaren Flat

Nestled in the highly sought-after area of McLaren Flat, this picturesque property offers an exceptional lifestyle opportunity. Set on 1.1 acres (4450sqm), the land boasts breathtaking vineyard and hill views, providing a serene backdrop to everyday living.

This well-loved home, which has been in the same family for 60 years, was built in 1965 and offers three spacious bedrooms, each with ample natural light and picturesque views.

The cozy lounge area offers a welcoming space for relaxation, while the kitchen, overlooking the dining room, is filled with natural light and the ideal space to have your morning coffee. The dining area seamlessly connects to the living spaces, enhancing the home's open, airy feel.

Read the full description

For year-round comfort, the home is equipped with both heating and cooling, ensuring the perfect temperature throughout all seasons. Additionally, an undercover entertaining area provides the ideal spot for outdoor dining or relaxing with friends and family while enjoying the stunning views of the surrounding land.

The property also features 2.8KW solar panels to keep those pesky electricity bills down, plenty of shedding, perfect for additional storage or workshop space, and is complemented by a stunning array of fruit trees. Whether you're an avid gardener or simply enjoy the beauty of nature, this land offers endless potential for expansion, horticulture, or even a small hobby farm.

For those who appreciate both convenience and tranquillity, the location is second to none. Just 10 minutes to Seaford train station and the Southern Expressway, you can easily access all the amenities you need while enjoying the peace and privacy of country living. You are also only 15 minutes from the gorgeous Moana Beach, making it easy to enjoy coastal adventures.

This property is situated in the heart of the renowned McLaren Vale wine region, with vineyard views from every room. Whether you're looking for a family home, a getaway, or a future project, this stunning piece of land offers countless possibilities.

This is strictly viewing by appointment only. Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to secure your own slice of McLaren Flat's beauty and charm!

Specifications:

CT / 5555/80

Council / Onkaparinga

Zoning / RU

Built / 1965

Land / 4450m2 (approx)

Council Rates / $2,240pa

Emergency Services Levy / $157.15pa

SA Water / $250pq

Estimated rental assessment: $480 - $500 p/w (Written rental assessment can be provided upon request)

Nearby Schools / McLaren Flat P.S, Old Noarlunga P.S, Seaford Rise P.S, Willunga H.S

Disclaimer: All information provided has been obtained from sources we believe to be accurate, however, we cannot guarantee the information is accurate and we accept no liability for any errors or omissions (including but not limited to a property's land size, floor plans and size, building age and condition). Interested parties should make their own enquiries and obtain their own legal and financial advice. Should this property be scheduled for auction, the Vendor's Statement may be inspected at any Harris Real Estate office for 3 consecutive business days immediately preceding the auction and at the auction for 30 minutes before it starts. RLA | 335392

Listing description written by Chris Cotton, Harris Real Estate Wine Coast — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Outdoor Entertaining
  • Shed
  • Solar Panels
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