Kingscote at a glance
2,056
People
$512,500
Median sale
$386/wk
Median rent
3.92%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 33 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
SA › Kingscote › Playford Hwy
$1,225,000
Last sold
23 Jan 2026
4
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
6
Car spaces
52,000 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
Last sold
$1,225,000
23 Jan 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Kingscote (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $482/m² of land (n=78). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Kingscote at a glance
2,056
People
$512,500
Median sale
$386/wk
Median rent
3.92%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 33 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Kingscote
+139.0%
Median sale
Suburb $512,500
-2.28 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.92%
Suburb median $512,500 from 33 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Planning and Design Code
Zone
Rural Living
RuL
Jurisdiction
Kangaroo Island
Kangaroo Island, SA
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
SAZoned Rural Living · RuL (Planning and Design Code). Official parcel area about 19,533 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.
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
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $386/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. 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.
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.
3 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
KnownlowZoned Rural Living · RuL (Planning and Design Code). Official parcel area about 19,533 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
UnknownNearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.
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?
KnownmediumOfficial parcel about 19,533 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
UnknownFlood overlay has not been queried for this lot. 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
UnknownNo DA adapter returned applications 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
Kingscote at a glance
2,056
People
$512,500
Median sale
$386/wk
Median rent
3.92%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 33 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Century 21 Kangaroo IslandCentury 21 on Kangaroo Island presents this character property 'Woolmit'.
Offered for sale by Expressions of Interest, closing 12 noon 7th January 2026. Price guide of $1.15m (USP - Unless Sold Prior)
Steeped in history and rich with period charm, this captivating circa 1900's homestead exudes a sense of grandeur and sophistication rarely found today. Set on an impressive 12-acre allotment just 1.8km from the township of Kingscote, this property offers a remarkable blend of heritage, space, and lifestyle appeal.
Soaring 3.4-metre ceilings and grand proportions create a true sense of elegance, with the formal dining room and sitting 'smoke room' both showpieces of the home — complete with ornate detailing, statement chandelier, and an unmistakable air of refinement.
Comprising four generous bedrooms and one bathroom, the residence retains its historical character while offering comfortable living. The beautiful cottage-style gardens enhance the timeless appeal, providing a serene setting to enjoy from the stunning 3 sides of extensive verandahs.
Further features of the property include;
- Shearing and implement shedding
- Solar panels input to the grid
- 5.2 Hectares of land, Rural Living Zoning with further option to subdivide (subject to relevant consents)
- Fencing to perimeter boundary
- Mains power and water
The land provides ample space for future pursuits, whether for hobby farming, lifestyle living, or simply soaking up the tranquility of this unique setting.
Held in the ownership of the same family since 1939, the property represents a true testament to craftsmanship and history, this property stands as a graceful reminder of a bygone era — a rare opportunity to secure a grand country residence so close to town.
Inspection is sure to impress! For further information and to arrange a viewing contact resident selling agents at Century 21 on Kangaroo Island Michael Barrett 0427 727 333 or Marnee Clifford 0486 312 375.
Buyers note - Title issue subject to final consents and deposit of the plan..
More images available on request
Listing description written by Michael Barrett, Century 21 Kangaroo Island — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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