Ballan at a glance
3,617
People
$650,000
Median sale
$480/wk
Median rent
3.84%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 28 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$841,000
Last sold
26 June 2025
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
2,129 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
$841,000
26 June 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Ballan (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $762/m² of land (n=83). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Ballan at a glance
3,617
People
$650,000
Median sale
$480/wk
Median rent
3.84%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 28 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Ballan
+29.4%
Median sale
Suburb $650,000
-0.87 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.84%
Suburb median $650,000 from 28 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
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 $480/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
UnknownArea
Ballan at a glance
3,617
People
$650,000
Median sale
$480/wk
Median rent
3.84%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 28 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by McGrath BallanNestled in a tranquil and picturesque setting, this unique custom-built straw bale home offers a harmonious blend of sustainable living and contemporary comfort. Constructed in 2006 by Unicorn Builders, with architectural design by Matthew Turner, this property presents an opportunity to embrace eco-friendly living without compromising on style or functionality.
• Offering 3 spacious bedrooms filled with natural light and comfort.
• The well-appointed bathroom offers a deep bathtub, shower, vanity, and a separate toilet.
• The two inviting living areas are perfect for relaxation and spending time with family and friends. .
• The home has a custom-built kitchen designed with timber bench tops, featuring modern appliances, including a 600mm induction cooktop, electric oven, and Omega dishwasher – ideal for home chefs.
• The kitchen leads seamlessly to a beautiful vine covered pergola and outdoor entertainment area overlooking the stunning landscape.
• The home is fitted with double-glazed windows throughout, ensuring excellent insulation and energy efficiency.
• Stay comfortable year-round with a reverse cycle split system and a Nectre wood fire, providing both warmth in winter and cooling in summer.
• The split-level dining, living, and kitchen areas flow seamlessly, leading to a second living space and a dedicated home office area.
• Set on approximately 1/2 an acre of beautifully maintained gardens, this property is equipped with a drip watering system for the back garden beds, vegetable gardens, and orchard. The property also features native trees and shrubs, creating a serene and sustainable landscape.
• Enjoy the benefits of a heat pump hot water service and a 1kW solar system, contributing to reduced energy costs and a smaller environmental footprint.
• Two good size garden sheds offer additional storage, plus a glasshouse for gardening enthusiasts to grow their own produce.
• A double carport easily houses 2 cars and leads directly to the large laundry/mud room.
This exceptional straw bale home offers an idyllic lifestyle, combining the beauty of nature with the convenience of modern living. Whether you're relaxing in the gardens, entertaining in the open-plan living areas, or working from the comfort of your home office, this property truly has it all.
Listing description written by Jacqui Sfetcopoulos, McGrath Ballan — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
Victoria 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.