Orbost at a glance
2,167
People
$360,000
Median sale
$325/wk
Median rent
4.69%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 39 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Orbost › Nicholson St
$287,500
For sale
Asking
2
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
0
Car spaces
705 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
$287,500
Asking · $408/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Orbost at a glance
2,167
People
$360,000
Median sale
$325/wk
Median rent
4.69%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 39 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Orbost
-20.1%
Median sale
Suburb $360,000
+1.19 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 4.69%
Suburb median $360,000 from 39 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
$16,796 on top of the price (5.8% 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.
Pre-filled with Orbost'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 $325/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms. No recorded off-street parking — often a discount versus the suburb median for the same beds.
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 5.9%. 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
UnknownArea
Orbost at a glance
2,167
People
$360,000
Median sale
$325/wk
Median rent
4.69%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 39 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Orbost & District Real EstateLow maintenance home, big future potential all positioned within an easy walk of the Orbost township, shops, medical services and schools, with the Snowy River, Marlo and the Cape Conran coastline all just a short drive away.
Relocated to the site in 2025 and set on approximately 705m2 in the heart of Orbost, this tidy two-bedroom home offers a rare combination of affordability, position and room to grow.
Step inside and you will find a bright open plan living and dining area that flows through to a functional kitchen with gas cooking, generous bench space and plenty of storage. Warm timber lined walls run throughout, giving the home a comfortable, welcoming feel, while split system air conditioning keeps things comfortable year-round. Both bedrooms are carpeted with the main bedroom enjoying built in storage, and the bathroom is neat and practical with a separate shower and vanity.
Outside is where the opportunity really shows. The block is essentially a clean slate, laid mainly to lawn with good fencing to three sides and open frontage to the street. There is ample space to add a shed, a carport, a workshop or extend the existing home (All STCA). For a retiree wanting a compact, easy-care home, or a first home buyer looking to step out of the rental market and into something of their own, this one is well worth a look.
KEY FEATURES:
- Two bedroom, one bathroom compact home relocated to the site in 2025
- Approximately 705m2 allotment
- Open plan living and dining with split system air conditioning
- Functional kitchen with gas cooking and ample bench and cupboard space
- Timber lined interior throughout
- Neat central bathroom with separate shower and vanity
- Both bedrooms carpeted with built in storage
- Good fencing to three sides, open street frontage
- Level lawn block with ample room for shedding or extension (STCA)
- Rainwater tank and timber entry deck
- Walking distance to town centre, shops and services
- Short drive to Marlo, Cape Conran and the Snowy River
Ideal For:
• First home buyers entering the market at an accessible price point
• Retirees or downsizers seeking comfort with minimal upkeep
• Investors after a low-maintenance property with broad tenant appeal
An affordable opportunity in a tightly held East Gippsland township. Contact us today to arrange your inspection.
Why You'll Love Living in Orbost! Orbost is a welcoming regional township with supermarkets, cafes, schools and medical services close at hand. Set on the Snowy River and surrounded by national parks and open landscapes, it's a short drive to the coast at Marlo for fishing, beaches and riverside dining. Strong rental demand, supported by essential services and genuine lifestyle appeal, makes this an attractive option for investors as well as owner-occupiers.
Contact Luke Oakley, Orbost Real Estate to arrange your inspection now.
INSPECTION TIMES: Flexible. Just reach out and we will arrange a suitable time.
CONTRACT OF SALE: Please contact our office to request a copy of the Contract of Sale and Section 32 Vendor's Statement.
Disclaimer: All information is provided by third parties and, while believed correct, is not guaranteed. Orbost Real Estate accepts no liability; purchasers must conduct their own investigations before relying on this information.
Listing description written by Luke Oakley, Orbost & District Real Estate — 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.