Melton South at a glance
14,419
People
$582,500
Median sale
$445/wk
Median rent
3.97%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 165 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Melton South › Staughton St
$710,000
Last sold
21 Nov 2025
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
4
Car spaces
766 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
$710,000
21 Nov 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Melton South (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,015/m² of land (n=119). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Melton South at a glance
14,419
People
$582,500
Median sale
$445/wk
Median rent
3.97%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 165 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Melton South
+21.9%
Median sale
Suburb $582,500
-0.71 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.97%
Suburb median $582,500 from 165 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 $445/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
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
Melton South at a glance
14,419
People
$582,500
Median sale
$445/wk
Median rent
3.97%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 165 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by For Sale By OwnerThe Phone Code for this property is: 26520. Please quote this number when phoning or texting.
SUPERIOR PROPERTY OPPOSITE MELTON TRAIN STATION - RARE RGZ1 DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY!
An unparalleled location in Melton. It is the perfect size for a family home, whether you are an investor or seeking a family residence. This is a fantastic opportunity not to be missed. It was bought in 2017 and renovated 3 good size bedrooms, bathroom with bath and shower, toilet, inverter air conditioner, verandah and a storeroom, great for family gathering.
POSITION, ACCESSIBILITY & APPEAL
✔ Easy transport and access: located opposite Melton Train Station, providing direct train services to Melbourne CBD and Ballarat. Multiple bus routes to Woodgrove Shopping Centre, regional connections, and easy access to the Western Freeway for travel to Melbourne CBD and the airport.
✔ Retail and services within a few minutes' walk: close to train and bus stops, childcare, primary and high schools, recreation centre, COLES, restaurants, and shops.
✔ Near world-class healthcare: Melton Hospital, set to open in 2029.
✔ RGZ1 Zoning: Residential Growth Zone 1 supports medium-to-high density development with increased height and density flexibility.
✔ Approved Plans: Previous approval for 4 townhouses offers a streamlined planning process, allowing potential buyers to reapply subject to council approval.
✔ Efficient Development Footprint: The 766m² block of flat, regularly shaped land with approximately 15m width and no easement is ideal for multiple units or various businesses such as a medical centre, NDIS, physiotherapy, or childcare centre.
✔ Existing Home for Holding Income: An existing solid, well-maintained dwelling on-site provides immediate rental returns or temporary accommodation during the planning phase.
The current removal of the level crossing at Melton station will enhance the transport system, making it smoother and safer, thereby attracting more residents and developers.
MELTON: A BOOMING GROWTH AREA
Rapid population growth projections exceeding 250,000, driving sustained housing demand.
State-backed Major Growth Area status expedites planning processes and attracts significant investment.
Melton Hospital development in progress, set to become a major employment and services hub, increasing local demand.
Future CBD-scale precinct planned to introduce new retail, office, and leisure facilities within the municipality.
Major transport and road upgrades scheduled to improve access and reduce commute times.
Billions in infrastructure spending unlocking new development corridors and enhancing long-term capital gains.
Inspection by appointment with photo ID is required.
Disclaimer:
Whilst every care has been taken to verify the accuracy of the details in this advertisement, For Sale By Owner (forsalebyowner.com.au) cannot guarantee its correctness. Prospective buyers or tenants need to take such action as is necessary, to satisfy themselves of any pertinent matters.
Listing description written by For Sale By Owner (VIC), For Sale By Owner — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.