Lovely Banks at a glance
2,684
People
$794,500
Median sale
$389/wk
Median rent
2.55%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 14 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Lovely Banks › Bluestone Bridge Rd
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
3
Car spaces
10,117.141 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
No recorded sale price for this property yet.
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Lovely Banks (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,371/m² of land (n=26). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Lovely Banks at a glance
2,684
People
$794,500
Median sale
$389/wk
Median rent
2.55%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 14 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Planning
Planning scheme
ZN
Zone
RURAL LIVING ZONE
RLZ
Jurisdiction
Greater Geelong
Greater Geelong, VIC
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
VICZoned RURAL LIVING ZONE · RLZ (ZN). Official parcel area about 10,096 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.” Minimum lot size is not loaded, so two-lot subdivision is not confirmed. Victoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $389/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.
3 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
KnownmediumZoned RURAL LIVING ZONE · RLZ (ZN). Official parcel area about 10,096 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
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?
KnownmediumOfficial parcel about 10,096 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
Lovely Banks at a glance
2,684
People
$794,500
Median sale
$389/wk
Median rent
2.55%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 14 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Gartland PropertyOccupying an elevated parcel of land in the rolling hills of Lovely Banks, this sprawling 2.5 acres (approx.) lifestyle property offers space, privacy and panoramic views in a peaceful rural setting. Just moments from Geelong, it presents a rare opportunity to enjoy country living without compromising on city convenience.
The solid brick residence is designed for relaxed living and effortless entertaining. Light-filled open plan living enjoys sweeping views across Geelong to Corio Bay. Sliding doors extend the living space to an impressive undercover alfresco area complete with a built-in fireplace - ideal for hosting family and friends for weekend BBQs. The recently updated kitchen will delight any home cook and showcases stone benchtops, quality stainless steel appliances and a large island bench incorporating a functional breakfast bar. A second spacious living room offers flexibility for family life, enhanced by a cosy Jindara wood fire and a built-in bar - perfect on a cold winter night or for those who love to entertain.
Accommodation includes a master bedroom with a walk-in robe and ensuite, plus three additional bedrooms (all have walk-in robes). The central bathroom features both a shower and bathtub, and a separate toilet for added convenience. A laundry with external access completes the floorplan. Ducted heating and cooling ensure year-round comfort. The remote triple garage offers secure parking and storage.
Outdoors, a solar-heated in-ground pool (with a new filtration system) promises endless summer enjoyment, while the surrounding established gardens and mature trees create a serene backdrop and sense of privacy. A variety of fruit trees, vegetable beds and a greenhouse will appeal to those seeking a more self-sufficient lifestyle.
While subdivision isn't currently permitted, the expansive grounds offer a blank canvas to bring your rural dreams to life. Whether it's space for children to roam, room to grow flourishing gardens and produce or simply the freedom of open countryside, the possibilities are endless. Plans for the potential inclusion of a tennis court have also been drawn.
Situated just 15 minutes from Geelong's vibrant CBD, the property offers easy access to key amenities. Nearby entry to the Ring Road places Melbourne approximately 50 minutes from your doorstep, and only moments from leading schools including Kardinia International College.
Potential Rent Return $850-$950 per week.
Listing description written by Will Ainsworth, Gartland Property — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.