Essendon West at a glance
1,764
People
$1,300,000
Median sale
$614/wk
Median rent
2.46%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 6 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Essendon West › Ruby St
$1,900,000
Last sold
29 Aug 2025
4
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
4
Car spaces
389 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
$1,900,000
29 Aug 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Essendon West (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,873/m² of land (n=18). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Essendon West at a glance
1,764
People
$1,300,000
Median sale
$614/wk
Median rent
2.46%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 6 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Essendon West
+46.2%
Median sale
Suburb $1,300,000
-0.78 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.46%
Suburb median $1,300,000 from 6 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 $614/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
Essendon West at a glance
1,764
People
$1,300,000
Median sale
$614/wk
Median rent
2.46%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 6 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Raine & Horne Ascot ValeTucked away in the leafy, family-friendly streets of Essendon West, just moments from the Maribyrnong River and within easy reach of St Bernard's College, this architecturally designed four-bedroom residence delivers the perfect blend of sophistication, comfort and convenience. From the moment you step inside, the home's immaculate presentation and attention to detail are immediately apparent.
The ground floor unfolds with polished timber floors and an airy open-plan living, dining and kitchen zone that has been designed for both everyday living and elegant entertaining. The chef-inspired kitchen is a true showpiece, featuring premium stone benchtops with a striking waterfall edge, quality appliances and abundant storage. Large glass doors draw the eye to the private, fully landscaped courtyard, where an undercover alfresco space provides the perfect backdrop for summer gatherings or relaxed evenings at home.
Upstairs, a second living area creates flexibility for growing families, while the four oversized bedrooms ensure everyone has their own retreat. The master suite is a haven of luxury, complete with a double-vanity ensuite, oversized shower and plantation shutters. Each bedroom is finished with soft, sheer curtains and quality fittings, while zoned heating and cooling throughout the home keeps every space comfortable year-round.
A timber-feature staircase links the levels with elegance, and the thoughtful design continues outside, where a double garage plus an additional off-street space means room for three cars without sacrificing street appeal.
Positioned in an enviable pocket of Essendon West, you're surrounded by leafy parklands, quality schools, walking trails and local cafés, with easy access to major arterials for a quick trip into the CBD. This is a rare opportunity to secure an established home of exceptional quality in one of the area's most sought-after locations-perfectly crafted for families who want style, space and substance in equal measure.
Listing description written by George Errichiello, Raine & Horne Ascot Vale — 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.