Wonthaggi at a glance
6,123
People
$540,000
Median sale
$459/wk
Median rent
4.42%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 77 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$265,000
Last sold
11 Aug 2026
0
Bedrooms
0
Bathrooms
0
Car spaces
841 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
$265,000
11 Aug 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded Land sales in Wonthaggi (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $390/m² of land (n=11). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Wonthaggi at a glance
6,123
People
$540,000
Median sale
$459/wk
Median rent
4.42%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 77 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Wonthaggi
-50.9%
Median sale
Suburb $540,000
+4.59 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 4.42%
Suburb median $540,000 from 77 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 $459/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.
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
Wonthaggi at a glance
6,123
People
$540,000
Median sale
$459/wk
Median rent
4.42%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 77 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Ray White PBE Wonthaggi & Cape PatersonThis rare and generous parcel at 1B Garden Street is a standout opportunity in the Wonthaggi market. Located on the highly sought-after south side, it offers the perfect balance of regional town convenience and coastal proximity.
This block is one of the few remaining large vacant allotments in an established pocket of Wonthaggi. Its size and lack of restrictions make it a "blank canvas" for high-end residential design.
* Generous Scale: At 841m²*, there is ample room for a large family home, expansive shedding, a swimming pool, or landscaped gardens.
* No Restrictive Covenants: Unlike many modern estates, this land is free from design guidelines or building material restrictions. You have the freedom to choose your own builder and architectural style (STCA).
* Ready to Build: Positioned in a quiet, established street with all essential services available, reducing the complexities often found with new subdivisions.
Prime Location & Connectivity:
* Nature at Your Door: Steps away from the Wonthaggi State Coal Mine and its popular café. Access the various walking and cycling tracks that wind through the historic mine area and natural bushland.
* Town Convenience: A short, level walk or 2-minute drive takes you to the heart of Wonthaggi, featuring major supermarkets (Coles, Woolworths, Aldi), local boutiques, and the Bass Coast Health regional hospital.
* Coastal Gateway: You are on the "right side" of town for the beach.
* Cape Paterson: ~8 minutes' drive to pristine surf and swimming beaches.
* Inverloch: ~12 minutes' drive to the calm waters of Anderson Inlet.
* Harmers Haven: ~6 minutes' drive to a hidden coastal gem.
The property is also ideally located for families, with proximity to:
* Bass Coast Secondary College (McKenzie Campus)
* Wonthaggi Primary School
* Local childcare and kindergarten facilities.
Wonthaggi has become a primary choice for "sea-changers" and investors due to its robust infrastructure and relative affordability compared to neighbouring coastal towns. This isn't just a block of land; it's the foundation for a lifestyle. Whether you're looking to build a modern architectural masterpiece or a classic family weatherboard, the lack of covenants and the sheer size of 1B Garden Street mean your imagination is the only limit.
* approximate measurement.
Listing description written by Chris Wood, Ray White PBE Wonthaggi & Cape Paterson — 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.