Highton at a glance
22,654
People
$1,111,000
Median sale
$498/wk
Median rent
2.33%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 11 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Highton › Barrabool Rd
$880,000
For sale
Asking
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
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
$880,000
Asking
No recorded sale for this property.
Highton at a glance
22,654
People
$1,111,000
Median sale
$498/wk
Median rent
2.33%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 11 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Highton
-20.8%
Median sale
Suburb $1,111,000
+0.61 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.33%
Suburb median $1,111,000 from 11 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
$53,734 on top of the price (6.1% 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 Highton'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 $498/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.
Gross yield if leased at the suburb aggregate is 2.9%. 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
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
Highton at a glance
22,654
People
$1,111,000
Median sale
$498/wk
Median rent
2.33%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 11 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by McGrath Geelong | NewtownWelcome to Riverwalk, an exciting new boutique development perfectly positioned at 34 Barrabool Road in the highly sought-after suburb of Highton. Comprising just 10 exclusive residences, this limited collection offers a rare opportunity to secure a brand-new, single-level three-bedroom apartment in one of Geelong's most tightly held pockets.
Designed to accommodate the sophisticated downsizer or those looking for low maintenance whilst also seeking extra space, these expansive three-bedroom, two-bathroom residences deliver generous proportions, light-filled interiors, and seamless open-plan living. A refined material palette enhances the sense of quality throughout, while thoughtful design ensures both comfort and functionality.
At the heart of each home is a beautifully appointed kitchen featuring full-height cabinetry in a sophisticated combination of Nikpol Feelwood Oak Range embossed laminate and matte white finishes. Designed with both style and practicality in mind, kitchens include handleless joinery, soft-close drawers and doors, and a pull-out pantry, complemented by premium Miele appliances, induction cooking, and a Schweigen rangehood-perfect for entertaining or everyday family living.
The three-bedroom layout provides excellent flexibility, with a spacious master suite complete with private ensuite, while the additional bedrooms are ideal for children, guests, or a home office. The central bathroom is equally well-appointed, featuring floor-to-ceiling tiling and contemporary finishes that create a luxurious, hotel-like feel.
Comfort is assured year-round with reverse cycle heating and cooling split systems installed in the living area and all bedrooms, while durable timber hybrid or vinyl flooring provides a stylish and low-maintenance foundation throughout.
Riverwalk also embraces future-focused living, with an impressive average energy rating of 7.65 stars, alongside EV charging facilities, secure basement parking, and lift access for ultimate convenience.
Step outside and enjoy the vibrant Highton lifestyle, with cafés, supermarkets, and boutique shopping just moments away at Highton Village. Explore the scenic Barwon River trails and surrounding parklands, or take advantage of excellent local schools and easy access to the Geelong CBD.
Purchasing off the plan presents potential stamp duty savings, along with the opportunity to personalise your residence with custom upgrades (subject to developer approval). With completion anticipated in 2028, now is the ideal time to secure your place in this thriving and tightly held community. Boutique in scale. Contemporary in design. Limited in availability. Riverwalk is set to become one of Highton's most desirable new addresses. Enquire today to secure your place.
- Spacious three-bedroom apartment layout
- Open-plan living and dining
- Master suite with private ensuite
- Premium Miele kitchen appliances
- Secure basement parking included
- Heating and cooling throughout
Listing description written by Jim Cross, McGrath Geelong | Newtown — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.