Brookdale at a glance
3,538
People
$780,000
Median sale
$590/wk
Median rent
3.93%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 24 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$550,000
Last sold
1 Nov 2024
4
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
4
Car spaces
688 m²
Land
104 m²
Building
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
$550,000
1 Nov 2024 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Brookdale (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $889/m² of land (n=125). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Brookdale at a glance
3,538
People
$780,000
Median sale
$590/wk
Median rent
3.93%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 24 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Brookdale
-29.5%
Median sale
Suburb $780,000
+1.65 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.93%
Suburb median $780,000 from 24 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
WAWA full cadastre is not free for commercial use. Lot optionality cannot be computed from official geometry. Listed land size is 688 m² — that is not official geometry. 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.” Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $590/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. Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property. 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
UnknownWA full cadastre is not free for commercial use. Lot optionality cannot be computed from official geometry. Listed land size is 688 m² — that is not official geometry.
Nearby development pipeline
UnknownNearby development applications are not loaded for this property.
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
Brookdale at a glance
3,538
People
$780,000
Median sale
$590/wk
Median rent
3.93%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 24 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by HouseSmart Real EstatePlaced on a huge 688m2 block, this property presents you with a fantastic opportunity to secure a home with enough space for the whole family - or equally to purchase a brilliantly located investment property with great potential in the foothills of the Darling Scarp. With four large bedrooms, one bathrooms and large living areas, spread over 140 square metres of internal build space, this home presents a classic and substantial home ready for you to enjoy. Other excellent features of this home are the large backyard with paved area, sizeable shed, direct park access via a gate, and rear patio. There is a lot to love about this home, in an incredibly positioned location close to schools, shops and nearby parks - make sure that you don't miss out!
Property Highlights:
- Four-bedroom, one-bathroom home, built 1991
- Approximately 688 square meters land size
- Approximately 105 square meters built size
- This property is currently zoned R15/25
- Brick and tile build
- Fenced yard with side gate access for cars or trailers
- Massive backyard with huge workshop shed
- Internal living area with ceiling fan and flow-over air conditioning
- Four bedrooms; perfect for families or larger groups!
- Ceiling fans to bedrooms, plus split system air conditioning to main area!
Investor Summary:
- This property is tenanted on a fixed-term lease until June 2025, for $430 per week
- Market rent for 2 Gecko Road is approximately $550 per week
- Based on a purchase price of $600,000 and market rent, the estimated rental yield for this property is 4.8%
- HouseSmart Real Estate is highly active within Brookdale and the surrounding areas, and can provide high-quality property management services throughout the duration of the tenancy and beyond.
The potential that this home enjoys is visible from the front - with plenty of space inside and out. Park your car either on the driveway, undercover in the carport area, or drive through to the backyard for your caravan or trailer parking. To the front of the home, there is a large lawn area, as well as garden areas, paving, and front portico for cover as you come inside.
To the interior of the home, you are welcomed into the front living area which is a great place to come and relax with your friends and family. To the right of the living area you will find the kitchen area, and going on through you will find the dining area and kitchen. These areas feature neutrally toned walls, comfortable carpet flowing on to the bedrooms, vertical pull-across blinds, and plenty of natural light with a sliding door to the dining area and large window positioned in the living room.
The kitchen is centrally located nearby the dining and living area, and it is a fair size - complete with plenty of room for all your appliances and kitchen-wares. This area features a stainless-steel sink, electric-oven and cooktop, overhead rangehood, plenty of cabinetry, and a window to look out to the rear yard as you cook. For dishing up your favourite meals, this is the place to do it!
All four bedrooms in the home are quite a good size, and best of all, they all have ceiling fans to assist with the heat! There is also robe areas to each bedroom, to help with storage solutions. The main bathroom is nearby and has combined bath/shower and vanity.
Outside, there is a massive patio area under which you can sit and enjoy your new home with a cup of coffee in hand. This backyard area has some paving, as well as lawn area, and garden areas. How will you make the most of this backyard? Best of all, there is also a massive workshop/shed, which has two door entrances, and a large window. If you love tinkering around or need a place for storage, this is what you are looking for!
The position of this home means that all of your essentials are close by - including Armadale Shopping City with it's major stores Coles, Kmart and Big W; a cinema, the public library, a post office, and plenty of cafe's, restaurants and food stores. For the kids there is also multiple parks and playgrounds. The home is conveniently located close to all amenities including Armadale Shopping Centre, Train Station and Public Transport. Excellent schools and early childcare centres are on your doorstep such as Xavier Catholic School, Dale Christian School, Gwynne Park Primary School and Miles of Smiles Child Care Centre.
If you are looking for a home with room for the whole family, a place that you can love for it's location, or for a home that provides excellent living solutions, this home may be for you! Don't miss out - contact our team to make a booking today!
Listing description written by Adam Bettison, HouseSmart Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.