Orbost at a glance
2,167
People
$360,000
Median sale
$325/wk
Median rent
4.69%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 39 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$569,000
For sale
Asking
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
4
Car spaces
2,266 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
Asking
$569,000
Asking · $251/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Orbost at a glance
2,167
People
$360,000
Median sale
$325/wk
Median rent
4.69%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 39 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Orbost
+58.1%
Median sale
Suburb $360,000
-1.72 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 4.69%
Suburb median $360,000 from 39 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
$34,346 on top of the price (6.0% 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 Orbost'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 $325/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 3.0%. 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
UnknownArea
Orbost at a glance
2,167
People
$360,000
Median sale
$325/wk
Median rent
4.69%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 39 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Orbost & District Real EstateSome properties simply offer more. More space, more privacy, more freedom to live life on your own terms. 200 Forest Road is exactly that. Our vendors have relocated and are ready to meet the market. If this one has been on your radar, now is the time to act.
Whether you're ready to upsize into something truly special, searching for a low-maintenance base with room for the caravan or boat, or wanting a property where the business can operate right from the backyard, this is a rare package that genuinely delivers.
Positioned on the edge of Orbost on a generous approx. 2,266m² allotment with dual street access from both Forest Road and Johnston Street, this solid brick residence captures sweeping rural views toward Jarrahmond and offers the kind of lifestyle infrastructure that's hard to find in this price range.
Comfort, Quality & Room for the Family: Inside, all three bedrooms are well proportioned and feature built-in robes, while the master bedroom enjoys the added comfort of a private ensuite.
At the centre of the home is a generous open-plan living and dining area designed for real family living. A solid wood heater creates warmth and character throughout the East Gippsland winters, while the split-system air conditioning provides reliable heating and cooling year-round. The kitchen offers electric cooking, a large pantry, and plenty of bench space. A practical layout that works as hard as you do.
Step outside and the true value of this property reveals itself. A large paved and covered entertaining area provides the perfect setting for summer gatherings, quiet morning coffees, or simply slowing down and enjoying the East Gippsland lifestyle.
For those with a caravan, boat, or trailer, the dual street access is a genuine game changer. Enter directly from Johnston Street and park with ease - no tight gates or awkward manoeuvring required. The lock-up garage adds further secure storage and offers convenient access to the backyard via a second roller door, along with internal entry through the laundry.
Tradies and home business operators will immediately recognise the opportunity here. The substantial shed, complete with double sliding doors and direct Johnston Street access, allows clients, deliveries, and equipment to come and go without disrupting home life - a setup that would take significant time and investment to recreate elsewhere.
Property Highlights:
• Solid brick construction with enduring quality and low maintenance
• Three bedrooms, all with built-in robes
• Private ensuite to the main bedroom
• Open-plan living and dining with solid wood heater
• Electric cooking and large pantry
• Breathtaking rural views west toward Jarrahmond
• Large paved and covered entertaining area
• Lock-up garage with backyard access
• Substantial 14 m X 6 m shed with double sliding doors & Water Tanks
• Dual street access via Forest Road and Johnston Street - ideal for caravans, boats, or business use
• Generous approx. 2,266m² allotment with room to move
• Peaceful edge-of-town position offering space and privacy, while remaining just moments from the Orbost CBD
Opportunities like this rarely last long. A solid brick home with rural views, a tradie-ready setup, and room for the caravan or boat - all positioned on a generous block in a highly desirable location.
Contact Luke Oakley at Orbost Real Estate today to arrange your inspection.
Inspections & Enquiries
• Flexible inspection times available - simply reach out and we'll arrange a suitable time
• Video walkthroughs available for qualified buyers
• Please contact our office to request a copy of the Contract of Sale (if prepared) and Section 32
• Consumer Affairs Victoria Property Checklist available upon request
Disclaimer: All information is provided by third parties and, while believed to be correct, is not guaranteed. Orbost Real Estate accepts no liability. Purchasers should conduct their own investigations before relying on this information.
Listing description written by Luke Oakley, Orbost & District Real Estate — 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.