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200 Thompson Ave, Cowes VIC 3922

For saleHouse for Sale

$570,000

For sale

Asking

3

Bedrooms

1

Bathrooms

1

Car spaces

Districts ViewPrice evidencePlanningSite constraintsHistoryListing

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Given the $570,000 ask, is this worth your time?

Why this ask?

  • FactListed for sale, asking $570,000(Listing record · 11 Mar 2026)
  • CalculationAsk is 20% below the Cowes median recorded sale ($711,250, n=82, last 12 months).(Districts calculation from recorded sales)
  • CalculationIf it leased at Cowes's advertised median rent ($508/wk), implied gross yield would be 4.63% — this is not a rent for this listing.(Districts scenario calculation)

What could make it worth more?

No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.

What could make it worth less?

No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.

What should you verify next?

  1. 1Official planning layers are still retrieving for this parcel — check back before relying on zoning or overlay absence.
  2. 2No hazard layer has been retrieved — confirm flood, bushfire and heritage exposure from council mapping before an offer.

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

The ask against the evidence

Asking

$570,000

Asking

No recorded sale for this property.

Cowes at a glance

7,858

People

$711,250

Median sale

$508/wk

Median rent

3.71%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 82 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Cowes report →

Vs Cowes

-19.9%

Median sale

Suburb $711,250

+0.92 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 3.71%

Suburb median $711,250 from 82 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Total cost to purchase

Purchase Price
$570,000
Stamp Duty (Victoria)
$29,270
Transfer/Registration Fee
$1,438
Mortgage Registration (est., if financed)
$200
Legal & Conveyancing (est.)
$2,000
Building & Pest Inspection (est.)
$700
Rates & Water Adjustment at Settlement (est.)
$800
Total cash required
$604,408

$34,408 on top of the price (6.0% extra)

  • Stamp Duty (Victoria)
  • Transfer/Registration Fee
  • Mortgage Registration
  • Legal & Conveyancing
  • Building & Pest Inspection
  • Rates & Water Adjustment

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.

Rental yield

Pre-filled with Cowes's advertised median rent — not a rent for this listing.

Net yield
3.13%
Annual cashflow (pre-tax)
$-11,774
Interest cover (DSCR)
0.60
Annual rent
$26,416
Operating expenses
$8,550
Loan amount
$456,000
Annual interest
$29,640
Gross yield
4.63%

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.

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Planning

Planning and development

Planning data is being calculated

Development activity

Data unavailable

Source

  • Provider: unavailable
  • Dataset: unavailable
  • Retrieved: not yet retrieved
  • Version: planning-v1

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

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, bushfire and heritage

i

Flood

Not retrieved

Flood exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Bushfire

Not retrieved

Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Heritage

Not retrieved

Heritage listing has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Records

Property history

  1. Listed$570,000available11 Mar 2026

Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.

Capital growth

VIC

Why this lot, not just this suburb

Why could this property outperform?

Planning 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.

What could kill that thesis?

Confidence: low

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

Income, competition, and yield

What will it realistically rent for?

Confidence: low

No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $508/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms.

What competition will it face?

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.

What does the yield actually look like?

Confidence: low

Gross yield if leased at the suburb aggregate is 4.6%. 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

What this means for this property

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.”

Read more

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

What is known for this property

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

    Unknown

    Planning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.

  • Nearby development pipeline

    Unknown

    Victoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown.

  • Honest achievable rent

    Knownlow

    This 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

    Unknown

    Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.

  • Why is this cheap?

    Unknown

    The constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.

  • Lot-level flood

    Unknown

    Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”

  • Catalyst exposure

    Unknown

    Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.

  • This lot's DA history

    Unknown

    Development applications have not been queried for this parcel.

  • Statutory land value versus ask

    Unknown

    Statutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.

  • Net yield / holding costs

    Unknown

    Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.

Area

Cowes in one glance

Cowes at a glance

7,858

People

$711,250

Median sale

$508/wk

Median rent

3.71%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 82 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Cowes report →

Keep researching

  • Why Cowes? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Cowes →
  • Other records on Thompson Ave →

Listing material

Listed by Ray White Phillip Island

Walk to Everything - Space, Potential & the Best of Cowes Living

Perfectly positioned in the heart of Cowes, this charming three-bedroom walk-in walk out furnished home offers the ideal blend of space, lifestyle and location on beautiful Phillip Island. Set on a generous allotment with a large backyard and undercover entertaining area, the property provides an inviting coastal retreat just moments from everything that makes Cowes such a sought-after place to live.

Step inside and you'll discover a warm and welcoming living area with stunning timber floors and a beautiful timber-lined ceiling that adds character and charm. The spacious layout flows through to an open kitchen and dining area, creating the perfect hub for everyday living and entertaining. Large windows allow natural light to flood the home, while sliding doors connect the dining space directly to the undercover deck and expansive backyard - ideal for summer barbecues, kids playing on the lawn, or simply relaxing outdoors.

The home offers three comfortable bedrooms, a central bathroom, and a practical laundry area, while the attached garage and additional storage provide flexibility for vehicles, hobbies, or extra workspace.

Read the full description

Outside, the generous backyard provides plenty of room for gardens, pets, or future improvements, making this an exciting opportunity for buyers looking to move in, invest, or add their own touches over time.

Location is where this property truly shines. Positioned along Thompson Avenue, you are within easy reach of Cowes' vibrant town centre with its cafes, restaurants, pubs, and boutique shopping. The beautiful Cowes beach and foreshore are just moments away, perfect for morning walks, swimming or simply enjoying the relaxed coastal atmosphere that Phillip Island is famous for. Local schools, sporting facilities and parks are also close by, making everyday life convenient and connected.

Living on Phillip Island means embracing an incredible lifestyle - from world-class beaches and coastal walks to iconic attractions, wildlife experiences and the laid-back seaside community that locals love.

Whether you're searching for a permanent home, holiday getaway or investment opportunity in one of Victoria's most beloved coastal destinations, this property presents an outstanding chance to secure your place in Cowes.

Please note that some furnishings are not included in the sale. Please get in touch with the agent for further details regarding the very few exclusions.

This Property for sale in Cowes is proudly brought to you by Ray White Phillip Island Real Estate.

Photo ID required at all Open For Inspections.

Listing description written by Stephen Harvey, Ray White Phillip Island — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

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