Mount Helen at a glance
3,163
People
$742,500
Median sale
$424/wk
Median rent
2.97%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 39 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Mount Helen › Oakbank Dr
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
Districts View
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Price evidence
Last sold
No recorded sale price for this property yet.
Mount Helen at a glance
3,163
People
$742,500
Median sale
$424/wk
Median rent
2.97%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 39 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Planning
Planning scheme
ZN
Zone
GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 1
GRZ1
Jurisdiction
Ballarat
Ballarat, VIC
Official property report
The original government planning document for this property. Sign in to view or download the PDF. Districts facts are a separate GIS extract and may not include every statement in the report.
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.
The official layer maps a bushfire risk zone on this parcel, intersecting about 48.2% of it (Vicmap Planning, retrieved 1 Sept 2026). Verify the extent against the title before relying on unaffected land.
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
VICZoned GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 1 · GRZ1 (ZN). Official parcel area about 878 m². Dual occupancy is not confirmed from the controls loaded for this lot. Two-lot subdivision is unknown without minimum lot size and frontage. This is a screen, not a planning certificate. Zoning and lot facts are a starting point, not proof this lot outperforms the suburb. Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
Flood overlay has not been queried for this lot. Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” Minimum lot size is not loaded, so two-lot subdivision is not confirmed. Official parcel about 878 m² — land size can look like optionality. What reduces it: ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 5; VEGETATION PROTECTION OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 1; BUSHFIRE MANAGEMENT OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 1. Pay house money or walk — do not pay site money until a planner confirms a pathway through this stack. Victoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $424/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.
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.
3 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
KnownmediumZoned GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 1 · GRZ1 (ZN). Official parcel area about 878 m². Dual occupancy is not confirmed from the controls loaded for this lot. Two-lot subdivision is unknown without minimum lot size and frontage. This is a screen, not a planning certificate.
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?
KnownlowOfficial parcel about 878 m² — land size can look like optionality. What reduces it: ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 5; VEGETATION PROTECTION OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 1; BUSHFIRE MANAGEMENT OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 1. Pay house money or walk — do not pay site money until a planner confirms a pathway through this stack.
Lot-level flood
UnknownFlood overlay has not been queried for this lot. 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
UnknownNo DA adapter returned applications 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
Mount Helen at a glance
3,163
People
$742,500
Median sale
$424/wk
Median rent
2.97%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 39 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Buxton BallaratPerfectly positioned in the leafy and highly sought-after Mount Helen pocket, 21 Oakbank Drive offers an ideal blend of space, comfort and lifestyle. Enjoy being moments from Federation University, public transport, parks and walking tracks, as well as easy access to Midvale Shopping Centre and Buninyong township.
This massive double-storey family home has been thoughtfully designed to accommodate the needs of a busy, growing household. At the front, a welcoming formal lounge sets a warm tone before flowing through to the expansive open-plan kitchen, meals and living area, complete with polished timber floors. The gourmet kitchen impresses with stone benchtops, a 900mm oven, butler’s pantry and plenty of storage. Gas central heating and reverse-cycle cooling ensure year-round comfort across all living zones.
Upstairs, a third living area provides the perfect retreat for kids or guests and opens onto an undercover balcony, ideal for relaxing and taking in the peaceful surrounds. The accommodation is exceptional, headlined by a king-sized master suite featuring his-and-hers robes, ceiling fan, and a luxurious ensuite with double vanity, shower and separate toilet. Bedrooms two and three are both generous queen-sized spaces with walk-in robes and ceiling fans, while bedroom four and a separate study provide flexibility for a 5th bedroom, home office or additional guest room. The main bathroom is well-appointed and centrally located for family use.
Outdoor entertaining is where this home truly shines. A huge undercover decked alfresco area comes complete with a built-in BBQ and two fridges—all staying with the home—creating the perfect setup for year-round gatherings. Step outside to find a fire-pit zone, garden shed, and excellent side access for a boat, van or trailer. At the rear, an additional lined single garage offers the ultimate man cave with built-in bar plus extra undercover space. The main garage provides three car spaces and additional storage, and the property is fully connected to the NBN.
Built by Broadbent Homes and offering a fantastic blend of indoor comfort and outdoor lifestyle, this exceptional property is ready to welcome its next family.
Listing description written by Peter Burley, Buxton Ballarat — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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