Ballarat North at a glance
4,018
People
$593,500
Median sale
$415/wk
Median rent
3.64%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 40 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Ballarat North › Simpson St
$865,000
Last sold
28 May 2026
4
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
Last sold
$865,000
28 May 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Ballarat North at a glance
4,018
People
$593,500
Median sale
$415/wk
Median rent
3.64%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 40 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Ballarat North
+45.7%
Median sale
Suburb $593,500
-1.15 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.64%
Suburb median $593,500 from 40 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
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 $415/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.
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
Ballarat North at a glance
4,018
People
$593,500
Median sale
$415/wk
Median rent
3.64%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 40 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by PRD BallaratTucked away in one of Ballarat North's most tightly held pockets, 218 Simpson Street delivers space, flexibility and a stunning connection to nature-perfectly suited to growing families, multi-generational living or those wanting room to retreat.
Set on an expansive allotment of approximately 1,109m², this thoughtfully designed home is surrounded by beautifully established native gardens, rock features and mature trees, creating a peaceful, green outlook from every window. Inside, the home is bathed in natural light and offers four generous bedrooms split across two levels-two downstairs and two upstairs-providing ideal separation for families, guests or even dual living arrangements.
The upper level becomes a true retreat, capturing breathtaking elevated views across Ballarat and toward Lake Wendouree, complemented by an additional study nook-perfect for kids' homework or a quiet workspace. Downstairs, a spacious master suite features a walk-in robe and private ensuite with walk-in shower, while the newly renovated main bathroom impresses with a spa bath, oversized walk-in shower, full-height tiling and a bidet for added luxury.
Multiple living zones enhance everyday comfort, including a stunning front lounge with soaring cathedral ceilings and a light-filled rear living area that seamlessly connects to the outdoors. Large timber stacker doors open onto an expansive entertainer's deck, creating a beautiful indoor-outdoor flow ideal for hosting or simply relaxing while overlooking the lush garden surrounds.
At the heart of the home, the kitchen is both functional and flexible, featuring a movable island bench, induction cooktop and easy access to the European-style laundry positioned conveniently at the rear.
Additional features include polished oak flooring through the main living zones with split system cooling, a large solar system for energy efficiency, and a double undercover garage for fantastic storage. For those who love sustainable living, raised vegetable beds are ready for your homegrown produce.
Positioned in a quiet, family-friendly neighbourhood known for its strong sense of community, you're just moments from walking tracks, schools, cafes, shops and the Ballarat CBD, with easy freeway access to Melbourne. Ballarat North remains one of the region's most desirable and tightly held suburbs-making this an exceptional opportunity to secure a lifestyle as much as a home.
Ballarat's Best-Selling Team
Listing description written by Catharina Darken, PRD Ballarat — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.