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.
$845,000
Last sold
1 Aug 2025
5
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
6
Car spaces
14,100 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
Last sold
$845,000
1 Aug 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Orbost (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $423/m² of land (n=91). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
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
+134.7%
Median sale
Suburb $360,000
-2.69 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 4.69%
Suburb median $360,000 from 39 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 $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.
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
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 Coast to Country Real EstateWould you like to live rural but want the convenience of being in town? Then why not have both? This 3.5 acre property is located on the edge of the town of Orbost with rural surroundings.
The home is approximately fifty squares under roof with double brick walls, quality fixtures and fittings throughout and is split over two levels. The large five-bedroom, three-bathroom, brick home was constructed approximately twelve years ago.
The upper level is divided into two wings. The southern wing encompasses three bedrooms, all with built-in robes, a family bathroom, separate toilet and a walk-in linen press. The western wing of the home incorporates the large master bedroom with walk-in robe, air conditioning and views out over farmland. There is also a second bathroom with large bath, a separate toilet and a laundry.
The massive lounge room is the centerpiece of this impressive home and has terrific views out over the property and surrounding farmland. The lounge room is a great size for a larger family and there'd even be enough room for a billiard table. A north-facing verandah off the lounge room is a great spot to enjoy a morning coffee or cool drink in the evening. The adjoining kitchen would be perfect for the master chef in the family, with walk-in pantry, gas cooktop with electric oven, dishwasher and ample bench space.
To maintain a comfortable temperature all year round, there is a large spilt system air conditioner and a slow combustion wood heater in the lounge. The brick exterior, mostly double-glazed windows and a 4.6kw (approx.) grid connected solar system helps keep heating and cooling costs to a minimum and those power bills low.
The lower level has been designed as a totally separate living space and may suit a teenager that wants their own space, an elderly parent as you can access the area from the ground level from the garage or from the internal stairs. You could even use this as a space for when guests arrive. The lower-level unit could also suit use as a permanent rental or holiday rental to provide some additional income.
The lower level of the home is accessed from internal stairs off the kitchen which lead down to a double lock up garage. The garage is nearly nine meters in length, big enough to fit the largest of vehicles. From the garage, an internal access door takes you to a self-contained unit complete with large lounge with external access from the rear lawn, a large combined kitchen and dining room with gas cooking, a bedroom with a built-in robe and a large bathroom. The lower level maintains an even temperature all year round with the brick walls facing earth right along the southern side.
A large four bay open front shed with power connected and concrete floor is located towards the western side of the property. This would be ideal to store large caravans, boats, horse floats and all those other necessary toys. A woodshed also sits alongside the main shed. The balance of the property has excellent soil and would be suitable for horses, cattle or other agricultural or horticultural pursuits. A solid set of cattle yards makes handling and transporting stock easy.
Establish gardens surround the home and the massive rear lawn would be a great place for the children or grandchildren to play, have a kick of the footy or a hit of cricket. The lawn would also make a great spot for a pool, perfect for those hot summer days.
Nestled on the Snowy River, Orbost is a great location to start your country lifestyle. Orbost has a golf club and sports center, lots of cafes, two supermarkets, banks, a variety of specialist stores, a Regional Hospital and a P-12 Community College. Orbost is only a short drive to the coastal town of Marlo for unspoiled beaches and great fishing and boating. You can even head offshore fishing from the newly refurbished boat ramp at nearby Cape Conran.
This property is ready to move in and just enjoy without any work to do. Please view our Virtual Tour and call Richard Ivey on 0401 113 310 to arrange your personal inspection. Inspections available seven days a week by appointment.
Listing description written by Richard Ivey, Coast to Country 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.