Merbein at a glance
2,789
People
$460,000
Median sale
$390/wk
Median rent
4.41%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 37 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Merbein › Channel Rd
$516,020
Last sold
3 Mar 2026
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
816 m²
Land
Districts View
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
$516,020
3 Mar 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Merbein (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $470/m² of land (n=69). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Merbein at a glance
2,789
People
$460,000
Median sale
$390/wk
Median rent
4.41%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 37 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Merbein
+12.2%
Median sale
Suburb $460,000
-0.48 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 4.41%
Suburb median $460,000 from 37 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
ZN
Zone
GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 1
GRZ1
Jurisdiction
Mildura
Mildura, VIC
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
VICZoned GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 1 · GRZ1 (ZN). Official parcel area about 815 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. Victoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $390/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 815 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?
KnownmediumOfficial parcel about 815 m² — land size can look like optionality. No material overlays were returned that would explain a discount. That is not proof the price is fair. Nearby DAs, easements, and flood-layer gaps can still explain a cheap-looking listing — those are not all loaded.
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
Merbein at a glance
2,789
People
$460,000
Median sale
$390/wk
Median rent
4.41%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 37 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Area Specialist VictoriaIts Addressed:
Positioned in a convenient pocket of Merbein, just moments from Merbein P-10 College and nearby sporting ovals, this neat and welcoming three-bedroom, two-bathroom home offers comfort, space, and broad appeal for first-home buyers and investors alike.
Framed by timeless blue and white weatherboards, the home immediately presents with warmth and character, complemented by a double carport and a spacious, low-maintenance yard.
Inside, neutral modern tones create a fresh and inviting feel. The open plan living, dining, and kitchen zone forms the heart of the home, complete with modern appliances, evaporative cooling throughout, and a split system servicing both the main living area and kitchen for year-round comfort.
All three bedrooms include ceiling fans, with the master bedroom featuring a walk-in robe, private ensuite, and its own split system. The main bathroom is practical for family living, offering a bath with a shower overhead.
Step outside to a large shaded alfresco area, ideal for relaxed gatherings, overlooking a generous backyard with plenty of room for children, pets, or future additions (STCA). Set on an approx. 816sqm allotment, the proportions provide flexibility for a range of buyers.
Key Features
* Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, including a master with a walk-in robe and an ensuite
* Open plan living, dining, and kitchen with modern appliances
* Evaporative cooling throughout, plus split systems
* Large shaded alfresco overlooking a generous backyard
* Double carport on approx. 816sqm allotment
With its character façade, comfortable layout, and convenient position close to schooling and recreation, 23 Channel Road presents a well-rounded opportunity to secure a home in Merbein suited to both owner-occupiers and investors.
Written rental appraisal of $490-530p/w
For more Real Estate in Merbein, contact your Area Specialist.
Note: Every care has been taken to verify the accuracy of the details in this advertisement; however, we cannot guarantee its correctness. Prospective purchasers are requested to take the necessary action to satisfy themselves with any pertinent matters.
Listing description written by Luke Walker, Area Specialist Victoria — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.