Forbes at a glance
8,163
People
$470,000
Median sale
$408/wk
Median rent
4.51%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 42 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
4
Car spaces
1,100 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
No recorded sale price for this property yet.
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Forbes (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $610/m² of land (n=35). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Forbes at a glance
8,163
People
$470,000
Median sale
$408/wk
Median rent
4.51%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 42 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
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
NSWPlanning 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.” NSW has a statewide DA API. Nearby (100–800 m) applications are not loaded for this property yet.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $408/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. NSW has a statewide DA API. Nearby (100–800 m) applications are not loaded for this property yet. 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. NSW net yield needs land tax and VG inputs that are not loaded. Gross yield from listings is not net yield.
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
Forbes at a glance
8,163
People
$470,000
Median sale
$408/wk
Median rent
4.51%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 42 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Ray White ParkesStunning Circa 1890's Home in Sought-After Location
Step into a piece of Forbes history with this breathtaking Circa 1890 residence, perfectly blending timeless elegance with modern comfort. Showcasing a grand frontage and sweeping verandah, this character-filled home invites you in with a remarkable 45ft central timber hallway, setting the tone for the beauty that lies within. Lovingly restored and thoughtfully updated for contemporary living, the current owners have preserved the heritage charm while enhancing the home with updated paint (inside and out), stylish floor coverings, and a stunning modern galley kitchen complete with a dishwasher, ample storage, and generous bench space. The show-stopping ballroom/lounge is an entertainer's dream, boasting 12ft ornate ceilings, an exquisite bay window dining area, original fireplace, decorative ceiling roses, and dazzling chandeliers-true hallmarks of this stately residence.
Key Features:
* Four generously sized bedrooms, including a master suite with built-in robe and ensuite
* Large family bathroom, separate toilet, plus a third toilet in the laundry
* Built-in cabinetry in both the living and family rooms
* Light-filled rear family room with wood fire and 7kW split system A/C
* Ceiling fans throughout, natural gas points for year-round comfort
* Tandem lock-up garage/workshop plus undercover parking for 4 vehicles
* Expansive covered outdoor entertaining area with drop-down PVC blinds
* Garden shed and convenient rear lane access
* Set on a generous 1,098sqm low-maintenance block with established lawns and gardens
* Currently rented for $650pw expiring 15/12/2025
Located in prestigious Battye Street, this home is within walking distance to the CBD, Catholic Church, and local schools, making it ideal for families or those seeking lifestyle and convenience.
This is a rare opportunity to own a truly iconic home in one of Forbes' most tightly held pockets.
Call today to arrange your inspection and be part of this grand home's next chapter.
Agent Brendon Allegri 0416 930 197 E: brendon.allegri@raywhite.com
Listing description written by Brendon Allegri, Ray White Parkes — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
NSW has a statewide DA API. Nearby (100–800 m) applications are not loaded for this property yet.
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
UnknownNSW Valuer General land values are not loaded for this property yet.
Net yield / holding costs
UnknownNSW net yield needs land tax and VG inputs that are not loaded. Gross yield from listings is not net yield.