Smythes Creek at a glance
3,083
People
$630,000
Median sale
$497/wk
Median rent
4.10%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 33 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Smythes Creek › Doble Rd
$1,320,000
Last sold
17 Apr 2026
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
18
Car spaces
18,200 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
$1,320,000
17 Apr 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Smythes Creek (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,015/m² of land (n=57). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Smythes Creek at a glance
3,083
People
$630,000
Median sale
$497/wk
Median rent
4.10%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 33 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Smythes Creek
+109.5%
Median sale
Suburb $630,000
-2.14 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 4.10%
Suburb median $630,000 from 33 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 $497/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
Smythes Creek at a glance
3,083
People
$630,000
Median sale
$497/wk
Median rent
4.10%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 33 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Buxton BallaratWelcome to 25 Doble Road Smythes Creek. Properties like this don’t come along very often. This extensively renovated family home, set on
approximately 5acres of flat, clear land will delight you from start to finish.
Located just minutes from the Delacombe Town Centre and only 10km from Ballarat’s town centre, this property offers the perfect balance of a rural
lifestyle with the conveniences of the city.
From the moment you arrive, you’ll appreciate the peaceful country setting, established gardens, and neatly presented property.
The residence welcomes you into a home of generous proportions and refined comfort. It has been beautifully renovated, boasting Big River timber flooring throughout and plantation shutters adorning every window, with a thoughtful layout, designed for comfortable family living.
A well-appointed kitchen is at the heart of the home, with plentiful cabinetry, ample bench space, excellent storage and seamlessly connecting to the meal and living areas. Appliances include a Westinghouse oven, Bosch convection cooktop and rangehood, and a Fisher and Paykel dish-drawer dishwasher.
With two living areas the family has ample space to relax.
The first lounge compliments the open plan layout with a wood fire, architecturally striking ceiling and a full wall of windows capturing natural light and picturesque sunsets across the property. A split system provides additional heating and cooling for all year-round comfort.
The second lounge is oversized with plush carpet, natural light and neutral tones and offers boundless versatility in its many possible uses.
Accommodation comprises of three spacious bedrooms including a generous main suite with his and hers walk-in-robes and a private ensuite with shower, toilet and double vanity, while the remaining bedrooms have built in robes and are serviced by the large central bathroom with shower, full-sized bath and vanity and a separate toilet for convenience.
A dedicated home office provides versatility for work from home options, or another bedroom.
A large laundry with many cupboards and generous bench space, in addition to two separate linen cupboards mean storage is never a challenge in this home.
Outside enjoy country lifestyle on this picturesque property. There is a private yard which is fenced, with a large, paved BBQ / Alfresco area for outdoor entertaining, an established garden, and a lawn for the pets and children to play. Beyond the yard are the paddocks with a dam and animal shelter perfect for the rural lifestyle of enjoying a pony or motorbikes.
Vehicle accommodation is excellent with a double garage with internal access to the home, as well as a carport on the driveway.
For those who need serious space to store the boat, caravan or equipment, for a workspace to tinker, or for the dream mancave, look no further. The massive 24mx12m shed is a standout feature of this property. It includes concrete floor, roller door, PA door, 240-volt single phase power, and a twopost hoist with high lift, suitable for a four-wheel drive.
Additional features of this impressive property include, ample sustainability benefits with solar panels, town water, a large 100,000 litre water tank, a 500litre water tank for the garden, septic tank, a dam for livestock, additional shedding a studio space offering an abundance of possibilities for hobbies, storage or creative pursuits, NBN connectivity and the country school bus stops 100 meters from the front door.
Combining a classic rural lifestyle with modern décor and comfort, with exceptional shedding, this idyllic lifestyle property presents a rare opportunity for the discerning buyer.
If you have been searching for a beautifully renovated family home with incredible shedding, close to town, that offers endless ways to enjoy a rural lifestyle, look no further than 25 Doble Road Smythes Creek.
Listing description written by Daniel Bozoski, Buxton Ballarat — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.