Upwey at a glance
6,877
People
$870,000
Median sale
$590/wk
Median rent
3.53%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 66 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Upwey › Glenfern Rd
$916,000
Last sold
11 Dec 2025
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
906 m²
Land
Districts View
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
$916,000
11 Dec 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Upwey (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $808/m² of land (n=99). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Upwey at a glance
6,877
People
$870,000
Median sale
$590/wk
Median rent
3.53%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 66 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Upwey
+5.3%
Median sale
Suburb $870,000
-0.18 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.53%
Suburb median $870,000 from 66 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
ZN
Zone
LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE
LDRZ
Jurisdiction
Yarra Ranges
Yarra Ranges, 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.
The official layer maps a bushfire risk zone on this parcel, intersecting about 99.8% of it (Vicmap Planning, retrieved 31 Aug 2026). Verify the extent against the title before relying on unaffected land.
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 LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE · LDRZ (ZN). Official parcel area about 907 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. Official parcel about 907 m² — land size can look like optionality. What reduces it: BUSHFIRE MANAGEMENT OVERLAY; SIGNIFICANT LANDSCAPE OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 22; EROSION MANAGEMENT OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 3. Pay house money or walk — do not pay site money until a planner confirms a pathway through this stack. Victoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $590/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 LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE · LDRZ (ZN). Official parcel area about 907 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?
KnownlowOfficial parcel about 907 m² — land size can look like optionality. What reduces it: BUSHFIRE MANAGEMENT OVERLAY; SIGNIFICANT LANDSCAPE OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 22; EROSION MANAGEMENT OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 3. Pay house money or walk — do not pay site money until a planner confirms a pathway through this stack.
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
Upwey at a glance
6,877
People
$870,000
Median sale
$590/wk
Median rent
3.53%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 66 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by LOCI Ferntree GullySet in the golden mile of Upwey - low, private, and beautifully cradled by nature - this home brings together artisan touches, hilltop light, and a homely warmth that feels instantly grounding. Lovingly renovated throughout, every space carries a sense of care and craftsmanship, from the rustic hardwood flooring to the bespoke redwood island bench that anchors the open-plan kitchen and living zone. Add in the ambient glow of a Nectre wood fire and you’ve got a home that feels like a retreat all year round - cosy in winter, sunlit in summer, and always welcoming.
The design is thoughtful and family-friendly, with four bedrooms tucked into a private wing, a separate study for working or schooling from home, and updated bathrooms that lean into comfort and calm. Step outside, and the home opens wide to a huge north-easterly entertaining deck promising sky-drenched mornings and hazy sunset evenings. With views stretching across the ranges, it’s the perfect setting for relaxed dining, quiet contemplation, or entertaining the people you love.
The outdoors continue to delight - a fully fenced backyard with lawn for play, magnolias that bloom with ceremony each season, a mini orchard offering citrus and sweetness, and a firepit zone ready for starry-night storytelling. Under-house storage, a woodshed, chicken coop, and water tanks bring both utility and authenticity - a true Hills lifestyle with thoughtful practicality.
You’ll Love:
• 906m2 approx. block
• Open-plan living zone with Nectre wood fire - warm, tactile & atmospheric
• Rustic hardwood timber flooring + luxe new carpet throughout
• Kitchen with live-edge redwood island, 900mm GLEM cooker, Miele dishwasher & plumbed fridge space
• 4 bedrooms in a private wing + dedicated study
• NE-facing deck with stunning hills outlook & glorious light
• Updated family bathroom with bath & shower plus updated ensuite to master plus underfloor heating to both
• Fully covered side patio for all-weather play
• Double-glazed windows & split system comfort
• Mini orchard: lemon, orange, mandarin, grapefruit, fig, nectarine & olive
• Double remote garage, additional parking, woodshed & chicken house
• Water tanks for garden use, under-house & under-deck storage/play zone
• Freshly painted + re-sealed & pointed roof
• Peaceful, cosy, homely feel with excellent insulation
Lifestyle
Here, you live surrounded by nature yet never far from convenience. Walk the back entrance into breathtaking Birdsland Reserve just across the road, or wander to Upwey South Primary for easy school runs. The city views from the driveway remind you how close you remain to urban life, with Wellington Road offering direct city access when needed. Bushwalking escapes include Glenfern Valley and Gilmour Park, while everyday essentials sit close at hand at Glenfern Village Shops, Ferntree Gully Village, and Mountain Gate Shopping Centre. With quality schools, playgrounds, transport links, nature trails, reserves, and community warmth all around - this is hills living with real-world practicality.
A soulful renovation, sweeping outlooks, natural abundance, and a location that feels both serene and connected - this is a home that lives as beautifully as it looks. Love it. Live it.
LOCI Real Estate has taken every precaution to ensure the information contained herein is true and accurate, however accept no responsibility and disclaim all liability in respect to any errors, omissions, inaccuracies, or misstatements that may occur. Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries to verify the information contained herein.
Listing description written by Jarrod Peterson, LOCI Ferntree Gully — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.