Lara at a glance
22,225
People
$740,000
Median sale
$514/wk
Median rent
3.61%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 44 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Lara › Homestead Dr
$570,000
Last sold
21 July 2026
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
244 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
$570,000
21 July 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Lara (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,332/m² of land (n=74). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Lara at a glance
22,225
People
$740,000
Median sale
$514/wk
Median rent
3.61%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 44 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Lara
-23.0%
Median sale
Suburb $740,000
+1.08 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.61%
Suburb median $740,000 from 44 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 $514/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
Lara at a glance
22,225
People
$740,000
Median sale
$514/wk
Median rent
3.61%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 44 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Ray White LaraPerfectly positioned in the ever-growing Austin Estate, this brand new home at 269 Homestead Drive, Lara offers the ideal blend of low-maintenance living, modern finishes and everyday convenience. Never occupied this is an outstanding opportunity for first home buyers, downsizers or investors looking to secure a quality home in one of Lara's fastest-growing communities.
Designed for easy living, the home features three bedrooms including a privately positioned master suite complete with walk-in robe and ensuite, while the remaining bedrooms are serviced by a central bathroom with separate shower and bath.
At the heart of the home, the light-filled open plan living and dining area flows seamlessly into the contemporary kitchen, showcasing quality appliances, dishwasher, excellent storage and stone benchtops. Sliding doors lead out to the private rear yard, providing space for kids, pets or simply relaxing outdoors.
Comfort and efficiency have been carefully considered with split system heating and cooling, ceiling fans, panel heating, solar panels and an oversized single garage with internal access.
Adding further appeal, the home enjoys a prime position opposite future parkland and is surrounded by exciting infrastructure. With Austin Sporting Fields, proposed schools, Lara's shopping precinct, Lara Primary School and Secondary College, Avalon Airport, Geelong Grammar and easy access to Bacchus Marsh Road all close by, the location offers outstanding convenience and future growth potential. Melbourne CBD, the You Yangs and Serendip Sanctuary are also within easy reach.
Whether you're looking to move straight in or add a quality asset to your portfolio, this turnkey home delivers the perfect combination of lifestyle and location.
Features:
• Brand new and never occupied
• Three bedrooms, two bathrooms
• Master bedroom with walk-in robe and ensuite
• Open plan living and dining area
• Modern kitchen with dishwasher and quality appliances
• Split system cooling
• Ceiling fans and panel heating
• Low-maintenance backyard
• Positioned within walking distance to local parks
• Located within the sought-after Austin Estate
*Every precaution has been taken to establish the accuracy of the above information but does not constitute any representation by the vendor or agent.*
*Photo ID is required at all open for inspections.*
Listing description written by Peter Norman, Ray White Lara — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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