Brown Hill at a glance
4,639
People
$630,000
Median sale
$408/wk
Median rent
3.37%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 45 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Brown Hill › Gracefield Dr
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
6
Car spaces
2,688 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 Brown Hill (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $968/m² of land (n=80). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Brown Hill at a glance
4,639
People
$630,000
Median sale
$408/wk
Median rent
3.37%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 45 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
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 $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. 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
Brown Hill at a glance
4,639
People
$630,000
Median sale
$408/wk
Median rent
3.37%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 45 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by McGrath BallaratRarely does a home offer such a remarkable combination of space, luxury and tranquillity, delivering a true country-style lifestyle while remaining only moments from Ballarat's thriving CBD.
• Set within one of Brown Hill's most highly sought-after pocke ts, this exceptional family residence occupies an expansive 2,688m² allotment and presents a rare opportunity to secure a peaceful lifestyle in a quiet street tucked away from main roads. Surrounded by other quality homes and enjoying a wonderful sense of community, the property offers privacy, space and convenience in equal measure.
• The heart of the home is an expansive open-plan living domain, where family living and entertaining effortlessly come together. A spacious family room and dining area flow seamlessly outdoors to a substantial undercover entertaining deck, perfectly positioned to capture beautiful views across the established natural setting and abundant native birdlife.
• Overlooking the living zone is a stunning family kitchen designed for both everyday functionality and entertaining. Featuring generous bench space, a striking window splashback with views across the entertaining area, ample storage, a walk-in pantry, dishwasher, 900mm oven and cooktop, the kitchen is perfectly equipped for modern family life.
• A large formal lounge positioned at the front of the home provides valuable flexibility, easily serving as a second living area, home office, theatre room, children's playroom or quiet retreat.
• The luxurious master suite offers a peaceful sanctuary, complete with a spacious walk-in robe and an impressive ensuite featuring double vanity, a large shower and separate toilet. Three additional generously sized bedrooms are fitted with built-in robes and are serviced by a beautifully appointed family bathroom featuring a freestanding bath, shower, additional vanity and a separate toilet with powder area.
• Further enhancing the home's appeal are year-round comforts including gas central heating and split-system cooling, quality window furnishings, a spacious laundry with excellent storage, additional walk-in linen storage, solar power and a remote double garage with high ceilings and direct internal access to the home.
• Outside, the property's impressive grounds provide endless opportunities for families, entertainers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. The private backyard offers ample room for children and pets to enjoy, while dual-access driveways provide convenient access to the rear of the property with plenty of space to accommodate caravans, boats, trailers and additional vehicles.
• A permitted garden shed provides ideal storage for a ride-on mower, while the substantial allotment offers exciting potential for additional shedding or future improvements (STCA).
• One of the property's most unique features is the fully fenced natural waterway that meanders through the rear of the allotment, creating a picturesque environment home to ducks, frogs, yabbies and an abundance of native wildlife. Whether enjoying the outlook from the deck, gathering around the impressive brick outdoor fireplace within the entertaining area, or relaxing beside a fire pit near the creek, this remarkable setting offers a lifestyle rarely found within city limits.
• Perfectly positioned for convenience, the home offers easy access to the Western Freeway for Melbourne commuters while remaining just minutes from the Ballarat CBD. Families will appreciate the close proximity to local shops, schools, public transport, parks and reserves, making day-to-day living effortless.
• Whether you're seeking an executive family residence, a peaceful lifestyle retreat or simply a home that offers space, quality and an exceptional natural setting, this outstanding Brown Hill property delivers on every level.
• Contact Tony today to arrange your private inspection.
Listing description written by Tony Zelencich, McGrath Ballarat — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.