Goolwa Beach at a glance
2,254
People
$730,000
Median sale
$505/wk
Median rent
3.60%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 30 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
SA › Goolwa Beach › Merrett Ave
$720,000
Last sold
10 Oct 2025
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
5
Car spaces
947 m²
Land
142 m²
Building
Districts View
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
$720,000
10 Oct 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Goolwa Beach (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $809/m² of land (n=113). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Goolwa Beach at a glance
2,254
People
$730,000
Median sale
$505/wk
Median rent
3.60%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 30 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Goolwa Beach
-1.4%
Median sale
Suburb $730,000
+0.05 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.60%
Suburb median $730,000 from 30 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
SAPlanning 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.” Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $505/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. Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question. 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
UnknownNearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.
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
Goolwa Beach at a glance
2,254
People
$730,000
Median sale
$505/wk
Median rent
3.60%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 30 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Harris South CoastBest Offers By 12pm Tuesday 21st October (unless sold prior)
Beyond its inherent cottage charm lies a vibe that's soulful, creative, and joy-filled – and this très chic three-bedroom abode with true character is just minutes from Goolwa's surf.
But here, the bucket and spade serve a different purpose. Designed for those who thrive on self-sufficiency, this light-footed retreat hosts a 7.5kW solar system, a 10.1kW battery, prolific fruit trees and two chook yards, all on a wholesome 948sqm allotment.
Inside and out, this top-to-toe remodel is a marvel - from the minimalist kitchen, modern bathroom and new timber decking to the crisp lighting, soft furnishings, solid timber floors, and every cleverly unexpected contrast that together, simply clicks.
Modern skylights meet sky-piercing timber beams, French doors meet ventilating louvres, and a magnified terrazzo-inspired kitchen splash-back anchors a palette that's slick, textured and utterly cohesive.
From the new deck, the fully irrigated backyard plays, nurtures and produces, while the gated driveway offers a 6m x 6m powered shed and an annexed double carport - perfect for projects.
Off entry, the leading bedroom offers customised open wardrobes. The galley kitchen frames the open plan living zone, where a combustion fire, split system air conditioning, and those high-altitude ceilings make way for a mezzanine loft, catering to crafts, storage, or as a reading nook.
And the best accompaniment to home-grown goodness is a rustic all-weather BBQ haven like this one.
Someone, somewhere, needs this light-filled 'groovy kind of love' in their life - the kind that really warms the cockles… and it just so happens you're in easy reach to sweep Goolwa Beach for those too.
A spot just as close to its historic wharf and retail hub as it is for brunch at Kuti Shack, a breezy dawn beach patrol or a round with mates at South Lakes Golf Course.
For families, couples, or purely for the good life, this productive, coastal canvas covers a lot of ground – and as a sustainable lifestyle playground, it's magical.
More aspects to love:
Replaced Colorbond roofing
New contemporary kitchen & bathroom
Open plan living zone featuring a loft-style mezzanine
Substantial 7.5kW solar system + 10.1kW battery
6m x 6m (approx.) powered shed with roller door
Backyard vehicle access to a 6m x 5m (approx.) dual carport
All-seasons outdoor entertainer's deck with BBQ
Oversized open plan living zone ceiling fan
Central combustion fire & split system climate comfort
New window furnishings & new modern skylights
44,000L of connected rainwater
Solar HWS
All-areas garden irrigation
Prolific producing fruit trees
Cubby house & chook yard
And much more…
Specifications:
CT / 5130/887
Council / Alexandrina
Zoning / N- Neighbourhood (Residential)
Built / 1988
Land / 947sqm (approx)
Frontage / 20.73m
Council Rates / $1822.45/pa
Emergency Services Levy / $96.90/pa
SA Water / $82.30/pq
Estimated rental assessment / Written rental assessment can be provided upon request
Nearby Schools /Goolwa Primary School, Goolwa Secondary College
Disclaimer: All information provided has been obtained from sources we believe to be accurate, however, we cannot guarantee the information is accurate and we accept no liability for any errors or omissions (including but not limited to a property's land size, floor plans and size, building age and condition). Interested parties should make their own enquiries and obtain their own legal and financial advice. Should this property be scheduled for auction, the Vendor's Statement may be inspected at any Harris Real Estate office for 3 consecutive business days immediately preceding the auction and at the auction for 30 minutes before it starts. RLA | 337539
Listing description written by Paul Price, Harris South Coast — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.