Rochester at a glance
2,840
People
$455,000
Median sale
$398/wk
Median rent
4.55%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 11 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Rochester › Village Dr
$1,150,000
For sale
Asking
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
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
Asking
$1,150,000
Asking
No recorded sale for this property.
Rochester at a glance
2,840
People
$455,000
Median sale
$398/wk
Median rent
4.55%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 11 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Rochester
+152.7%
Median sale
Suburb $455,000
-2.75 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 4.55%
Suburb median $455,000 from 11 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
$69,745 on top of the price (6.1% extra)
Estimates only, at standard investor rates — no first-home or owner-occupier concessions applied. Not included: lenders mortgage insurance (usually applies when borrowing more than 80% of the price), loan application and settlement fees from your lender, the foreign-purchaser duty surcharge, and building insurance — in Queensland the property is at your risk from the first business day after signing, not from settlement. Verify with your conveyancer.
Stamp duty and transfer fees: Victoria schedules from 2026-07-01. Ongoing council rates and land tax are not included.
Pre-filled with Rochester's advertised median rent — not a rent for this listing.
Gross yield is weekly rent × 52 ÷ price. Net yield subtracts operating expenses. Cashflow then subtracts interest-only interest on price × LVR. Tax, vacancies, and principal repayments are not included.
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 $398/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.
Gross yield if leased at the suburb aggregate is 1.8%. The yield that matters is the one on achieved rent, which has not been inferred for this address. Net yield (land tax, rates, insurance, vacancy) is not loaded. 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
Rochester at a glance
2,840
People
$455,000
Median sale
$398/wk
Median rent
4.55%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 11 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Ray White RochesterMain Residence - Thoughtful Design for All Seasons
Smart Roofing & Insulation
• Colorbond River Gum Green roof with 27deg pitch to create a natural air buffer, helping to disperse summer heat.
• Entire roof and external walls wrapped in double-sided insulation.
• Ceilings fitted with R4.5 insulation batts throughout, including garage.
• Floor-to-ceiling acoustic batts installed in all internal walls for privacy and sound control.
Energy-Efficient Climate Control
• Engineered, oversized evaporative cooler delivers powerful, low-cost cooling.
• House orientation set 12.5deg off true north to optimize passive solar benefits-cooler summers, warmer winters.
Thermally Efficient Foundation
• Slab features 700mm-deep strip footings, externally lined with 30mm polystyrene, reducing heat loss through the floor by up to 80%.
Interior Upgrades
• Brand new carpets installed in 2024 across four bedrooms, lounge, hallway, and sewing room.
Workshop & Shed - The Ultimate Work & Storage Space
Spacious & Durable Construction
• All-steel Colorbond shed measuring 24m (80ft) x 7.6m (25ft) x 3.45m (11ft 4in) to the eaves.
• Four 6m-wide sliding doors provide easy access for machinery or large projects.
• Fully concreted and painted floors.
Built-in Mechanics' Work Pit
• Size: 4.7m (15ft 5in) x 900mm (3ft) x 1.5m (5ft) deep
• Fitted with dual power outlets-ideal for serious vehicle or machinery work.
Power, Lighting & Storage
• High-efficiency lighting: 2 x 140W LED overheads + 7 x LED tubes
• Plumbed full length for compressed air and power
• 3-phase heavy-duty plug for industrial workshop needs
• Raised mezzanine storage: 6.2m x 3.9m x 2.15m (20ft 4in x 12ft 10in x 7ft 1in)
Extra Features
• Plumbed toilet, wash trough, multi-speed fan, and a Coonara wood heater for year-round usability
• Two buried DK 5,000-gallon rainwater tanks (22,730L each), 90% underground for minimal visual impact and cooler summer water temps
Outdoor Living - Entertainment Meets Function
Undercover BBQ & Entertainment Area
• Spacious area: 9.39m (30ft 3in) x 5.9m (19ft 4in)
• Matching Colorbond roof with 27deg pitch
• Classic 1970s Copper open-fire wood heater
• Overhead multi-directional lighting and 3-speed fan
• Built-in stereo speakers
• Two partial brick feature walls (50-70% of eaves height) with raised flower beds
• Fully paved flooring for low maintenance
Key Highlights
• High-level energy efficiency throughout
• Extensive workshop with mechanical pit & 3-phase power
• Premium insulation and orientation for seasonal comfort
• Modern upgrades with timeless craftsmanship
• Ideal for hobbyists, tradespeople, or anyone who values quality space
Contact Stuart Wilson at 0404 550 429 or Ken Oliver 0417 303 761.
Listing description written by Stuart Wilson, Ray White Rochester — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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