South Launceston at a glance
4,840
People
$662,500
Median sale
$549/wk
Median rent
4.31%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 48 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
TAS › South Launceston › Watchorn St
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
521 m²
Land
114 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
No recorded sale price for this property yet.
Local land rate: recorded House sales in South Launceston (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $927/m² of land (n=108). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
South Launceston at a glance
4,840
People
$662,500
Median sale
$549/wk
Median rent
4.31%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 48 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
TASPlanning 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 for this property.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $549/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 for this property. 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 for this property.
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
South Launceston at a glance
4,840
People
$662,500
Median sale
$549/wk
Median rent
4.31%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 48 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Peter Lees Real EstateIdeally positioned between Kings Meadows and the Launceston CBD, this three-bedroom, one-bathroom brick home offers an outstanding opportunity for first home buyers and savvy investors alike.
Inside, the home retains a warm retro charm with its classic kitchen featuring gas cooking, and a well-sized loungeroom complimented by a reverse-cycle heating for convenience and comfort. A bright sunroom adds flexibility for a multipurpose room, whether it is a home office, playroom, or an additional living space.
Outside, a carport provides off-street parking, and a spacious backyard offers endless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors - whether you envision a play area for children, raised garden beds, or a cosy outdoor area to relax and enjoy.
Set on a 521m² General Residential block, the property is currently leased through Peter Lees Real Estate until February 2026, with a tenant eager to stay on, should an investor purchase - providing immediate income.
Whether you're looking to enter the property market or expand your investment portfolio, 28 Watchorn Street offers comfort, convenience, and excellent potential in a highly sought-after area.
Current Lease expiry 28/2/26 Current Lease $340pw
Updated Rental appraisal $440-$480 pw
*Peter Lees Real Estate has used a variety of sources to obtain information relating to this property. We believe all are reliable sources and have no reason to doubt the accuracy of the information, however we cannot guarantee it. Prospective purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries.
Boundary lines are indicative only.
Listing description written by Beck Routley, Peter Lees Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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