Herne Hill at a glance
3,471
People
$835,000
Median sale
$466/wk
Median rent
2.90%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 12 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Herne Hill › Church St
$700,000
Last sold
29 Nov 2025
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
311 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
$700,000
29 Nov 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Herne Hill at a glance
3,471
People
$835,000
Median sale
$466/wk
Median rent
2.90%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 12 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Herne Hill
-16.2%
Median sale
Suburb $835,000
+0.56 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.90%
Suburb median $835,000 from 12 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 $466/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
Herne Hill at a glance
3,471
People
$835,000
Median sale
$466/wk
Median rent
2.90%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 12 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by McGrath Geelong | NewtownNestled in the heart of Herne Hill, this beautifully renovated home at 297B Church Street, offers the perfect blend of modern elegance and everyday comfort.
From the moment you step inside, you'll be greeted by a light-filled, north-facing open-plan living, dining and kitchen area, enhanced by double-glazed windows that provide year-round warmth and energy efficiency. The modern kitchen features stone benchtops, an electric cooktop, stainless steel appliances and a dishwasher, making it a stylish and practical space for any home chef.
The home boasts three generously sized bedrooms, including a master suite complete with a walk-in robe, ensuite and ceiling fan. The additional two bedrooms each include built-in robes and ceiling fans, ensuring comfort for the whole family. A convenient study nook offers the perfect work-from-home solution, while two luxurious bathrooms add a touch of sophistication-the main bathroom featuring a stunning free-standing bath, shower and toilet.
With two separate living areas, there's plenty of space for everyone to enjoy. The second living zone opens onto a large deck, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor flow that's ideal for entertaining. The fully fenced and landscaped front yard adds to the home's charm, while the rear outdoor area provides a generous space for gatherings and low-maintenance gardens for easy care.
Recent upgrades include a new Colorbond roof with premium insulation and complete restumping, giving you peace of mind that all the hard work has been done. Additional features include two reverse-cycle heating and cooling systems, elegant floorboards, soaring nine-foot ceilings and a single carport with room for a second car off-street.
Perfectly positioned close to the ever-popular Pakington Street, Geelong CBD, and the Waterfront, this home offers convenience and lifestyle in one exceptional package. Melbourne commuters will appreciate the easy access to the Geelong Ring Road, while local shops and schools are just a short stroll away. Be quick to inspect, homes of this calibre in Herne Hill don't last long.
- Beautifully renovated home in sought-after Herne Hill location
- Three spacious bedrooms, master with walk-in robe and ensuite
- Two stylish bathrooms, main with free-standing bath
- Light-filled north-facing open-plan living and dining area
- Modern kitchen with stone benchtops, electric cooktop and dishwasher
- Second living area plus study nook for work-from-home flexibility
- Double-glazed windows, floorboards and 9-foot ceilings throughout
- Large rear deck and landscaped, low-maintenance gardens
- Recent upgrades include new Colorbond roof with insulation and restumping
- Close to Pakington Street, Geelong CBD, Waterfront, and Ring Road access
Listing description written by Candice Costoso, McGrath Geelong | Newtown — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.