Daylesford at a glance
2,781
People
$760,000
Median sale
$509/wk
Median rent
3.48%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 50 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Daylesford › Bald Hill Rd
$1,950,000–$2,145,000
For sale
Asking range
6
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Car spaces
36,200 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
Asking
$1,950,000–$2,145,000
Asking range · $54/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Daylesford at a glance
2,781
People
$760,000
Median sale
$509/wk
Median rent
3.48%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 50 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Daylesford
+156.6%
Median sale
Suburb $760,000
-2.12 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.48%
Suburb median $760,000 from 50 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.
$114,564 on top of the price (5.9% 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.
Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.
Pre-filled with Daylesford'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 $509/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 1.4%. 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
Daylesford at a glance
2,781
People
$760,000
Median sale
$509/wk
Median rent
3.48%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 50 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by McQueen Real EstateCandlebark is a private lifestyle sanctuary of rare beauty, where architectural design, sweeping views and complete tranquillity converge. Surrounded by untouched landscape and abundant wildlife — with regular sightings of emus, kangaroos, echidnas and wombats, the property offers an extraordinary sense of seclusion within the region’s celebrated spa country. Set within just over 3.6 hectares (approx.) of pristine native bushland, only ten minutes from the vibrant heart of Daylesford.
The architecturally designed main residence is defined by light, scale and connection to the landscape. Expansive floor-to-ceiling glazing frames panoramic vistas across the bushland towards Daylesford and the iconic Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens, while soaring ceilings enhance the sense of space throughout the open-plan living and dining domains. Designed for both entertaining and relaxed family living, the interiors include a billiards room, rumpus or theatre space and multiple retreat areas, all warmed by the ambience of wood fireplaces.
The residence comprises three generous bedrooms, three bathrooms and a dedicated office or optional fourth bedroom. Zoned electric underfloor heating throughout the main level, split-system climate control and a double garage with integrated workshop further enhance everyday comfort and functionality.
A charming second residence provides exceptional lifestyle flexibility. The inviting three-bedroom guest cottage showcases exposed timber trusses, a cosy fireplace and a private balcony overlooking the surrounding bushland. With two bathrooms, a central living area and its own entrance, it offers ideal accommodation for guests, multi-generational living or boutique holiday letting.
A detached studio adds further versatility, perfectly suited for creative pursuits, a home business or additional guest accommodation (STCA).
Outdoor living is equally captivating. A sweeping verandah and elevated balcony extend to an expansive pool terrace designed for effortless entertaining. Here, a solar-heated saltwater swimming pool with motorised cover and shade sail creates a private resort-style retreat set against the natural bush backdrop.
Thoughtfully equipped for comfort and resilience, the property includes multiple water tanks, generator-supported pumps, extensive fire protection systems and a dedicated fire bunker. The land remains unfenced, allowing native wildlife to move freely through the landscape and preserving the property’s remarkable sense of natural harmony.
Candlebark is a remarkable offering — feel at one with nature amidst your own private sanctuary combining luxurious architectural design, flexible accommodation and breathtaking natural beauty just minutes from the renowned dining, wellness and village culture of Daylesford.
** We have obtained all information in this document from sources we believe to be reliable, however, we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Prospective purchasers are advised to carry out their own investigations.
Listing description written by Kim McQueen, McQueen Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.