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VIC › Cowes › Osbourne Ave

3/4 Osbourne Ave, Cowes VIC 3922

For saleTownhouse

$985,000–$1,080,000

For sale

Asking range

3

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

123 m²

Land

Districts ViewPrice evidencePlanningSite constraintsHistoryListing

Districts View

Given the $985,000–$1,080,000 ask, is this worth your time?

Why this ask?

  • FactListed for sale, asking $985,000–$1,080,000(Listing record · 5 Feb 2026)
  • CalculationAsk is 38% above the Cowes median recorded sale ($711,250, n=82, last 12 months).(Districts calculation from recorded sales)
  • CalculationIf it leased at Cowes's advertised median rent ($508/wk), implied gross yield would be 2.68% — this is not a rent for this listing.(Districts scenario calculation)

What could make it worth more?

No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.

What could make it worth less?

No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.

What should you verify next?

  1. 1Official planning layers are still retrieving for this parcel — check back before relying on zoning or overlay absence.
  2. 2No hazard layer has been retrieved — confirm flood, bushfire and heritage exposure from council mapping before an offer.

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

The ask against the evidence

Asking

$985,000–$1,080,000

Asking range · $8,008/m² of land

No recorded sale for this property.

Cowes at a glance

7,858

People

$711,250

Median sale

$508/wk

Median rent

3.71%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 82 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Cowes report →

Vs Cowes

+38.5%

Median sale

Suburb $711,250

-1.03 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 3.71%

Suburb median $711,250 from 82 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Total cost to purchase

Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.

Purchase Price
$985,000
Stamp Duty (Victoria)
$54,175
Transfer/Registration Fee
$2,409
Mortgage Registration (est., if financed)
$200
Legal & Conveyancing (est.)
$2,000
Building & Pest Inspection (est.)
$700
Rates & Water Adjustment at Settlement (est.)
$800
Total cash required
$1,045,284

$60,284 on top of the price (6.1% extra)

  • Stamp Duty (Victoria)
  • Transfer/Registration Fee
  • Mortgage Registration
  • Legal & Conveyancing
  • Building & Pest Inspection
  • Rates & Water Adjustment

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.

Rental yield

Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.

Pre-filled with Cowes's advertised median rent — not a rent for this listing.

Net yield
1.18%
Annual cashflow (pre-tax)
$-39,579
Interest cover (DSCR)
0.23
Annual rent
$26,416
Operating expenses
$14,775
Loan amount
$788,000
Annual interest
$51,220
Gross yield
2.68%

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.

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Planning

Planning and development

Planning data is being calculated

Development activity

Data unavailable

Source

  • Provider: unavailable
  • Dataset: unavailable
  • Retrieved: not yet retrieved
  • Version: planning-v1

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

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, bushfire and heritage

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Flood

Not retrieved

Flood exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Bushfire

Not retrieved

Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Heritage

Not retrieved

Heritage listing has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Records

Property history

  1. Listed$985,000–$1,080,000available5 Feb 2026

Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.

Capital growth

VIC

Why this lot, not just this suburb

Why could this property outperform?

Planning 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.

What could kill that thesis?

Confidence: low

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

Income, competition, and yield

What will it realistically rent for?

Confidence: low

No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $508/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms.

What competition will it face?

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.

What does the yield actually look like?

Confidence: low

Gross yield if leased at the suburb aggregate is 2.7%. 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

What this means for this property

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.”

Read more

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

What is known for this property

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

    Unknown

    Planning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.

  • Nearby development pipeline

    Unknown

    Victoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown.

  • Honest achievable rent

    Knownlow

    This 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

    Unknown

    Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.

  • Why is this cheap?

    Unknown

    The constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.

  • Lot-level flood

    Unknown

    Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”

  • Catalyst exposure

    Unknown

    Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.

  • This lot's DA history

    Unknown

    Development applications have not been queried for this parcel.

  • Statutory land value versus ask

    Unknown

    Statutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.

  • Net yield / holding costs

    Unknown

    Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.

Area

Cowes in one glance

Cowes at a glance

7,858

People

$711,250

Median sale

$508/wk

Median rent

3.71%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 82 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Cowes report →

Keep researching

  • Why Cowes? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Cowes →
  • Other records on Osbourne Ave →

Listing material

Listed by Ray White Phillip Island

Your Phillip Island Escape with Rooftop Bay Views

There are homes you live in, and then there are homes that completely change the way you live. Perfectly positioned just footsteps from the Cowes foreshore, this architecturally designed townhouse delivers a rare blend of space, style and uninterrupted coastal atmosphere - with the bay quite literally at your doorstep.

Spanning multiple levels and finished to a high standard throughout, the home has been thoughtfully designed to capture light, outlook and flow. The heart of the residence is the expansive open-plan living, dining and kitchen zone, where clean contemporary lines meet effortless functionality. The kitchen is both striking and practical, with quality appliances, generous bench space and a stunning outlook that turns everyday cooking into something special. From here, living spaces extend seamlessly outdoors, creating an easy connection between inside and out.

The crowning glory is the private rooftop terrace - a truly standout feature and a rarity this close to the water. Elevated above it all, this is your own coastal retreat, offering sweeping bay views, cooling sea breezes and complete privacy. It's the perfect place for sunset drinks, long summer evenings, entertaining friends or simply unwinding with the sound of the ocean in the background.

Read the full description

Accommodation is generous and versatile, with well-proportioned bedrooms, modern bathrooms and additional living zones that comfortably cater to families, guests or those working from home. Whether you're hosting visitors, enjoying quiet separation, or setting up a dedicated retreat for weekends away, the layout adapts beautifully to every stage of life. Secure parking, quality finishes and a low-maintenance design complete a home that is as practical as it is impressive.

Living here means embracing everything Cowes and Phillip Island are loved for. Morning walks along the beach, coffee at your favourite café, boating and fishing just moments away, and afternoons spent swimming, cycling or exploring the coastline. Weekends can be filled with farmers markets, boutique shopping, coastal dining, surf beaches, wineries and iconic local attractions - all while Melbourne remains an easy scenic drive away.

Stylish, sophisticated and exceptionally located, this is more than a property - it's a lifestyle statement. A rare opportunity to secure a premium coastal home in one of Cowes' most tightly held foreshore positions.

This Property For Sale in Cowes is proudly brought to you by Ray White Real Estate Phillip Island.

Listing description written by Stephen Harvey, Ray White Phillip Island — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Built-in Robes
  • Floorboards
  • Secure Parking
  • Toilets: 2
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