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.
VIC › Cowes › Osbourne Ave
$985,000–$1,080,000
For sale
Asking range
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
123 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
$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.
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.
Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.
$60,284 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.
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.
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 $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.
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 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
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
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.
Listing material
Listed by Ray White Phillip IslandThere 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.
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.