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 › Sandgate Rise
$311,500
Last sold
25 Mar 2026
0
Bedrooms
0
Bathrooms
0
Car spaces
420 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
$311,500
25 Mar 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded Land sales in Cowes (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $668/m² of land (n=5). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
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
-56.2%
Median sale
Suburb $711,250
+4.77 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.71%
Suburb median $711,250 from 82 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 $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. No recorded off-street parking — often a discount versus the suburb median for the same beds.
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
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 Barry Plant Phillip IslandA fantastic opportunity for homeowners and investors alike, this vacant and near level 420m² (approx.) allotment is superbly positioned in the ever-popular Shearwater Estate in Cowes - one of the most desirable and family-friendly pockets of Cowes.
Whether you're planning a permanent residence, a stylish holiday retreat, or a smart addition to your investment portfolio, this exceptional parcel of land offers the perfect blank canvas to bring your coastal vision to life.
What truly sets this block apart is its enviable position directly opposite a large grassy park. Imagine morning walks with the dog, children playing safely within sight of home, or relaxed afternoons enjoying the open green space just steps from your front door. It's an idyllic setting that captures the very essence of relaxed island living.
Lifestyle and convenience go hand in hand here. The beautiful shoreline at the end of Coughlin Road is just a short, flat stroll away, offering easy access to the beach for swimming, paddleboarding, fishing, or sunset walks along the sand. Golf enthusiasts will appreciate being directly opposite the renowned Phillip Island Golf Club, while everyday essentials are within comfortable walking distance, including the Silverleaves Anerie General, the local Cowes primary school, and the vibrant cafés, restaurants and shops of the Cowes Main Street precinct.
Located on stunning Phillip Island, this property also places you within reach of world-class attractions, scenic coastal trails and a welcoming community atmosphere that makes the island so special. Whether it's weekend escapes or year-round living, you'll be immersed in a lifestyle defined by fresh sea air, open space and natural beauty.
Opportunities to secure quality land in this tightly held estate are increasingly rare. If you've been searching for the ideal block to build your dream coastal home in a premium location, this outstanding offering is sure to impress.
Listing description written by Christie Spargo, Barry Plant Phillip Island — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.