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 › Waterford Dr
$1,140,000
Last sold
10 Apr 2026
5
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
5
Car spaces
579 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
$1,140,000
10 Apr 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Cowes (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,193/m² of land (n=52). 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
+60.3%
Median sale
Suburb $711,250
-1.39 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.
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 Stockdale & Leggo Phillip Island | San RemoPositioned in the tightly held Shearwater Estate, this impressive residence delivers the perfect blend of lifestyle, functionality and architectural design. With sweeping views across the neighbouring golf course and a floor plan designed for the entire family, it is an ideal permanent home or luxurious coastal retreat.
Upstairs is bathed in natural light with north-facing orientation and raked ceilings. The open-plan living, dining and kitchen zone flows seamlessly to a spacious deck, capturing stunning golf course and scenic outlook, with outdoor stairs linking directly to the backyard.
The gourmet kitchen is fitted with Bosch appliances, a Qasair rangehood and stone benchtops, while the living area is enhanced by a fireplace for cosy winter nights. The master retreat features its own dressing room and ensuite, accompanied on this level by the 5th bedroom or private office, and powder room.
Downstairs offers a versatile family hub with polished concrete floors, three robed bedrooms, a stylish central bathroom, separate powder room and a generous rumpus room opening to the undercover alfresco. The oversized garage includes room for a workshop, roller door access to the rear perfect for storing a boat, plus clever under-stair storage. On the left of the property, rear yard access behind secure gates provides excellent space for a boat, caravan & trailer, while a powered studio/workshop in the backyard adds even more flexibility.
Premium additions elevate the home further, including hardwood floors, double glazing throughout, three split systems, a central vacuum system and a 6kw solar power system for sustainability and efficiency.
Delivering five generous bedrooms, multiple living zones, expansive garaging and a workshop/studio, this home has been thoughtfully designed for family living with every comfort considered. Set in one of Cowes' most prestigious enclaves, 3 Waterford Drive is a rare opportunity to secure a lifestyle address where practicality meets luxury.
Listing description written by Jaime Morris, Stockdale & Leggo Phillip Island | San Remo — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.