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VIC › Venus Bay › Crichton Cres

30 Crichton Cres, Venus Bay VIC 3956

For saleHouse

$450,000

For sale

Asking

2

Bedrooms

1

Bathrooms

3

Car spaces

668 m²

Land

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Given the $450,000 ask, is this worth your time?

Why this ask?

  • FactListed for sale, asking $450,000(Listing record · 14 May 2026)
  • CalculationLand 668 m² against a 110 m² dwelling — the land is most of what is being bought.(Districts calculation)

What could make it worth more?

  • InterpretationA large lot with a small dwelling means the value case rests on the land and what the zone allows on it, not the house.

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

$450,000

Asking · $674/m² of land

No recorded sale for this property.

Venus Bay at a glance

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Median sale

No data

Median rent

No data

Suburb gross yield

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Total cost to purchase

Purchase Price
$450,000
Stamp Duty (Victoria)
$22,070
Transfer/Registration Fee
$1,157
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
$476,927

$26,927 on top of the price (6.0% 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

No rent is recorded for this listing. Enter a weekly rent to model yield.

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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$450,000available14 May 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?

No advertised rent and no suburb rent aggregate are loaded. Official bond files are not loaded. Listing rent and suburb aggregates are evidence, not this address’s rent.

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

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

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.”

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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.

0 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

    Unknown

    No advertised rent and no suburb rent aggregate are loaded. Official bond files are not loaded. Listing rent and suburb aggregates are evidence, not this address’s rent.

  • 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

Venus Bay in one glance

Venus Bay at a glance

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Median sale

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Median rent

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Suburb gross yield

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Keep researching

  • Why Venus Bay? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Venus Bay →
  • Other records on Crichton Cres →

Listing material

Listed by Ray White Inverloch

Modern Coastal Charm Meets Village Convenience

Welcome to 30 Crichton Crescent, a beautifully refreshed retreat located in the heart of the "First Estate." Offered on a complete Walk In, Walk Out basis, this property presents a rare, seamless opportunity.Whether you're searching for the ultimate weekend getaway, a savvy investment, or a low-maintenance permanent residence, this property offers the perfect blend of modern comfort and relaxed coastal living.

Set on a generous, fully fenced allotment of approximately 670sqm, this home greets you with established palm trees and a charming front porch - the ideal spot for your morning coffee.

The Interior: Modern & Move-In Ready

Read the full description

Forget the "fixer-upper" stress and forget the stress of moving trucks or appliance shopping. The heavy lifting has already been done with tasteful renovations throughout the heart of the home.

• Complete Turn-Key Package: Everything you need to start enjoying the Venus Bay lifestyle immediately is already here.

• Contemporary Kitchen: Bright, functional, and recently updated to cater to the home chef.

• Renovated Bathroom: Sleek finishes that bring a touch of luxury to your post-beach routine.

• Comfort Year-Round: A powerful split system ensures you're cool in the summer and cozy during those Bass Coast winters.

• The Essentials: Two comfortable bedrooms, plus a practical internal laundry for everyday convenience.

The Outdoors: Space to Breathe

The exterior of this property is designed for the classic Venus Bay lifestyle:

• The "Beach Wash-Off": An outdoor hot and cold shower - an absolute game changer for rinsing off the salt and sand after a day at the surf.

• Storage & Security: A single car garage/shed provides plenty of room for the boat, surfboards, or garden tools.

• Green Thumbs Rejoice: The property features a bore irrigation system throughout the entire garden, keeping the grounds lush and green without the burden of high water bills.

• Fully Fenced: A safe haven for kids and pets to roam freely within the 670sqm boundary.

Location, Location, Location

Positioned in one of the most sought-after pockets of Venus Bay, you are perfectly placed to enjoy everything the area is famous for:

• Beach 1: A short trip to the iconic, patrolled surf beach.

• The Village: Moments away from the local shops, cafes, and community atmosphere.

• Nature at Your Doorstep: Direct access to the scenic walking track that meanders along the Tarwin River, connecting you straight into town for a peaceful afternoon stroll.

Disclaimer: To inspect this property, we kindly ask that you provide photo identification as a condition of entry.

Listing description written by Michael TC, Ray White Inverloch — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Deck
  • Dishwasher
  • Fully Fenced
  • Secure Parking
  • Shed
  • Water Tank
  • Workshop

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