Blackwood at a glance
4,381
People
$1,180,000
Median sale
$613/wk
Median rent
2.70%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 13 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$1,075,000
Last sold
27 May 2025
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
4
Car spaces
1,169 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
$1,075,000
27 May 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Blackwood (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,018/m² of land (n=85). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Blackwood at a glance
4,381
People
$1,180,000
Median sale
$613/wk
Median rent
2.70%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 13 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Blackwood
-8.9%
Median sale
Suburb $1,180,000
+0.27 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.70%
Suburb median $1,180,000 from 13 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
SAPlanning 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.” Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $613/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. Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question. 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
UnknownNearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.
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
Blackwood at a glance
4,381
People
$1,180,000
Median sale
$613/wk
Median rent
2.70%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 13 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Harris Real Estate GlenelgContracted by Dave & Sarah Smith
When you picture a quintessential home that embodies the style and substance of arguably the most beautiful pocket of our flourishing foothills – this classic weatherboard has not only been reinvigorated but recognised by the Centre for Liveability for its stylish salute to Blackwood's beauty.
Bridging that perfect position between the peaceful privacy of the surrounding Reserves and Recreation Parks, while somehow remaining on the doorstep of Blackwood Village – the quiet nature and convenience is something you're sure to remain grateful for daily.
And now, after the completion of its inspired renovation, the spacious three-bedroom interior forms a worthy reflection of the enchanting grounds, inviting in the evergreen landscape which offsets the earthly textures of the remodelled country-chic kitchen.
Ready to comfortably sustain a growing brood while remaining conscious of the precious surrounding environment, the home is ready to go off-grid with a 7.7kW solar system and battery backup, while the combustion fireplace doubles down on the rustic romanticism come the cooler months.
Uniting outside within, the brand-new Merbau deck is itching to entertain your next dinner party, stepping up to plenty of sunny spaces to sit, a cubby house to play pretend shop, veggie gardens to garnish your Sunday roast and a firepit area to end the weekend with toasted marshmallows – every aspect of this property encourages connection and quality time with those you love the most.
A true lifestyle property proved to embody liveability and the very essence of Blackwood, we can't wait for you to experience the magic of Melton for yourself…
Even more to love:
• Recognised by The Centre of Liveability (endorsed by the CSIRO)
• Dual carport, cubby house, veggie gardens & gorgeous grounds
• Built-in robes to all three spacious bedrooms
• Induction cooktop, Westinghouse oven, Fisher & Paykel dishwasher
• Spacious, modern bathroom with claw-foot tub
• Efficient split system air conditioning, combustion wood fireplace
• Environmentally conscious 7.7kW solar system with battery backup, cross ventilation & energy efficient LED lighting
• Zoned for Blackwood Primary & High, plus proximity to St John's Grammar & Concordia College
• Just a stroll from walking trails, bus stop, Blackwood Village & railway station
• Quick trip down the hill to Flinders Uni & Hospital, Westfield Marion & the coastline, plus just 20-minutes from the CBD
Everthing we love about hills living can be found at 30 Melton Street... a once in a lifetime opportunity not to be missed!
Specifications:
CT / 5429/785
Council / Mitcham
Zoning / HN
Built / 1958
Land / 1169m2 (approx.)
Frontage / 18.29m
Council Rates / $1,931.70pa
Emergency Services Levy / $171.60pa
SA Water / $209.22pq
Estimated rental assessment / $690 to $720 per week / Written rental assessment can be provided upon request
Nearby Schools / Blackwood P.S, Eden Hills P.S, Belair P.S, Bellevue Heights P.S, Blackwood H.S, Springbank Secondary College, Mitcham Girls H.S
Disclaimer: All information provided has been obtained from sources we believe to be accurate, however, we cannot guarantee the information is accurate and we accept no liability for any errors or omissions (including but not limited to a property's land size, floor plans and size, building age and condition). Interested parties should make their own enquiries and obtain their own legal and financial advice. Should this property be scheduled for auction, the Vendor's Statement may be inspected at any Harris Real Estate office for 3 consecutive business days immediately preceding the auction and at the auction for 30 minutes before it starts. RLA | 333839
Listing description written by Dave & Sarah Smith, Harris Real Estate Glenelg — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.