West Ballina at a glance
3,214
People
$980,000
Median sale
$671/wk
Median rent
3.56%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 7 recorded sales (last 24 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › West Ballina › Dolphin Dr
$900,000
Last sold
24 June 2025
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
3
Car spaces
812 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
$900,000
24 June 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in West Ballina (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,498/m² of land (n=29). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
West Ballina at a glance
3,214
People
$980,000
Median sale
$671/wk
Median rent
3.56%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 7 recorded sales (last 24 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs West Ballina
-8.2%
Median sale
Suburb $980,000
+0.32 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.56%
Suburb median $980,000 from 7 recorded sales (last 24 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
NSWPlanning 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.” NSW has a statewide DA API. Nearby (100–800 m) applications are not loaded for this property yet.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $671/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. NSW has a statewide DA API. Nearby (100–800 m) applications are not loaded for this property yet. 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. NSW net yield needs land tax and VG inputs that are not loaded. Gross yield from listings is not net yield.
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
UnknownNSW has a statewide DA API. Nearby (100–800 m) applications are not loaded for this property yet.
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
UnknownNSW Valuer General land values are not loaded for this property yet.
Net yield / holding costs
UnknownNSW net yield needs land tax and VG inputs that are not loaded. Gross yield from listings is not net yield.
Area
West Ballina at a glance
3,214
People
$980,000
Median sale
$671/wk
Median rent
3.56%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 7 recorded sales (last 24 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by First National Wal Murray & Co BallinaWelcome to this fresh and stylish 3 bedroom single storey home offering waterfront living, modern conveniences and relaxed coastal living.
Step inside to discover spacious, recently refreshed open plan living areas filled with natural light. In the heart of the home is a contemporary kitchen featuring a gas cooktop, dishwasher, island bench and plenty of storage for the home chef.
The generous master bedroom boasts its own ensuite and walk-in wardrobe, while all bedrooms are equipped with ceiling fans for year round comfort. Entertain with ease under the large undercover alfresco area, overlooking the fully fenced backyard with gated access down to the concrete boat ramp, your gateway to waterfront adventure.
For those who love their toys, the property features an extra deep double lock up garage with remote access including drive through access to a covered carport, perfect for a boat, trailer or camper.
Additional features include: Solar hot water system, rainwater tank and garden shed
Ideally located within walking distance to the local shopping precinct, the popular Westower Tavern and just a short drive to Ballina CBD and pristine local beaches.
This property offers a rare opportunity to secure affordable waterfront access. Inspect today to fall in love with this lifestyle.
Please note: This property was affected by the 2022 floods and has been refreshed since.
Listing description written by Daniel Brown, First National Wal Murray & Co Ballina — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.