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WA › Mount Barker › Albany Hwy

34 Albany Hwy, Mount Barker WA 6324

House

2

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

5

Car spaces

2,065 m²

Land

230 m²

Building

Districts ViewPrice evidencePlanningSite constraintsHistoryListing

Districts View

What should you know about this lot before spending serious money?

Why this property?

  • CalculationLand 2,065 m² against a 230 m² dwelling — the land is most of what is being bought.(Districts calculation)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Mount Barker (last 5 years) with land size: median $187/m² of land (n=51). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

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

What this lot has actually traded at

Last sold

No recorded sale price for this property yet.

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Mount Barker (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $187/m² of land (n=51). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Mount Barker at a glance

3,090

People

$635,000

Median sale

$454/wk

Median rent

3.72%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 32 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Mount Barker report →

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

i

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. Soldprice unknown31 Oct 2025
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted3 July 2025
  3. Listed$575,000available19 Nov 2024

Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.

Capital growth

WA

Why this lot, not just this suburb

Why could this property outperform?

WA full cadastre is not free for commercial use. Lot optionality cannot be computed from official geometry. Listed land size is 2,065 m² — that is not official geometry. 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.” Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property.

Rental

Income, competition, and yield

What will it realistically rent for?

Confidence: low

No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $454/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms.

What competition will it face?

Current comparable rental listings within 400 m of this lot are not loaded. Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property. 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.”

Read more

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.

1 of 10 questions answered so far

  • Development optionality of this lot

    Unknown

    WA full cadastre is not free for commercial use. Lot optionality cannot be computed from official geometry. Listed land size is 2,065 m² — that is not official geometry.

  • Nearby development pipeline

    Unknown

    Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property.

  • Honest achievable rent

    Knownlow

    This 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

    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

Mount Barker in one glance

Mount Barker at a glance

3,090

People

$635,000

Median sale

$454/wk

Median rent

3.72%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 32 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Mount Barker report →

Keep researching

  • Why Mount Barker? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Mount Barker →
  • Other records on Albany Hwy →

Listing material

Listed by Harry Griffiths Realty

Exceptional Opportunity Awaits in the Great Southern

34 Albany Hwy, Mount Barker WA 6324

- 2065m² Block

- 230m² Commercial Building

Read the full description

- Separate 2 x 1 Residence

- Ample Parking Space

- Connected to Town Services

- Walking Distance to Town

- Zoned Commercial/Restaurant

- Two Titles/ Strata titled.. (Multi Sale)

We extend an invitation to discerning entrepreneurs to explore this exceptional property in Mount Barker, a gateway to the thriving Great Southern region. Opportunities such as this are rare, offering a range of potential endeavours.

**Key Opportunities:**

- Business Ownership: Operate your own business with the convenience of separate residential accommodation on-site.

- Investment Potential: Generate rental income from two separate premises.

- Development and Rezoning: Explore possibilities for further development or rezoning.

Strategically located on the town’s primary thoroughfare, this property affords unrivalled visibility and exposure to both local traffic and visitors. Originally established as a restaurant with facilities still conducive to this use the premises offer the ideal platform to capitalize on Mount Barker’s burgeoning tourism sector.

This commercial property is poised for rejuvenation, providing an excellent opportunity to integrate personal aesthetic or functional enhancements. Whether contemplating a restaurant, a wine and local produce café, or even an event centre, the options are vast. The region's allure, coupled with the property’s attributes, presents an outstanding proposition.

Property Description:

The main building is accessible via front stairs or a side ramp leading to a welcoming terrace, perfect for enjoying views or sunsets over the tranquil memorial park. Beyond the entry double doors is a spacious vestibule that connects to two distinct dining areas and an expansive commercial kitchen, featuring dual access points.

Additional amenities include a bar area, reception, office, two bathrooms, a staff toilet, private break spaces, ample storage, and extensive parking with two driveways ensuring direct property access. The building is robust, with hardwood construction and concrete flooring in key operational areas.

A separate, cosy 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom residence with a lockable garage and private courtyard complements the primary building, enhancing the property’s overall appeal.

Privacy is assured with a newly installed 1.8-meter Colorbond fence enclosing three sides of the property.

**Investment and Development Potential:**

This property offers a unique chance to diversify or expand your real estate portfolio, benefitting from potential dual streams of passive income. Additionally, the land holds potential for rezoning to residential and/or subdivision. The local shire is supportive of such initiatives, having facilitated similar transitions within the community.

Mount Barker is experiencing unprecedented growth, making this an opportune moment to invest in this dynamic region. With renowned mountain ranges, vineyards, and a stunning coastline mere minutes away, this property offers the perfect blend of country charm and commercial opportunity.

Do not miss this unique opportunity to secure a stake in one of the most promising areas of the Great Southern.

Inspections are private viewings only. Please allow 48 hours notice.

More photos coming soon.

Listing description written by Wendy Harbeck, Harry Griffiths Realty — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Deck
  • Living Areas: 2
  • Shed
  • Toilets: 2

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