Golden Square at a glance
9,828
People
$621,000
Median sale
$460/wk
Median rent
3.85%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 98 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Golden Square › High St
$557,000
Last sold
20 Nov 2025
4
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
640 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
$557,000
20 Nov 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Golden Square (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $890/m² of land (n=105). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Golden Square at a glance
9,828
People
$621,000
Median sale
$460/wk
Median rent
3.85%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 98 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Golden Square
-10.3%
Median sale
Suburb $621,000
+0.44 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.85%
Suburb median $621,000 from 98 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 $460/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
Golden Square at a glance
9,828
People
$621,000
Median sale
$460/wk
Median rent
3.85%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 98 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Ollie James Real EstateStep into a piece of Bendigo’s rich history with this character-filled 1880s former police station and lock-up, now offering a rare blend of timeless features, spacious design, and incredible potential. Perfectly positioned on a generous 640m² corner allotment with side access via Beech Street, this unique property is ready for its next chapter.
Whether you're a lover of period architecture looking to restore and enhance its heritage appeal, a first home buyer seeking space and value, an investor chasing strong returns, or dreaming of creating a high-demand AirBnB, this opportunity is not to be missed.
Property Highlights:
- Rich History & Original Features: Built in the 1880s, the solid brick residence boasts high ceilings, generously proportioned rooms, and character detailing that tells a story from another time.
- Flexible Floorplan: Comprising three large bedrooms plus a separate fourth bedroom, home office or studio – ideal for working from home, guest stays, or creative use.
- Endless Potential: The layout and structure offer a fantastic foundation for restoration, renovation, or even a creative reinvention of this historic home.
- Valuable Land Holding: Set on a larger 640m² (approx.) block with side access from Beech Street – providing options for additional off-street parking, outdoor space, or future development (STCA).
- Secure Parking: A single lock-up garage is positioned at the rear of the property.
- Prime Location: Only 2.8km to the Bendigo CBD and moments from supermarkets, the Golden Square shopping precinct, schools, public transport, and parklands.
Investment Potential:
With an estimated rental return of approximately $460 per week, this property presents a fantastic opportunity for investors seeking a solid yield in a tightly held and central location.
Don’t miss your chance to secure a unique property with history, charm, and plenty of upside. Whether you’re restoring, investing, residing, or hosting – this is a truly versatile opportunity.
Contact Danny Crowle at Ollie James Real Estate today to arrange your inspection.
Listing description written by Danny Crowle, Ollie James Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.