Newtown at a glance
10,393
People
$1,327,500
Median sale
$500/wk
Median rent
1.96%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 12 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Newtown › Pakington St
$838,000
Last sold
18 Aug 2023
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
340 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
$838,000
18 Aug 2023 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Newtown (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $2,180/m² of land (n=39). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Newtown at a glance
10,393
People
$1,327,500
Median sale
$500/wk
Median rent
1.96%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 12 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Newtown
-36.9%
Median sale
Suburb $1,327,500
+1.14 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 1.96%
Suburb median $1,327,500 from 12 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 $500/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
Newtown at a glance
10,393
People
$1,327,500
Median sale
$500/wk
Median rent
1.96%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 12 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by McGrath Geelong | NewtownPerfectly positioned on cosmopolitan Pakington Street, this elegant period home is overflowing with character and delivers an enviable lifestyle right in the heart of vibrant Newtown. Surrounded by a celebrated café culture, boutique shopping and acclaimed dining, it offers a rare blend of convenience and community, where everything is quite literally at your doorstep.
Behind the charming façade, complete with lead-light windows, a traditional front verandah and intricate fretwork, the interiors unfold with the elegance of a bygone era. Soaring ceilings, original timber floorboards, decorative ceiling roses and a classic archway combine to create a warm and enduring sense of charm throughout.
Designed for both relaxed living and entertaining, the residence offers a spacious front living room and adjoining lounge featuring an original fireplace - the perfect setting to unwind. At the heart of the home, the inviting kitchen and dining domain is anchored by a striking exposed brick fireplace with wood burner. French doors extend the living outdoors to a private alfresco setting, creating a seamless flow for intimate gatherings and relaxed entertaining. The kitchen is appointed with rich timber cabinetry, quality stainless steel appliances and a built-in pantry.
Enjoy an exceptional lifestyle defined by ease and connection. Start the day with coffee and pastries from Born & Bread, meet friends for an afternoon wine at Claret Wine Bar and stroll the boutiques and dining options along Pakington Street. The natural beauty of the nearby Barwon River offers a welcome escape with walking tracks along the banks, while GMHBA Stadium is just a short stroll away for Geelong home games. Zoned to Chiwell Primary School, with some of the finest secondary colleges within easy reach. Nearby access to La Trobe Terrace ensures seamless commuting to the CBD, Melbourne and Surf Coast.
- Occupies 340sqm in blue-chip precinct
- Whirlpool oven and gas cooktop, Fisher and Paykel dishwasher
- Main bedroom is fitted with built-in robes and ceiling fan
- Two further bedrooms, each with ceiling fans
- Bathroom features a bathtub and separate w/c
- Separate laundry has external access and built-in storage
- Multiple split-system air conditioners, wood burner, fans
- Separate pod with deck makes an ideal home office or studio
- Remote double carport accessed via rear lane
Listing description written by Carl Hammond, McGrath Geelong | Newtown — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.