Buninyong at a glance
3,857
People
$745,000
Median sale
$457/wk
Median rent
3.19%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 28 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$1,300,000
Last sold
1 Mar 2024
5
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
0
Car spaces
46,800 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
$1,300,000
1 Mar 2024 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Buninyong (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $671/m² of land (n=112). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Buninyong at a glance
3,857
People
$745,000
Median sale
$457/wk
Median rent
3.19%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 28 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Buninyong
+74.5%
Median sale
Suburb $745,000
-1.36 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.19%
Suburb median $745,000 from 28 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 $457/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms. No recorded off-street parking — often a discount versus the suburb median for the same beds.
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
UnknownArea
Buninyong at a glance
3,857
People
$745,000
Median sale
$457/wk
Median rent
3.19%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 28 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Ballarat Property AgentsPerfectly located on Mt Buninyong’s lower slopes, this property offers three dwellings on just over 10 acres.
The front building housed the Torvil Restaurant. It features a commercial kitchen, bathroom, and a living area. Two additional rooms connected to the main area provide extra space that could be used for a restaurant or converted into a bed and breakfast.
The two storey section is built from local basalt and Western Red Cedar shingles not only providing durability but also creating a visually striking exterior look. The magnificent verandas on both buildings provide an inviting outdoor space to soak in the stunning views of the dam and surrounding gardens. The interior has large windows and hardwood floors which contribute to a bright and welcoming atmosphere, whilst the fireplace adds warmth and a focal point to the area. All three buildings have reverse cycle air conditioning. Exposed beams and basalt walls have an architectural element not only showcasing the property’s unique construction but also add a sense of character. The spiral staircase leads you to the upper level where you will find three bedrooms, ensuite, living area and library. The property has a wine cellar.
Since 1992 the passion and commitment to horticultural excellence shines through from the current owner. Established gardens encircling the home lead to the central dam where there are two hot water baths. An orchard has a diverse range of fruit trees on offer whilst the landscaping is designed for low maintenance and climate adaptability. The property is bounded on three sides by native planting. Four interconnected large water tanks (approx. 100,000 litres) supply water to the residence, while an additional dam with a pump-fed system caters to the garden. Additionally, the recently upgraded fire protection system adds a crucial layer of safety to the property. To save on your energy bills there is a 4 panel solar system at 1kw
The third dwelling the current owners envisioned as an art studio. While unfinished, it offers great potential. This versatile, sunlit space could be used in various ways (STCA), ideal for a studio with garden views for inspiration.
This property has a multitude of potential uses. Continue as private residence, make use of the commercial kitchen return this property back into a function venue to hold weddings, conferences and corporate gatherings allowing its picturesque gardens and dam to offer guests a unique and memorable setting for a special occasion. Set up a Garden Centre where courses on gardening and plant care can be conducted. The property can also feature a coffee shop and sell related merchandise. (STCA). It could also be used for Short Term Accommodation, nestled between Ballarat, the Grampians, the Great Ocean Road, and the Western District, which makes it an attractive destination for tourists .
Only a short distance from the vibrant township of Buninyong, this property is a dream waiting to be realized.
**Available for Private Inspection**
Listing description written by Lisa Eden-Horvat, Ballarat Property Agents — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
Victoria 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.