Harkness at a glance
12,738
People
$643,500
Median sale
$442/wk
Median rent
3.57%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 186 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Harkness › Long Forest Ave
$650,000–$680,000
For sale
Asking range
5
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
4
Car spaces
560 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
Asking
$650,000–$680,000
Asking range · $1,161/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Harkness at a glance
12,738
People
$643,500
Median sale
$442/wk
Median rent
3.57%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 186 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Harkness
+1.0%
Median sale
Suburb $643,500
-0.03 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.57%
Suburb median $643,500 from 186 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.
$39,395 on top of the price (6.1% extra)
Estimates only, at standard investor rates — no first-home or owner-occupier concessions applied. Not included: lenders mortgage insurance (usually applies when borrowing more than 80% of the price), loan application and settlement fees from your lender, the foreign-purchaser duty surcharge, and building insurance — in Queensland the property is at your risk from the first business day after signing, not from settlement. Verify with your conveyancer.
Stamp duty and transfer fees: Victoria schedules from 2026-07-01. Ongoing council rates and land tax are not included.
Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.
Pre-filled with Harkness's advertised median rent — not a rent for this listing.
Gross yield is weekly rent × 52 ÷ price. Net yield subtracts operating expenses. Cashflow then subtracts interest-only interest on price × LVR. Tax, vacancies, and principal repayments are not included.
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 $442/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.
Gross yield if leased at the suburb aggregate is 3.5%. The yield that matters is the one on achieved rent, which has not been inferred for this address. Net yield (land tax, rates, insurance, vacancy) is not loaded. 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
Harkness at a glance
12,738
People
$643,500
Median sale
$442/wk
Median rent
3.57%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 186 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by RR Real EstateRR Real Estate Melton is proud to present 5 Bedrooms house - a beautifully designed family home that perfectly combines space, style, and low-maintenance living in one of the area's most desirable and fast-growing communities.
Discover the perfect blend of comfort, space, and convenience in this beautifully presented family residence set on a large 560m2 block, ideally positioned in one of Melton's most sought-after pockets in Harkness. With schools, childcare, parklands, and public transport all nearby-and easy access to Woodgrove Shopping Centre-this home offers an exceptional lifestyle for growing families.
This well-designed home features five generous bedrooms, including a master suite complete with a walk-in robe and private ensuite, creating a comfortable and private retreat. The central bathroom is thoughtfully appointed with both a shower and a bathtub, along with a separate toilet to enhance everyday convenience.
Inside, the home offers a light-filled open-plan living and dining area forms the heart of the home, delivering a warm and inviting atmosphere for both daily living and hosting guests.
The modern kitchen is designed for both functionality and style, featuring quality appliances, ample bench space, and plenty of storage to make cooking and entertaining effortless.
Stepping outside, the low-maintenance backyard provides a practical and enjoyable space for kids to play or for weekend gatherings with family and friends.
More futures include:
A double car garage ensuring secure and convenient parking, blinds, heating and cooling throughout the home providing all year-round comfort in every season, combining modern design, a family-friendly layout, and a highly convenient location, this property presents an outstanding opportunity to secure a quality home in a thriving community.
This outstanding family home delivers the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and convenience in one of Melbourne's fastest-growing communities. Whether you're upgrading, investing, or searching for your forever home, this exceptional property deserves your inspection.
For further details, please call Rohan Chawla on 0402991209 and Ritchie on 0426954003
Please note Photo ID is required for all inspections.
Disclaimer -1 - Images and videos used in this listing are sourced from archive and may not accurately reflect the property's current condition at the time of inspection. All prospective buyers are strongly encouraged to conduct their own inspection and due diligence before making any purchasing decision.
The vendor and the vendor's agents make no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the images or information provided and accept no responsibility or liability for any reliance placed upon them.
Disclaimer -2 - All information (including but not limited to the property area, floor size, price, address and general property description) above is provided as a convenience to you, and has been provided to us by third parties.
Disclaimer 3 - Investors, please note that minimum rental standards now apply in Victoria and purchasers should make their own enquiries if the property is compliant. Important links for buyers: https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/housing/renting/repairs-alterations-safety-and-pets/minimum-standards/minimum-standards-for-rental-properties
Information contained on the listing or description should not be relied upon and you should make your own enquiries/inspections and seek legal advice in respect of any property or the information about the property contained on our listings.
Listing description written by Rohan chawla, RR Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.