Torrens at a glance
2,472
People
$1,200,000
Median sale
$478/wk
Median rent
2.07%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 6 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
ACT › Torrens › Brookman St
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
5
Car spaces
1,086 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
No recorded sale price for this property yet.
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Torrens (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,554/m² of land (n=11). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Torrens at a glance
2,472
People
$1,200,000
Median sale
$478/wk
Median rent
2.07%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 6 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
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
ACTPlanning 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.” Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $478/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. 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.
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
UnknownNearby development applications are not loaded for this property.
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. This jurisdiction has no comparable official bond series in the free set.
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
Torrens at a glance
2,472
People
$1,200,000
Median sale
$478/wk
Median rent
2.07%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 6 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Ray White CanberraDiscover retro style with a modern twist in this captivating 1968 3-bedroom residence. Perched on the elevated side of Brookman Street, and stylishly renovated, this home celebrates the quintessential charm of its era while offering contemporary convenience.
As you step inside, the living room welcomes you with its limed and polished wood floors. Daylight streams through the northern doors, highlighting the Regency Knight Italian Wool Thermal Curtains and Blinds which frame the views to Mount Taylor and the iconic Telstra Tower.
The kitchen features Chef electric cooktop and oven, complemented by a large window that looks out to the meticulously landscaped back garden. The 1960s-style flooring adds to the retro vibe, while the adjacent new butler's laundry extends the kitchen and is equipped with an integrated washer/dryer space and F&P dishdrawer. The adjacent dining room is a breathtaking display of classic styling that will no doubt host many memorable feasts.
The timber floors extend through the living areas to three generously sized bedrooms. The master boasts a large built-in wardrobe and crafted copper tile & Tasmanian Oak bedhead.The second bedroom is spacious, also with a 4 door built-in wardrobe, and similar for the third bedroom/home office.
Its ensuite was renovated at the same time as the main bathroom with Villeroy & Boch basins and tapware, new shower screens and vanities that work seamlessly with the property's aesthetic.
The boundary hedged and private, fully fenced backyard is a blend of beauty and functionality. It features low-maintenance landscaped gardens, a drying courtyard and a covered entertainment and BBQ area with the addition of a fire pit ideal for winter gatherings. Alternatively, the block is large enough to subdivide for a second dwelling.
Additional highlights include new roof gutters and downpipes including sarking & insulation. The Smart WiFi-enabled ducted hot and cold AC ensures year-round comfort.
A 2.5 car garage and extensive attached workshop with single-phase power plus 3 additional off street parking spaces.
Tree-lined Brookman Street is known for its peace, quiet and friendly community. Close to public and private schools, Southlands Shopping Centre, Woden town centre, public transport and Mount Taylor's walking trails, the location perfectly balances city and nature.
Prepare to be enchanted by this Brookman Street beauty, where 1960s charm meets modern luxury.
HIGHLIGHTS
Elevated with picturesque views of Mt Taylor
Land holding of 1085m2
Landscaped front and rear gardens
3m hedge surrounding private rear gardens featuring logia BBQ area
Master bed features copper tile and Tasmanian oak bed head
4 door built in wardrobes to each of the 3 bedrooms
Main bathroom and ensuite upgrades include Villeroy & Boch Basins & Tapware
Limed and polished wood floors throughout
Regency Knight Italian wool thermal curtains & blinds
Retro style kitchen includes Chef appliances
Butlers/laundry with Fisher and Paykel dishdrawer and additional sink
3 door cloak cupboard and a 3 door linen cupboard
2.5 car garage plus 3 additional off street parking spaces
Workshop 7.5m x 3.5m with built in bench and storage facilities
Single phase power to garage/workshop
New roof gutters and downpipes including sarking & insulation
Switchboard upgrade & solar ready board
Hardwired smoke detectors
New lighting, switching & GPO's throughout
Heat pump hot water service
Smart WiFi enabled ducted floor hot cold and zoned air conditioning
CLOSE PROXIMITY TO
Mt Taylor walking trail, Torrens shops, Torrens Early Learning Centre, Torrens Primary School, Southlands Shopping Centre, Marist College, Melrose High School, Westfield Woden and The Canberra Hospital.
STATISTICS (all figures are approximate)
Block: 2 Section: 41
Land Size: 1085m2 (Please note: The Territory Plan 2023 will allow dual occupancy developments on residential suburban zoned blocks (RZ1) of 800m2 with a modest second dwelling of 120m2 (excluding the garage). The block can then be unit-titled under the Unit Titles Act 2001 to allow the second dwelling to be individually sold.
EER: 2.5
Home Size: 206.10m2
Internal LIving: 131.50m2
Garage & Store: 74.60m2
Land value: $882,000 (2023)
Rates: $4,577 annually
Land tax: $8,382 annually (if purchased as an investment)
Listing description written by Alex Rogers, Ray White Canberra — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.