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.
$1,800,000
Last sold
6 Feb 2026
6
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
2,696 m²
Land
269 m²
Building
Districts View
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
$1,800,000
6 Feb 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Torrens (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,558/m² of land (n=10). 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.
Vs Torrens
+50.0%
Median sale
Suburb $1,200,000
-0.69 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.07%
Suburb median $1,200,000 from 6 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
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
UnknownArea
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 LJ Hooker Woden and WestonPetitt & Sevitt pioneered contemporary architecture in the 1960s and 1970s, highly regarded for drawing and embracing natural light into bright open spaces and soaring vaulted ceilings, clerestory windows and brilliant use of glass and timber alongside perfect indoor/outdoor flow, harmonising with its natural surrounds seamlessly. 40 Hawker Street Torrens is no exception, sitting upon 2696m2 backing Mt Taylor reserve as a natural extension of your own backyard. These are just few of the reasons the current family will be farewelling their much-loved home with hearts full of fond memories.
A true hidden secret, a private sanctuary offering breathtaking views across the Woden Valley and mountain surrounds. Intuitively extended as the family grew, this home offers a design that radiates classic elegance and beauty, alongside modern comforts and practicality. Every window you gaze out of, nature and greenery smile back.
To ensure picturesque elevation, capturing the views, the home is set back from the road down a long and private driveway. Approaching the front door, the charm of the home is immediately evident, an entryway of stunning timber and tall glass welcoming you. Stepping inside, the split-level design gives an immediate sense of the character and charm, alongside a floorplan designed for flexibility in living, dining and entertaining. The main level offers the kitchen, anchored by the formal dining and family room, the latter expanding out to the paved courtyard/entertaining area, pool and spas. Oriented to ensure constant interaction, the kitchen offers ample bench and storage space alongside upgraded appliances such as 5 burner gas cooktop, dishwasher and Miele oven.
The main extension was crafted to maintain the same design and charm, offering an additional living room or 'parents retreat' with charming high ceilings, a fireplace, R/C unit, adjoining study/playroom and access to north facing verandah, overlooking the greenspace adjacent. The master bedroom is positioned off the retreat, with spacious walk-in robe and oversized ensuite featuring separate bath and shower. All rooms in this wing, including the bathroom, feature comforting under floor heating.
The lower level of the home embraces incredible versatility, offering the option of a second master bedroom with ensuite and aircon unit, laundry with outdoor access to another paved courtyard, plus an additional bedroom/rumpus with aircon unit and office. Previously an additional open plan living area, these rooms were crafted to cater to the home hobbyists, though could be converted back with ease. A charming front patio spans across the lower level, overlooking one of the many sprawling grassed areas enveloping the home.
Three additional bedrooms are positioned upstairs, two with built in robes and all with air conditioning units, embracing the expansive views across the Woden Valley and mountains beyond. A covered deck stretches across the width of the home, the perfect spot to sit relax and enjoy the ever-changing vistas and breezes. There is an additional full-sized bathroom located on the upper level with bath, shower and separate WC.
Allow the garden pathways to guide you through the oasis that is the outdoors. Wander up to the elevated pool and spa area, established greenery offering perfect privacy, perfect for family celebrations or gatherings. Step directly out onto the reserve where nature is truly at your doorstep. This is a home with for endless enjoyment, with endless opportunity.
Close to quality schools and local shops, Woden Town Centre and the Canberra Hospital, this combination of a perfectly liveable home in well cared for condition, poised in peaceful surroundings make this a unique opportunity for a family looking to create new memories.
- Architecturally designed Pettit & Sevitt home in well cared for, perfectly liveable condition
- 2nd largest private land holding in Torrens
- Directly backing Mt Taylor reserve
- Private, elevated block with sweeping views of the Woden Valley
- Charming character including high ceilings, exposed timber and brick, large windows and brilliant natural light
- The option of 4 living and dining areas
- Master bedroom with walk in robe and ensuite featuring separate bath and shower
- North facing verandah overlooking greenspace, enclosed with flyscreen
- Underfloor heating throughout main living, office, master bedroom, WIR and ensuite
- Fireplace, evaporative cooling and R/C heating and cooling unit in main living area
- Kitchen with upgraded appliances including 5 burner gas cooktop, Miele oven and dishwasher
- Inground pool, two spas and barrel sauna
- 2 paved courtyard entertaining areas
- Lower deck overlooking sprawling gardens
- Option of 6 bedrooms throughout
- Main bathroom to the upper level with bath, shower and separate WC
- Double carport with additional off-street parking space for 2+ cars and driveway space
- Ducted gas heating throughout main home
- Total of 5 air conditioning units throughout bedrooms
- Solar hot water system and additional solar panels servicing the home
- 3 garden sheds
Land size: 2,696m2 (approx.)
Living size: 233m2 living + 37m2 carport (approx.)
Land value: $976,000 (2024)
Rates: $5,116 p.a (approx.)
Land tax: $9,508 p.a (approx.)
Construction: 1973
EER: 0 stars
Listing description written by Jane Macken, LJ Hooker Woden and Weston — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
Nearby 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.