Fryerstown at a glance
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VIC › Fryerstown › Sheldon Track
$385,000
For sale
Asking
0
Bedrooms
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Bathrooms
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Car spaces
197,500 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.
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Price evidence
Asking
$385,000
Asking · $2/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Fryerstown at a glance
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Median rent
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Suburb gross yield
$22,875 on top of the price (5.9% 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.
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Planning
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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 and no suburb rent aggregate are loaded. Official bond files are not loaded. Listing rent and suburb aggregates are evidence, not this address’s rent.
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.
0 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
UnknownNo advertised rent and no suburb rent aggregate are loaded. Official bond files are not loaded. Listing rent and suburb aggregates are evidence, not this address’s rent.
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
Fryerstown at a glance
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Listed by Cantwell Property CastlemaineNestled on the edge of the historic Gold Rush village of Fryerstown, Wattle Ridge offers an extraordinary opportunity to reconnect with nature on approximately 48 acres of pristine bushland. Just 15 minutes from Castlemaine and the Calder Freeway, this unique property is ideal for those seeking a peaceful weekend retreat, a private camping escape, or the potential for a future eco-conscious dwelling (STCA).
Surrounded by native vegetation and backing onto state forest, the undulating landscape features panoramic views, two natural gullies, walking tracks, and a large dam near the entrance. A 4WD-accessible gravel track leads to the highest point of the property, where a rustic one-room hut and stone fire pit provide the perfect setting to unwind and take in the serenity.
With direct access to Fryers Ridge Nature Conservation Reserve and nearby mountain bike and hiking trails, Wattle Ridge is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and conservation-minded buyers. The property is protected by a Trust for Nature conservation covenant, ensuring its ecological value is preserved for generations to come.
A designated 800sqm building envelope offers scope for a future dwelling (STCA), allowing you to create a sustainable lifestyle immersed in nature. Zoned Farming and accessed via Turner Street, Saunders Track, and Sheldon Track, this rare landholding combines privacy, potential, and proximity to Castlemaine's vibrant community.
Key Features:
> Approx. 48 acres (19.75 ha) of native bushland
> Trust for Nature conservation covenant
> 800sqm building envelope (STCA)
> Large dam, two gullies, walking tracks
> One-room hut with a stone fire pit
> Ridgetop access to walking and mountain bike trails
> Backing onto the state forest
> Farming Zone
> 15 minutes to Castlemaine and Calder Freeway
Listing description written by Nick Haslam, Cantwell Property Castlemaine — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.