Essendon at a glance
22,505
People
$1,560,000
Median sale
$531/wk
Median rent
1.77%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 21 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Essendon › Forrester St
5
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5
Car spaces
845 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 Essendon (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $3,353/m² of land (n=22). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Essendon at a glance
22,505
People
$1,560,000
Median sale
$531/wk
Median rent
1.77%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 21 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
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 $531/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.
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
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
Essendon at a glance
22,505
People
$1,560,000
Median sale
$531/wk
Median rent
1.77%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 21 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by McDonald UptonNorth-Facing Haven of Unparalleled Luxury | Inspection By Appointment
Embodying expression, harnessing ambition, and representing a calibre of comfort far surpassing all accepted norms, this 72sq (approx.), architecturally designed showpiece offers a masterclass in cutting-edge design. Stunning scale and flawless finishes are matched by a palpable warmth making family life a joy, with the north-facing home among the finest Essendon has seen.
Rising above a deep corner parcel, crisp lines and modern minimalism make an instant impact, with sculpted flow and exquisite craftsmanship on full display beyond. A solid Victorian Ash pivot door unveils a 6m void bathing interiors in all-day sun, with an ultra-wide hallway introducing a truly vast laundry, massive mudroom, and statement powder room en route to spectacular main spaces. Living and dining areas neighbour a dream kitchen with striking Cipollino Rosso leathered marble, ribbons of Mont Blanc quartzite, an expansive butler’s pantry, hidden bar, and array of first-class Miele appliances. Full-height sliding glass blends inside and out, revealing an oversized alfresco with a complete barbecue kitchen to comfortably handle large-scale hospitality. Welcomed privacy, a 3-point basketball court, and all-day sun feature in a backyard brilliant in every respect; all centred around a 8.6x4m mineral pool heated for year-round use.
• Executive-calibre luxe over 72sq (approx.)
• 3 living areas, 2 workspaces, BBQ alfresco
• Marble/quartzite kitchen, parking for 5+
• Northern pool, security, 3-phase power
• Near cafés, parks, transport & elite schools
With a downstairs second master/guest room, walk-in robe, and ensuite enabling one-level living, an upstairs master proves a joy to wake up in each morning, boasting its own skylit dressing room and lavish dual-basin ensuite. Walk-in/built-in robes and three further ensuites serve generous third, fourth, and fifth bedrooms, while windows wrap around an open retreat to frame unforgettable views of the Melbourne skyline.
A concealed upper study area is the perfect complement to a versatile rumpus room below, while a long list of other highlights includes Control4 automation, high-end security, comprehensive heating/cooling, bathroom floor heating, automated blinds, an indoor-outdoor fireplace and speakers, wide-board oak floors, 3-phase power, and two garages plus a gated driveway for 5 cars. Central to prestigious schools in PEGS, Lowther Hall, St Bernard’s, St Columba’s, and Ave Maria while never far to shopping/lifestyle villages and trains, trams, and freeways for easy commuting, with parks, sporting clubs, and cafés only a short stroll away.
Please note that property inspections are available strictly by appointment only.
Listing description written by Joe Zucco, McDonald Upton — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.