Torquay at a glance
21,018
People
$1,185,000
Median sale
$650/wk
Median rent
2.85%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 24 recorded sales (last 24 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Torquay › Manna Gum Dr
$1,550,000–$1,600,000
For sale
Asking range
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
646 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
$1,550,000–$1,600,000
Asking range · $2,399/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Torquay at a glance
21,018
People
$1,185,000
Median sale
$650/wk
Median rent
2.85%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 24 recorded sales (last 24 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Torquay
+30.8%
Median sale
Suburb $1,185,000
-0.67 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.85%
Suburb median $1,185,000 from 24 recorded sales (last 24 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.
$92,564 on top of the price (6.0% 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 Torquay'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 $650/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 2.2%. 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
Torquay at a glance
21,018
People
$1,185,000
Median sale
$650/wk
Median rent
2.85%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 24 recorded sales (last 24 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by McCartney Real EstatePerfectly positioned within the Ocean Views Estate, 42 Manna Gum Drive delivers an exceptional family lifestyle, combining generous proportions, stunning coastal vistas, and superb indoor-outdoor living across two thoughtfully designed levels.
The lower level offers a spacious second living area complete with custom built-in cabinetry and a seamless connection to the beautifully landscaped rear gardens. A decked alfresco creates the ideal setting for entertaining family and friends or simply enjoying the peaceful surrounds. Three generously sized bedrooms, each featuring built-in robes, are serviced by a light-filled family bathroom with convenient access to the rear yard.
Ascending to the upper level, the spectacular ocean outlook takes centre stage. The expansive open-plan living, dining, and kitchen zone is bathed in natural light and opens effortlessly onto a large entertaining deck where the coastal panorama becomes the backdrop to everyday living. A charming built-in window seat within the kitchen provides the perfect place to relax with a morning coffee, enjoy a good book, or soak in the easterly sunshine.
The well-appointed kitchen is both stylish and functional, featuring an L-shaped stone benchtop, Bosch induction cooktop, Asko dishwasher, Siemens dual ovens and microwave and ample storage. A striking two-way gas log fireplace adds warmth and ambience to the living area, while beautiful valley view's further enhance the sense of space and connection to the natural landscape. A study area complete with built-in desk and cabinetry offers an ideal work-from-home environment or study retreat. The master suite is privately positioned upstairs and features dual walk-in robes and a well-appointed ensuite.
Quality finishes throughout include timber floorboards, VJ-panelled doors, reverse-cycle heating throughout, cooling to the upper level, ducted vacuum and thoughtful coastal additions such as an outdoor shower. Sustainability is also well catered for with two water tanks servicing the established gardens and productive vegetable beds.
Completing the package is a double lock-up garage with extra length and convenient rear roller door access. Situated within easy walking distance of the RACV Resort, Torquay Golf Course, Bell Street shopping precinct, Spring Creek walking trails, and some of the Surf Coast's most beautiful beaches, this exceptional residence offers the perfect balance of coastal luxury, family functionality, and an enviable lifestyle location.
Listing description written by Brent Hartigan, McCartney Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.