Bowral at a glance
10,786
People
$1,355,000
Median sale
$808/wk
Median rent
3.10%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 54 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
518 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 Bowral (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,123/m² of land (n=65). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Bowral at a glance
10,786
People
$1,355,000
Median sale
$808/wk
Median rent
3.10%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 54 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
NSWPlanning 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.” NSW has a statewide DA API. Nearby (100–800 m) applications are not loaded for this property yet.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $808/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. NSW has a statewide DA API. Nearby (100–800 m) applications are not loaded for this property yet. 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. NSW net yield needs land tax and VG inputs that are not loaded. Gross yield from listings is not net yield.
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
UnknownNSW has a statewide DA API. Nearby (100–800 m) applications are not loaded for this property yet.
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
UnknownNSW Valuer General land values are not loaded for this property yet.
Net yield / holding costs
UnknownNSW net yield needs land tax and VG inputs that are not loaded. Gross yield from listings is not net yield.
Area
Bowral at a glance
10,786
People
$1,355,000
Median sale
$808/wk
Median rent
3.10%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 54 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by First National Real Estate BowralNestled in the heart of Old Bowral, Briar Cottage is a rare 1890s treasure - a home that feels as welcoming as it is beautiful. Just a flat stroll from the cafés, boutiques, and leafy streets of Bowral's bustling town centre, this double brick charmer offers timeless character with all the comforts of a modern renovation. Soaring 10ft ceilings, polished hardwood floors, and natural light streaming from skylights create a sense of space and warmth from the moment you step inside.
- Coveted Old Bowral location, an easy flat walk to town
- Double brick 1890s build with modern updates
- Hardwood floors and 10ft ceilings throughout
-Two bedrooms, master with walk-through robe and ensuite with heated floors
- Decorative original fireplace in the second bedroom and built-in robe
- Sitting room with slow-combustion fireplace, split system, and skylight
- Open plan living with double-glazed doors and windows overlooking gardens
- Renovated kitchen with stone benchtops, Miele dishwasher, gas cooktop, electric wall oven, and large corner pantry
- Second bathroom with a combined laundry
- Large covered entertaining deck for year-round gatherings
- Separate studio with hardwood floors, VJ panelling, and tool storage
- Single carport attached to home
With its blend of old-world charm and contemporary style, Briar Cottage is more than a home - it's a place to slow down, savour the seasons, and enjoy the best of Bowral living. Whether curling up by the fire in winter or entertaining under the covered deck on a summer's evening, this is a Highlands haven you'll fall in love with for years to come.
Disclaimer: Please note that all information contained herein has been provided by third-party sources such as owners, solicitors, and developers. While we endeavour to confirm all information provided, we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Any person using this information provided should rely on their own inquiries for verification.
Listing description written by Reece Woods, First National Real Estate Bowral — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.