Strathfieldsaye at a glance
8,026
People
$762,500
Median sale
$634/wk
Median rent
4.32%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 46 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Strathfieldsaye › Bowles Rd
$930,000–$970,000
For sale
Asking range
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
7
Car spaces
40,200 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
$930,000–$970,000
Asking range · $23/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Strathfieldsaye at a glance
8,026
People
$762,500
Median sale
$634/wk
Median rent
4.32%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 46 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Strathfieldsaye
+22.0%
Median sale
Suburb $762,500
-0.78 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 4.32%
Suburb median $762,500 from 46 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.
$56,851 on top of the price (6.1% 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 Strathfieldsaye'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 $634/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 3.5%. 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
Strathfieldsaye at a glance
8,026
People
$762,500
Median sale
$634/wk
Median rent
4.32%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 46 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Janelle Stevens PropertySet on approximately 10 picturesque acres, Hollyhock, 420 Bowles Road, Strathfieldsaye, is an exceptional lifestyle estate offering a rare combination of character, craftsmanship, versatility and commercial potential. Lovingly handcrafted by a local builder, this remarkable property seamlessly blends a unique mudbrick and recycled brick residence with outstanding infrastructure and substantial outbuildings, creating a lifestyle opportunity unlike any other.
The custom-built two-storey residence has been thoughtfully designed with warmth, timeless appeal and enduring quality. Offering four distinctive bedrooms and two bathrooms, the home showcases soaring raked ceilings, beautiful recycled leadlight windows and handcrafted finishes throughout, creating a home filled with charm, personality and comfort.
At the heart of the home is a stunning Tasmanian Oak kitchen featuring a 900mm Ilve oven, traditional wood-fired stove and quality cabinetry, flowing effortlessly into the expansive open-plan living and dining area. A wood heater creates a cosy atmosphere through the cooler months, while reverse-cycle air conditioning provides year-round comfort. A second living room offers valuable additional space for families or relaxed entertaining.
Occupying the entire upper level, the private master retreat is a true sanctuary, complete with a spacious ensuite, full-wall built-in robes, reverse-cycle air conditioning and peaceful views across the surrounding countryside.
Step outside onto the wrap-around veranda and enjoy the tranquil rural outlook. The impressive 11-metre in-ground swimming pool, complemented by a Balinese-style hut, provides the perfect resort-inspired setting for entertaining family and friends or simply relaxing in complete privacy.
Adding enormous versatility is the substantial 18m x 6m separate building. Currently fitted out as a games and billiards room with a wood heater and 7kW reverse-cycle air conditioning, this outstanding space offers endless possibilities. Subject to council approval, it could easily become a second residence, self-contained accommodation, granny flat, home office, creative studio, gym or business headquarters.
For tradespeople, business owners or serious hobbyists, the industrial-grade shed/workshop is an exceptional asset. Featuring 3-phase power, multiple 3-phase outlets, a large mechanics pit, loading dock, expansive mezzanine level and full-height industrial sliding doors, the shed has been designed with functionality in mind. A separate electricity meter also creates the opportunity to operate a home-based business or lease the facility for additional income.
The property is exceptionally well equipped with a large three-bay carport providing ample clearance for caravans, boats and multiple vehicles. Two substantial dams, supplied by a natural watercourse, are interconnected by underground plumbing and pumps. Two 15,000 litre rainwater tanks in addition to an 80-metre-deep bore provides high-quality water via a HydroSmart filtration system, while underground power and secure fencing dividing the property into two paddocks make it ideally suited to horses, livestock or simply enjoying the privacy and space of country living.
Perfectly positioned just minutes from the thriving Strathfieldsaye township and only a short drive from Bendigo, Hollyhock offers the best of both worlds-peaceful rural living with convenient access to schools, shopping, cafes and essential services.
Properties of this calibre are rarely offered for sale. Combining timeless craftsmanship, outstanding lifestyle amenities, premium infrastructure and remarkable versatility, Hollyhock presents a truly unique opportunity to secure one of Strathfieldsaye's most distinctive lifestyle estates.
Listing description written by Mitch Kenny, Janelle Stevens Property — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.