Rochester at a glance
2,840
People
$455,000
Median sale
$398/wk
Median rent
4.55%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 11 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$649,000
For sale
Asking
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
0
Car spaces
930 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
$649,000
Asking · $698/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Rochester at a glance
2,840
People
$455,000
Median sale
$398/wk
Median rent
4.55%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 11 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Rochester
+42.6%
Median sale
Suburb $455,000
-1.36 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 4.55%
Suburb median $455,000 from 11 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
$39,333 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.
Pre-filled with Rochester'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 $398/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms. No recorded off-street parking — often a discount versus the suburb median for the same beds.
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 3.2%. 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
Rochester at a glance
2,840
People
$455,000
Median sale
$398/wk
Median rent
4.55%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 11 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Luke Ryan Real EstateSituated on a generous 930 m2 block, 43 Dudley St offers an exceptional opportunity to enter the property market. This character-filled home seamlessly combines period charm with modern comfort, making it the perfect choice for first-time buyers, growing families, or those looking to add their own personal touch. Positioned high and dry, comfortably above known flood levels, the home provides peace of mind along with timeless appeal. With stunning architectural features, spacious interiors, and a range of outdoor entertaining options, this property promises a lifestyle of convenience and elegance. All of the hard work has been done here, ready for the new buyer to come in and enjoy living in this beautiful period style home and the feeling of home than only the old homes can give.
Features Include:
• A welcoming verandah greets you as you approach a home brimming with warmth and character. Inside, the property features stunning 12 ft ceilings, grand cornices, and a wide Victorian hallway that exudes old-world charm.
• Beautiful Baltic pine floorboards and double glazed timber windows throughout create a unique blend of period details .
• Four generously sized bedrooms offer ample family space, including a master suite with large built-in timber robe and its own ensuite for added convenience and privacy.
• Family bathroom features tiled floor, large shower,vanity and bath, all very tastefully done in a contemporary design. Separate laundry with excellent cabinetry and external access.
• The central formal lounge-room features a stunning fireplace with insert and surrounding mantle, carpet and double glazed windows providing a comfortable space for relaxation and family gatherings.
• A spacious kitchen and dining area includes modern appliances such as a 900mm electric oven, gas cooktop, stone benchtops, and a reclaimed timber window that brings natural light into the heart of the home. Double stainless steel fridge is plumbed in and will stay along with the mini wine fridge.
• The adjoining lounge/family area offers the family additional living space and opens out through two sets of reclaimed, double timber doors, onto a beautiful, spacious, undercover Merbau decking area, complete with ceiling fan and quality Yamaha surround-sound speaker system, provides the ideal space for hosting & outdoor entertaining.
• A lovely 8x4m inground magnesium pool, perfect for enjoyment through the summer months .
• Ducted evaporative cooling and a reverse cycle split system ensure comfort year-round, while a 6 kW solar panel system enhances energy efficiency.
• Old look timber clad shed over new steel frame keeps the shed looking old whilst being new and fitting in with the theme of the home, 6x9 shed with steel frame, benches, concrete floor and power, Small garden shed with brick floor and front and rear easy low maintenance gardens and lawns.
This beautiful home offers a perfect blend of timeless heritage and contemporary luxury, all in a convenient central location near local schools, 4R's reserve, local shopping, pubs and public transport, ensuring ultimate convenience and accessibility.
Don't miss the opportunity to make this dream home yours.
Contact Luke Ryan on 0438 841 127 to arrange an inspection of this exceptional property.
Listing description written by Luke Ryan, Luke Ryan Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.