Essendon West at a glance
1,764
People
$1,300,000
Median sale
$614/wk
Median rent
2.46%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 6 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Essendon West › Ruby St
$1,505,000
Last sold
30 May 2026
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
809 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
$1,505,000
30 May 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Essendon West (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,894/m² of land (n=18). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Essendon West at a glance
1,764
People
$1,300,000
Median sale
$614/wk
Median rent
2.46%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 6 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Essendon West
+15.8%
Median sale
Suburb $1,300,000
-0.34 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.46%
Suburb median $1,300,000 from 6 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
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 $614/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
UnknownArea
Essendon West at a glance
1,764
People
$1,300,000
Median sale
$614/wk
Median rent
2.46%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 6 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by McDonald UptonTucked privately behind established gardens, this charming mid-century brick home sits on a generous 809m² allotment in the heart of Essendon West. Filled with natural light and offering exciting future potential, it delivers an inviting and comfortable living environment from the moment you arrive.
Expansive picture windows capture leafy outlooks and create a seamless connection between the indoors, the beautifully maintained gardens, and a sparkling swimming pool.
The home’s practical floorplan provides immediate comfort while offering scope to update or transform to suit your vision. Previously extended, it features four well-proportioned bedrooms (including a spacious master), all with built-in robes, serviced by a central bathroom and a second additional bathroom. Multiple living zones enhance its appeal, including a welcoming front lounge, separate dining room, and a generous rear living area, complemented by an updated kitchen with modern oven and dishwasher.
Additional highlights include a full-size internal laundry, reverse-cycle refrigerated cooling and heating, gas ducted heating, a security system, stainless steel cooker, and a new dishwasher.
Perfectly positioned for lifestyle convenience, the home is just minutes from Highpoint Shopping Centre, offering an array of retail, dining, and entertainment options. Nearby cafés, local shops, and public transport ensure everyday ease, while zoning for St Bernard’s College and Ave Maria College, along with proximity to quality schools, adds to its family appeal. Medical facilities, sporting venues, and community amenities are all within easy reach.
Whether you’re a growing family, astute investor, or developer seeking a premium location, this is a rare opportunity to secure a property with both immediate comfort and outstanding potential in one of Melbourne’s most sought-after pockets.
Listing description written by David Mogford, McDonald Upton — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
Victoria 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.