Orbost at a glance
2,167
People
$360,000
Median sale
$325/wk
Median rent
4.69%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 39 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$475,000
For sale
Asking
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
4
Car spaces
699 m²
Land
Districts View
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
$475,000
Asking · $680/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Orbost at a glance
2,167
People
$360,000
Median sale
$325/wk
Median rent
4.69%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 39 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Orbost
+31.9%
Median sale
Suburb $360,000
-1.13 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 4.69%
Suburb median $360,000 from 39 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
$28,486 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.
Pre-filled with Orbost'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 $325/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 3.6%. 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
Orbost at a glance
2,167
People
$360,000
Median sale
$325/wk
Median rent
4.69%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 39 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Orbost & District Real EstateThe one that ticks every box! move in, invest, or build.
Sitting pretty on a large double block with dual street access from both Mawson Street and David Street, this renovated three-bedroom cottage delivers lifestyle and genuine future opportunity all in one tidy package. Whether you're looking to downsize without compromise, secure a savvy investment, or keep the second title in your back pocket for a future sale or build, this is the kind of versatility that rarely surfaces.
Step inside and you'll find a home that's been thoughtfully updated throughout. The open-plan kitchen and living zone is the heart of the house - a Belling freestanding chef's range with five-burner gas cooktop and double oven takes centre stage, framed by white cabinetry, stone look benchtops, glass splashback and gorgeous leaded-glass upper cabinets that nod to the home's cottage character. A stone-clad wood heater anchors the spacious lounge, delivering the kind of warmth that makes East Gippsland winters something to look forward to. A reverse-cycle split system keeps things comfortable year-round. Three good-sized bedrooms each feature fresh laminate flooring and neutral tones - move-in ready without a dollar to spend. The bathroom presents a deep bath, separate shower and classic pedestal basin.
Outside is where this property truly comes into its own. A massive north-facing hardwood deck stretches across the rear of the home - built for long lunches, lazy afternoons and soaking up the winter sun. A substantial 6x7m gabled carport connects directly to a 6x6m powered shed with concrete floor, perfect for the tradesperson, hobbyist or anyone needing serious storage and workshop space. An impressive rooftop solar array slashes power costs year-round.
Property Features Include:
• 3 bedrooms, fresh laminate flooring throughout
• Renovated kitchen - Belling 5-burner chef's range, stone benchtops, glass splashback, leaded-glass cabinetry
• Stone-clad wood heater + reverse-cycle split system
• Deep bath with separate shower
• Massive north-facing hardwood entertaining deck
• 6x7m gabled carport + 6x6m powered shed with concrete floor
• Large rooftop solar array
• Double block - two separate titles
• Dual street access: Mawson Street & David Street
• Fully fenced with established gardens
The dual street access via David Street opens genuine subdivision potential or direct build access for the second allotment providing a compelling proposition for anyone watching the Orbost market with an eye for the future.
Inspections & Enquiries
• Flexible inspection times available - simply reach out and we'll arrange a suitable time
• Video walkthroughs available for qualified buyers
• Please contact our office to request a copy of the Contract of Sale (if prepared) and Section 32
• Consumer Affairs Victoria Property Checklist available upon request
Disclaimer: All information is provided by third parties and, while believed to be correct, is not guaranteed. Orbost Real Estate accepts no liability. Purchasers should conduct their own investigations before relying on this information.
Listing description written by Luke Oakley, Orbost & District Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.