Cardigan at a glance
3,086
People
$587,000
Median sale
$512/wk
Median rent
4.54%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 13 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$670,000
Last sold
30 Jan 2025
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
20,234.282 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
$670,000
30 Jan 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Cardigan (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $393/m² of land (n=24). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Cardigan at a glance
3,086
People
$587,000
Median sale
$512/wk
Median rent
4.54%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 13 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Cardigan
+14.1%
Median sale
Suburb $587,000
-0.57 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 4.54%
Suburb median $587,000 from 13 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 $512/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
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
Cardigan at a glance
3,086
People
$587,000
Median sale
$512/wk
Median rent
4.54%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 13 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Buxton BallaratWell positioned in the serene countryside of Cardigan, this meticulously maintained family home awaits. Just a short 5-minute drive from the popular Lucas Town Centre and a mere 15 minutes to the Ballarat CBD, this solid three-bedroom residence is thoughtfully designed to complement a lifestyle filled with possibilities, including a potential setup for horses.
Upon entering, you'll be captivated by the warm and inviting atmosphere that permeates the entire home. The spacious living area welcomes you at the front, complete with a cozy fireplace and charming bay windows. The open-plan kitchen and dining area is equipped with modern conveniences, including an electric stove, wall oven, grill, dishwasher, double sink, and ample storage. Adjacent to this space, a second living area awaits, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding paddocks—a perfect spot for formal gatherings.
The master bedroom features a built-in robe, electric wall heater, and an ensuite, while the two remaining bedrooms are well-appointed with built-in robes. The family bathroom boasts a shower, corner spa bath, vanity, and a separate toilet for added convenience.
Modern comforts include, split system heating and cooling, ceiling fans, a well-sized laundry, and a garden shed.
Beyond its tranquil setting, this well built family home is conveniently located just minutes away from schools, shops, and restaurants, offering a perfect blend of privacy and accessibility. Lifestyle properties of this calibre with sizeable land are a rare gem, making this an opportunity not to be missed. Enquire today to arrange your private inspection and secure your dream retreat.
Listing description written by Brayden Dorney, Buxton Ballarat — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.