Newtown at a glance
10,393
People
$1,327,500
Median sale
$500/wk
Median rent
1.96%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 12 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Newtown › Retreat Rd
$1,420,000
Last sold
15 May 2021
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
717 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
$1,420,000
15 May 2021 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Newtown (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $2,193/m² of land (n=40). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Newtown at a glance
10,393
People
$1,327,500
Median sale
$500/wk
Median rent
1.96%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 12 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Newtown
+7.0%
Median sale
Suburb $1,327,500
-0.13 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 1.96%
Suburb median $1,327,500 from 12 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 $500/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
Newtown at a glance
10,393
People
$1,327,500
Median sale
$500/wk
Median rent
1.96%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 12 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by McGrath Geelong | NewtownDon't miss this rare opening to secure a circa-1938 heritage home in one of Newtown's finest streets. A statement of heritage charm, this brick residence invites you to move straight in or update with a personal touch to create your dream home (STCA).
Both the front lounge and dining room are graced with open fireplaces, while the generous living room can be sectioned off for privacy. Northern light sweeps through the meals zone, where the large window opens up to catch the balmy breeze during summer. The upstairs bedroom features a private balcony, where you can admire the north-facing views that capture glimpses of the You Yangs and sparkling bay waters. Accessed via Chadwick Street, the remote double lock-up garage features a workshop area.
With Newtown's schools and private colleges virtually on your doorstep, this location is a dream come true for families. You can stroll to Gold Diggers Arms for a great night out, while the delights of Pakington Street are right at your fingertips. Occupying a corner block of approx. 717m2, buyers will also be inspired to add a home extension or renovate (STCA).
- Stroll to the local post office, milk bar and Woolworths
- Enjoy easy access to the Barwon River and Geelong CBD
- High ceilings, sash windows and decorative plasterwork
- Both living zones create a beautiful setting for entertaining
- Kitchen features a dishwasher, wall oven, electric cooktop
- Two downstairs bedrooms with b/in robes (master with ensuite)
- Ducted heating and two air conditioners provide comfort
- Upstairs level boasts access to ample attic storage
- Generous grounds will delight children and pets alike
- Garage boasts vehicle access to north-facing backyard
- Council tennis court and open parkland nearby
- An ideal choice for downsizers who still love to garden
Listing description written by Jim Cross, McGrath Geelong | Newtown — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.