Smythes Creek at a glance
3,083
People
$630,000
Median sale
$497/wk
Median rent
4.10%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 33 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Smythes Creek › Bells Rd
$950,000
For sale
Asking
6
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
4
Car spaces
28,327.995 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
$950,000
Asking · $34/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Smythes Creek at a glance
3,083
People
$630,000
Median sale
$497/wk
Median rent
4.10%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 33 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Smythes Creek
+50.8%
Median sale
Suburb $630,000
-1.38 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 4.10%
Suburb median $630,000 from 33 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
$58,097 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 Smythes Creek'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 $497/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 2.7%. 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
Smythes Creek at a glance
3,083
People
$630,000
Median sale
$497/wk
Median rent
4.10%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 33 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by PRD BallaratSet across more than 7 acres of beautiful land, 479 Bells Road presents an exceptional opportunity to secure a substantial property with not one, but two separate dwellings, surrounded by established gardens, parkland, a seasonal creek and the space and freedom that only a property of this size can provide.
The main residence is an impressive, generously proportioned home offering four bedrooms, an office and an abundance of living space, making it perfectly suited to a large family or those who simply appreciate having room to spread out. There is a wonderful sense of character throughout the home, with its sizeable rooms and distinctive living spaces giving it a personality of its own.
The master bedroom is particularly appealing, featuring a walk-in robe and an updated ensuite with twin vanity, spa bath, shower and enclosed toilet. The second bathroom includes a shower, vanity and toilet.
The home offers an exceptional selection of living areas, including a large family room, formal dining room, sunken conversation pit, additional lounge and an open living area near the kitchen. There is also an office, ideal for working from home, studying or running a business, while a separate kitchenette area at the opposite end of the house adds another layer of practicality and flexibility.
The main kitchen is generous and functional, with plenty of bench space, dishwasher, electric oven and cooktop, providing ample room for family meals and entertaining.
Comfort is well catered for with multiple split system units, along with a wood fire that adds warmth and atmosphere during the cooler months.
Adding enormous appeal and versatility is the property's second dwelling. This separate two bedroom unit provides an ideal solution for extended family, guests, teenagers or those wanting additional accommodation while maintaining privacy from the main home.
The unit includes two bedrooms, a living area with split system heating and cooling, kitchen with electric oven and cooktop, bathroom with shower and vanity, separate toilet, connected carport, its own enclosed yard and private shed.
Having two genuine dwellings on more than 7 acres is a significant advantage and gives this property possibilities that are simply not available with a conventional family home.
Outside, the acreage is every bit as impressive.
The land is beautifully established, with parkland style gardens, mature surrounds and fencing in good order. There is an abundance of space to enjoy the country lifestyle, whether you have animals, love gardening, want room for the family to explore or simply appreciate the peace and privacy that comes with acreage.
A seasonal creek runs through part of the property, creating a picturesque natural feature, complete with a bridge and vehicle crossing. The grounds also include a winery area, adding another unique and enjoyable element to this very special property.
A substantial garage positioned nearby measures approximately 10m x 7m and provides excellent additional space for vehicles, machinery, storage or a workshop. It features two roller doors, concrete flooring and power.
There is so much to appreciate here, from the scale and character of the main residence, to the flexibility of the separate two bedroom dwelling, the established gardens and the beautiful acreage itself.
And despite its peaceful rural feel, the property is exceptionally convenient, located approximately 5 minutes from Delacombe Town Centre and only 15 minutes from Ballarat.
479 Bells Road is a property that offers space, flexibility and character in equal measure. Two homes, more than 7 acres of beautiful land and a lifestyle opportunity that is becoming increasingly difficult to find.
Ballarat's Best-Selling-Team
Listing description written by Jake Clark, PRD Ballarat — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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