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.
VIC › Orbost › Princes Hwy
$1,000,000–$1,100,000
For sale
Asking range
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
6
Car spaces
185,548.367 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
$1,000,000–$1,100,000
Asking range · $5/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
+177.8%
Median sale
Suburb $360,000
-3.00 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 4.69%
Suburb median $360,000 from 39 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.
$61,144 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.
Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.
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 1.7%. 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
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 Estate"BRODDY HEIGHTS" 485 Princes Highway, Orbost VIC 3888. 45.85 Acres | Panoramic Views | Equine & Farming Infrastructure | Large Family Brick Residence
OFFERS INVITED NOW!
The vendors are not waiting. If you've been watching this one, now is the time to move. All genuine offers will be considered promptly and responded to quickly. Flexible settlement terms are available for the right buyer.
Contact Luke Oakley - Orbost Real Estate on 0457600895 to arrange your private inspection. Inspections are available at flexible times - just call. Contract of Sale and Section 32 available upon request.
The vendors have made their position clear, this property must be sold, and they are genuinely motivated to hand over the keys to the right buyer within the coming weeks. This is not a "test the market" listing. It's a real opportunity for a decisive buyer to secure one of East Gippsland's most commanding lifestyle holdings on their own terms.
"Broddy Heights" has been tightly held for generations. Positioned just 5 minutes from Orbost on approximately 45.85 acres of Farm Zoned land, the elevated hilltop setting delivers sweeping panoramic views stretching from Mt Raymond across the Snowy River flats and out to the Southern Ocean - a view you simply cannot buy or build elsewhere in this region.
The Land & Infrastructure is Ready to Work:
• 8 electric-fenced paddocks with mains-fed water troughs
• Dam
• Horse round yard with sprinkler system and arena lighting
• Stables and tack room
• Cattle yards with undercover crush and loading ramp
• Two large sheds including workshop
Whether you're bringing horses, cattle, or simply wanting the space and privacy of a genuine rural holding, the infrastructure is already in place - no capital outlay required on day one.
The Residence offers Space, Comfort & That View:
• The brick home is perched to make the most of its extraordinary outlook and offers genuine liveability
• 4 bedrooms + optional 5th bedroom/office
• Master suite with spa ensuite and panoramic views
• Open-plan kitchen, dining and living
• New electric appliances and wall oven
• Wood heater and air conditioning
• Dedicated wine cellar with built-in racking
• Wraparound verandas and a 9m x 4m entertaining deck
• 12m x 6m carport with all-weather access
The Location:
Minutes from Orbost township, and within easy reach of Marlo, the Snowy River and surrounding national parks. Accessible, private, and genuinely lifestyle-ready.
Inspections & Enquiries:
• Contact Luke Oakley at Orbost Real Estate to arrange your inspection today
• INSPECTION TIMES: Flexible - simply reach out and we will arrange a suitable time (can arrange video walkthrough for qualified buyers)
• CONTRACT OF SALE: Please contact our office to request a copy of the Contract of Sale and Section 32
• LINK TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS WEBSITE: Consumer Affairs Victoria Property Checklist
Disclaimer: All information is provided by third parties and, while believed correct, is not guaranteed. Orbost Real Estate accepts no liability; purchasers must 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.