Torquay at a glance
21,018
People
$1,185,000
Median sale
$650/wk
Median rent
2.85%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 24 recorded sales (last 24 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Torquay › Bottlebrush Ct
$3,050,000–$3,200,000
For sale
Asking range
5
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
6
Car spaces
4,041 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
$3,050,000–$3,200,000
Asking range · $755/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Torquay at a glance
21,018
People
$1,185,000
Median sale
$650/wk
Median rent
2.85%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 24 recorded sales (last 24 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Torquay
+157.4%
Median sale
Suburb $1,185,000
-1.74 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.85%
Suburb median $1,185,000 from 24 recorded sales (last 24 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.
$185,564 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 Torquay'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 $650/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 1.1%. 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
Torquay at a glance
21,018
People
$1,185,000
Median sale
$650/wk
Median rent
2.85%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 24 recorded sales (last 24 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by McCartney Real EstateYou'll fall in love with 5 Bottlebrush Drive, Torquay from the moment you arrive. From its graceful façade with stone pillars and a stone clad chimney, to the warmth and welcome felt the instant you step inside, this is a home designed for family living at its finest.
Set on an expansive 4041m² (approx.) allotment, this private five-bedroom residence is surrounded by beautifully landscaped grounds and a vast lawn—perfect for backyard cricket, outdoor games, or even the addition of a swimming pool with room to spare.
Inside, the home has been finished to an exceptional standard. Brand-new carpets, stunning Tasmanian oak timber floorboards, plantation shutters, Roman blinds and striking celestial windows in the central living zone combine to create light-filled, inviting spaces that feel instantly like home.
The thoughtful floorplan offers excellent wing separation, with a generous master suite featuring a walk-in robe and a luxurious ensuite complete with bath and twin vanity. Four additional bedrooms, all with built-in robes, are positioned around a second living area that opens via external doors to an intimate deck—an ideal retreat for children or teenagers. A spacious family bathroom with twin vanity and separate WC services this wing with ease.
Elevated and overlooking the grounds, the heart of the home is the gorgeous open-plan kitchen, dining and living area. Here, stone benchtops, abundant cabinetry, a walk-in pantry, and premium Miele and Smeg appliances cater perfectly to family life and entertaining alike. The living zone is warmed by a cosy gas log fire, while bi-fold doors open seamlessly to a large undercover deck, creating the perfect indoor–outdoor connection with tranquil green views.
The home is complete with a separate study or home office near the entry, and a large laundry with excellent storage while comfort is assured year-round with double-glazed windows, ducted heating, split-system heating and cooling, and ceiling fans throughout.
Outdoors, the property continues to impress. A substantial 14m x 7.2m shed with 3.6m internal height is insulated with marine ply and includes air conditioning, shower, toilet, and laundry facilities—offering endless possibilities as a workshop, man or woman cave, teenage retreat, or accommodation for an extended family member.
The grounds are rich with established fruit trees including pear, apple, apricot, cherry, plum, peach and passionfruit, complemented by a large chook pen for those who enjoy fresh eggs. A 22,000-litre water tank services the gardens and internal toilets, and under house storage.
Located within the highly regarded Ocean Acres Estate, this exceptional family home is just minutes from Torquay's town centre, stunning surf beaches, walking tracks and local schools. This is a rare opportunity to secure space, privacy, and quality in a premier coastal setting—an inspection is essential to truly appreciate all that's on offer.
Listing description written by Brent Hartigan, McCartney Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.