Cockatoo at a glance
4,643
People
$830,000
Median sale
$578/wk
Median rent
3.62%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 66 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Cockatoo › Doonaha Rd
$1,750,000–$1,850,000
For sale
Asking range
$1,230,000
Last sold
16 May 2025
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
4
Car spaces
5,689 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
$1,750,000–$1,850,000
Asking range · $308/m² of land
Last recorded sale $1,230,000 (16 May 2025).
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Cockatoo (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $443/m² of land (n=167). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Cockatoo at a glance
4,643
People
$830,000
Median sale
$578/wk
Median rent
3.62%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 66 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Cockatoo
+110.8%
Median sale
Suburb $830,000
-1.90 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.62%
Suburb median $830,000 from 66 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.
$103,564 on top of the price (5.9% 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 Cockatoo'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 $578/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
Cockatoo at a glance
4,643
People
$830,000
Median sale
$578/wk
Median rent
3.62%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 66 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by First National Real Estate RangesA rare offering of exceptional character and enduring beauty, this is a truly unique limestone residence set amidst approximately 1.4 acres of exquisitely established gardens. Enveloped by flourishing fruit and nut trees, rare botanical plantings, and abundant birdlife, this fully fenced sanctuary delivers an enviable lifestyle immersed in nature, privacy, and tranquillity.
Rich in heritage-inspired charm and thoughtfully curated throughout, the residence seamlessly blends timeless craftsmanship with contemporary comfort. Soaring ceilings, substantial 8-inch skirting boards, reclaimed architectural elements and hand-cut Victorian Ash parquetry flooring speak to the home's remarkable attention to detail and enduring quality.
At its heart, the beautifully appointed kitchen has been designed for both everyday living and effortless entertaining, showcasing stone benchtops, bespoke Blackwood cabinetry, premium Smeg appliances and a generous walk-in pantry. The decorative stone fireplace centres the living spaces surrounding it.
Accommodation comprises three spacious bedrooms, each with built-in robes and garden outlooks, offering a serene retreat within this captivating setting. The elegant bathroom evokes a sense of understated luxury, featuring a classic claw-foot bath and separate shower.
A remarkable glasshouse pavilion provides an extraordinary extension of the home, thoughtfully appointed with its own kitchen featuring stone benchtops and induction cooking, polished concrete flooring, double glazing, and heating and cooling for year-round enjoyment. An adjoining outdoor shower and powder room further enhance its versatility.
Complementing the residence is a separate studio retreat, ideal as a private home office, artist’s workspace, or wellness sanctuary, complete with dual split-system units ensuring comfort in every season.
Outdoor living has been designed to embrace the beauty of the surrounding landscape, with a wraparound verandah, ambient fireplace and multiple entertaining terraces creating idyllic spaces for gathering, relaxing and unwinding.
Enhanced by an impressive suite of modern conveniences, the property includes solar power, automated gated entry, mains gas-powered 8kVA backup generator, ducted heating, ducted vacuum, 5G connectivity and fibre-to-the-premises internet. A substantial garage, now transformed into a fully self-contained guest retreat complete with kitchen and bathroom, offers exceptional flexibility, while additional shedding and dual driveway access further elevate the property's functionality.
Nestled within a peaceful no-through road, with the iconic Puffing Billy Railway passing nearby, Doonaha enjoys a rare balance of seclusion and convenience, just moments from the vibrant villages of Cockatoo and Emerald.
A residence of this calibre, character and individuality is seldom offered—a remarkable lifestyle estate that must be experienced to be fully appreciated.
Contact Mick Dolphin 0429 684 522 or Caiti Ellis 0493 136 937 to arrange a viewing of ‘Doonaha’.
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Listing description written by Mick Dolphin, First National Real Estate Ranges — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.