Ararat at a glance
8,414
People
$450,000
Median sale
$436/wk
Median rent
5.04%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 134 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$450,000
Last sold
1 Oct 2025
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
1,288 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
$450,000
1 Oct 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Ararat (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $519/m² of land (n=123). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Ararat at a glance
8,414
People
$450,000
Median sale
$436/wk
Median rent
5.04%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 134 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Ararat
0.0%
Median sale
Suburb $450,000
0.00 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 5.04%
Suburb median $450,000 from 134 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 $436/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
Ararat at a glance
8,414
People
$450,000
Median sale
$436/wk
Median rent
5.04%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 134 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Elders Real Estate AraratLocated in the peaceful west end of Ararat, this solid brick home presents an incredible opportunity for families looking for space and comfort, or investors wanting to secure a quality property in a tightly held area. With a generous 1,288m² (approx.) allotment, established gardens, and a versatile floor plan, there's plenty here to enjoy right now and with scope to add value in the future.
The home sits elevated on the block, taking in beautiful bushland views from the front balcony. It's just a short walk to Chalambar Golf Club, Ararat West Primary School, local walking tracks, and the CBD, making it a highly convenient and family-friendly location.
Inside, the home is full of natural light and has been well maintained in its original condition. The spacious lounge room features large windows that bring the outside in, along with a cosy wood heater perfect for winter nights. The kitchen enjoys a lovely outlook and includes a dishwasher, gas heating, great bench space and room for family dining. There are three genuine bedrooms, all generously sized, plus a separate office that could easily serve as a fourth bedroom if needed. The master includes a walk-in robe and private ensuite, while the main bathroom is centrally located and well equipped with a bath, shower and vanity ideal for growing families. Comfort is taken care of year-round with ducted gas heating and evaporative cooling throughout the home.
Step outside and you'll find a well-established yard that's perfect for kids, pets or entertaining and equipped with a pop up sprinkler system to the front and back yard. There's a rear porch for relaxing, a built-in natural gas BBQ, and plenty of shedding including a garden shed, workshop and a separate bungalow perfect for a teenager's retreat, studio or even a home office. A double carport and bitumen-sealed driveway complete the package.
This is a home that offers space, location and solid foundations. Whether you're a family looking for room to grow, or an investor ready to capitalise on one of Ararat's most desirable pockets, this property is packed with potential.
Get in touch today to arrange your inspection as opportunities like this don't last long.
Listing description written by Michael Fratin, Elders Real Estate Ararat — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.