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 › Springs St
5
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
4
Car spaces
2,023 m²
Land
260 m²
Building
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
Last sold
No recorded sale price for this property yet.
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Cockatoo (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $443/m² of land (n=168). 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.
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.
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
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 Woods Estate AgentsA Pretty Piece of Cockatoo History
Believed to be the original 1921 cottage for what was once known locally as the Garden Estate, this historic weatherboard has grown and evolved over more than a century into a remarkably generous family home, a rare blend of heritage soul and genuine livability.
Across approximately 260 m² (28 squares), a sequence of interconnected rooms unfolds with warmth and flow, each space revealing its own personality while remaining beautifully cohesive. The effect is charmingly uncontrived; a home that’s been shaped by time and family, rather than by trend.
At its heart, the kitchen anchors the home with both character and function, the original wood-fired Aga still in place beneath a hand-carved timber mantle, complemented by a modern electric oven and gas cooktop. High ceilings, reclaimed windows and doors, red-gum benchtops, and vintage details continue the story throughout.
Five bedrooms, two bathrooms, multiple living zones, and a large secluded office create flexibility for modern family life and working from home. The master suite captures a breathtaking outlook, with sunrise views over the adjoining hills that are a daily reminder of just how special this setting is.
Heating is comprehensive and efficient, with gas ducted heating throughout plus a large wood burner supported by an industrial heat-transfer system. Storage is abundant, from the surprise attic to extensive built-ins and cleverly concealed nooks that make everyday living effortless.
Outdoors, every square metre of the 2023 m² (½ acre +) block is usable and thoughtfully curated. The verandah is the perfect perch for morning coffee or an evening glass of red, overlooking the hills beyond. There’s a paved entertaining area and fire-pit garden room directly off the kitchen, a true gathering space enjoyed year-round. A large cleared lawn invites play, while the seasonal garden reveals new colours with every change of season. A productive veggie patch, chicken coop, and small orchard of stone and citrus fruit trees complete the picture.
Access is exceptional: dual street entry with full drive-through convenience, plus ample space for caravan or trailer parking and easy manoeuvrability. The home also features a carport and a 6 m × 12 m garage with power and concrete flooring. Fibre internet is connected directly to the property.
Set on a quiet no-through road, the address offers rare peace and privacy, where kids can ride bikes and play freely while still being only moments from the heart of Cockatoo.
Positioned within walking distance of the village, this is a home that celebrates its history while continuing to evolve, a century-old original still filled with heart.
You’ll Love:
• The home’s incredible history as the original 1921 Garden Estate cottage
• 260 m² (28 squares) of character-filled family living
• The Aga-centred kitchen blending old-world charm with modern function
• High ceilings, reclaimed timbers, and hand-crafted red-gum finishes
• Large secluded office perfect for working from home
• Gas ducted heating, wood burner, and industrial heat-transfer system
• Ample storage including attic and built-ins, “storage galore”
• Expansive verandah with sweeping hill views, ideal for sunrise coffees or evening wine
• Outdoor entertaining with fire-pit garden room and veggie patch
• Usable 2023 m² garden with lawn, orchard, and dual street access
• Carport + 6 m × 12 m garage + caravan/trailer space
• Fibre-optic internet connected
• Quiet no-through street, minutes from Cockatoo village
Local’s Secret
Follow the walking track to Cockatoo Creek Park, a local favourite for its open green space and skate park, with easy access across the Puffing Billy railway line to the village IGA. With the highly regarded Cockatoo Primary School, Cockatoo Pharmacy, and the new Cockatoo Dentist soon to open, the area offers genuine village convenience in one of the most practical pockets of the Hills.
Listing description written by Katie Woods, Woods Estate Agents — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.