Herne Hill at a glance
3,471
People
$835,000
Median sale
$466/wk
Median rent
2.90%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 12 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Herne Hill › Wirksworth St
$890,000
Last sold
31 Mar 2026
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
538 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
$890,000
31 Mar 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Sources disagree on the sale price. All recorded figures are shown in the history below — Districts does not pick a winner.
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Herne Hill (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,256/m² of land (n=43). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Herne Hill at a glance
3,471
People
$835,000
Median sale
$466/wk
Median rent
2.90%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 12 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Herne Hill
+6.6%
Median sale
Suburb $835,000
-0.18 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.90%
Suburb median $835,000 from 12 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 $466/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
Herne Hill at a glance
3,471
People
$835,000
Median sale
$466/wk
Median rent
2.90%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 12 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Barry Plant South BarwonSet in one of Herne Hill’s most peaceful and well loved streets, this three bedroom home presents an exceptional opportunity for renovators, creatives, and buyers eager to add value in a blue chip location. Positioned on a generous 538m² allotment (approx.), the foundations are here for a rewarding transformation, whether you’re looking to modernise the existing layout or reimagine the home entirely over time.
Full of original character, the residence offers a practical floorplan that renovators will appreciate. A light filled living room sits at the front of the home, providing a comfortable starting point for future updates. The kitchen and dining zone offer plenty of scope for redesign, whether you’re planning a contemporary open plan space or a complete refurbishment. All three bedrooms provide solid accommodation and flexibility, and with a central bathroom ready for a modern makeover, the entire home invites inspiration. A single car garage and a deep rear yard complete the picture. An excellent canvas for outdoor entertaining areas, extensions, landscaping or even a studio, subject to your plans.
The location is a major drawcard. Herne Hill is widely regarded for its family friendly atmosphere, leafy streets, and tight knit community. Well regarded education options including Herne Hill Primary School, Clonard College and Western Heights Secondary College are all within easy reach, making this setting ideal for families planning for the future. Local parks, playgrounds and sporting reserves surround the area, adding everyday convenience and lifestyle appeal.
Nearby shopping and dining options further elevate the location, with Shannon Avenue and Pakington Street offering everything from cafés and specialty stores to supermarkets and restaurants. Commuters will also appreciate easy access to public transport and the Geelong Ring Road, ensuring seamless travel across the region or into Melbourne.
Ready for renovation and rich with potential, 5 Wirksworth Street is a rare chance to secure a property in a sought after Herne Hill pocket and create a home that truly reflects your vision. Opportunities like this are tightly held, make it your next chapter.
Listing description written by Chari Emirzade, Barry Plant South Barwon — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.