Soldiers Hill at a glance
2,751
People
$631,000
Median sale
$415/wk
Median rent
3.42%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 38 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Soldiers Hill › Havelock St
$800,000
Last sold
16 Jan 2026
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
4
Car spaces
1,169 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
$800,000
16 Jan 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Soldiers Hill (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,134/m² of land (n=110). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Soldiers Hill at a glance
2,751
People
$631,000
Median sale
$415/wk
Median rent
3.42%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 38 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Soldiers Hill
+26.8%
Median sale
Suburb $631,000
-0.72 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.42%
Suburb median $631,000 from 38 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 $415/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.
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Area
Soldiers Hill at a glance
2,751
People
$631,000
Median sale
$415/wk
Median rent
3.42%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 38 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by McGrath BallaratPerfectly positioned in one of Soldiers Hill's most desirable and historic streets, this beautifully maintained three-bedroom home combines classic character with modern comfort. Set on a rare 1,169m² (approx) block, this home offers exceptional space to extend or has a current approved planning permit to subdivide into 2 lots, making it ideal for families, developers, or savvy investors.
• The home presents a charming period façade that enhances its street appeal and reflects the heritage character typical of Soldiers Hill.
• The home offers three generous bedrooms, including a master suite with a built-in robe and a private ensuite for added comfort.
• With an updated kitchen including ample bench space, modern appliances, and a bright aspect over the backyard, this makes the property ideal for both cooking and entertaining.
• The open plan meals and living area provide a warm and flexible space to relax with family or host guests in comfort.
• A formal lounge room at the front of the home, ensures the family can enjoy separate living zones and have room to move.
• The main bathroom is well designed with separate shower and free standing bath and features quality fixtures, providing practicality for everyday family living.
• The property includes a double car accommodation, offering secure parking along with extra space for storage or workshop needs.
• The expansive block provides outstanding potential to extend the home, create additional outdoor amenities.
• Or utilise the existing yard set up with plenty of room for the kids, pets and outdoor entertaining with a large undercover decking area.
• For the developer, a current approved planning permit, with works in place to subdivide into 2 separate lots adds value straight away to the site, in such a desirable location.
• This property places you moments from Ballarat's CBD, quality schools, public transport, parks, and the vibrant local café and dining scene.
Listing description written by Matt Skinner, McGrath Ballarat — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.