Castlemaine at a glance
7,306
People
$735,000
Median sale
$488/wk
Median rent
3.45%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 96 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Castlemaine › Ray St
$770,000
Last sold
27 Nov 2025
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
1,281 m²
Land
203 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
$770,000
27 Nov 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Castlemaine (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $992/m² of land (n=149). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Castlemaine at a glance
7,306
People
$735,000
Median sale
$488/wk
Median rent
3.45%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 96 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Castlemaine
+4.8%
Median sale
Suburb $735,000
-0.15 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.45%
Suburb median $735,000 from 96 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 $488/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
Castlemaine at a glance
7,306
People
$735,000
Median sale
$488/wk
Median rent
3.45%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 96 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Cantwell Property CastlemaineSet privately back from the street on a generous 1281sqm (approx.) allotment, this four-bedroom, two-living property offers a combination of architectural interest, sustainable design, and family-friendly functionality, all within walking distance of Castlemaine's vibrant town centre, schools, and the train to Melbourne or Bendigo.
The home's striking façade, clad in Colorbond and stone, sets the tone for what lies within. A rock-clad feature wall in the entry foyer introduces the natural textures and thoughtful design that continue throughout. Inside, the open-plan living, kitchen, and dining area is bathed in light thanks to high raked ceilings and north-facing clerestory windows. The kitchen is designed for both style and practicality, featuring an island bench for casual dining, a freestanding 900mm gas cooktop with oven, dishwasher, and ample storage. A second north-facing living space opens to a deck overlooking the fully fenced back garden, offering a peaceful spot to relax or entertain. A dedicated home office with external access to a side deck adds flexibility for remote work or creative pursuits.
Accommodation features three bedrooms with built-in robes, a central bathroom with a back-to-wall bath, wall-hung vanity, and separate toilet, plus a laundry with external access. The main bedroom suite offers a walk-in robe and ensuite, creating a private retreat. Two split systems ensure year-round comfort, while the integrated solar system and solar hot water add to the home's energy efficiency. Partial double glazing enhances thermal performance and quiet living.
Outside, established trees provide shade and privacy, while a double carport, water tank, sheds, and bottled gas service complete the picture of practical living. The garden is abundant with fruit trees and berries, including varieties of apple, plum, pear, apricot, crabapple, nectarine, olive, feijoa, and raspberry. The property is fully fenced, offering security and peace of mind.
With its blend of privacy, sustainability, and thoughtful design, this is a home to be lived in and loved, making it an exceptional opportunity in Castlemaine.
Listing description written by Megan Walmsley, Cantwell Property Castlemaine — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.