Orbost at a glance
2,167
People
$360,000
Median sale
$325/wk
Median rent
4.69%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 39 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$325,000
For sale
Asking
$305,000
Last sold
12 Mar 2026
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
482 m²
Land
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
Asking
$325,000
Asking · $674/m² of land
Last recorded sale $305,000 (12 Mar 2026).
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Orbost (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $423/m² of land (n=91). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Orbost at a glance
2,167
People
$360,000
Median sale
$325/wk
Median rent
4.69%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 39 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Orbost
-9.7%
Median sale
Suburb $360,000
+0.51 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 4.69%
Suburb median $360,000 from 39 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
$19,135 on top of the price (5.9% extra)
Estimates only, at standard investor rates — no first-home or owner-occupier concessions applied. Not included: lenders mortgage insurance (usually applies when borrowing more than 80% of the price), loan application and settlement fees from your lender, the foreign-purchaser duty surcharge, and building insurance — in Queensland the property is at your risk from the first business day after signing, not from settlement. Verify with your conveyancer.
Stamp duty and transfer fees: Victoria schedules from 2026-07-01. Ongoing council rates and land tax are not included.
Pre-filled with Orbost's advertised median rent — not a rent for this listing.
Gross yield is weekly rent × 52 ÷ price. Net yield subtracts operating expenses. Cashflow then subtracts interest-only interest on price × LVR. Tax, vacancies, and principal repayments are not included.
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 $325/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.
Gross yield if leased at the suburb aggregate is 5.2%. The yield that matters is the one on achieved rent, which has not been inferred for this address. Net yield (land tax, rates, insurance, vacancy) is not loaded. 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
UnknownArea
Orbost at a glance
2,167
People
$360,000
Median sale
$325/wk
Median rent
4.69%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 39 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Orbost & District Real EstatePositioned at the sought-after top end of town, this well-presented three-bedroom home delivers low-maintenance living in a convenient location. Whether you're buying your first home, downsizing, planning ahead for retirement, or adding to your investment portfolio, this property combines comfort, practicality and affordability in equal measure.
Inside, the home is warm and inviting, with a light-filled open-plan kitchen, dining and living area at its heart. Timber flooring runs through the main living spaces, adding warmth and character, while a wood heater and reverse-cycle air conditioning keep things comfortable in every season. The kitchen is functional and well equipped, with a gas cooktop and electric oven ready for everyday family cooking.
There are three good-sized bedrooms, including a main bedroom with its floor to ceiling cabinetry, a functional bathroom plus a separate WC and laundry for everyday convenience. Outside, a generous entertaining deck runs along the north side of the home, with a front porch as well, both ideal for relaxed alfresco living, pot plants or a small garden setup.
Set on an easy-care allotment of approximately 482m square metres, the block offers the freedom of outdoor space without the burden of constant upkeep, leaving more time to enjoy everything Orbost and the surrounding region have to offer.
KEY FEATURES:
• Three bedrooms, including main with built-in robes
• Bathroom with separate bath and shower, plus separate WC
• Light-filled open-plan kitchen, dining and living area
• Timber flooring through main living areas
• Gas cooktop and electric oven
• Reverse-cycle air conditioning and wood heater for year-round comfort
• Large covered entertaining deck, approx 4.4m x 9.4m
• Front porch, approx 3.1m x 5.6m
• Separate laundry with internal access
• Easy-care allotment of approximately 482m²
• Low-maintenance gardens, ideal for pot plants or raised beds
• Walking distance to Orbost's shops, cafes and services
A smart and affordable opportunity in a tightly held East Gippsland township. Contact us today to arrange your inspection.
Why You'll Love Living in Orbost
Orbost is a welcoming regional township with supermarkets, cafes, schools and medical services close at hand. Set on the Snowy River and surrounded by national parks and open landscapes, it's a short drive to the coast at Marlo for fishing, beaches and riverside dining. Strong rental demand, supported by essential services and genuine lifestyle appeal, makes this an attractive option for investors as well as owner-occupiers.
Ideal For:
• First home buyers entering the market at an accessible price point
• Retirees or downsizers seeking comfort with minimal upkeep
• Investors after a low-maintenance property with broad tenant appeal
Contact Luke Oakley, Orbost Real Estate, on 5154 2115 to arrange your inspection now.
INSPECTION TIMES: Flexible. Just reach out and we will arrange a suitable time.
CONTRACT OF SALE: Please contact our office to request a copy of the Contract of Sale and Section 32 Vendor's Statement.
Disclaimer: All information is provided by third parties and, while believed correct, is not guaranteed. Orbost Real Estate accepts no liability; purchasers must conduct their own investigations before relying on this information.
Listing description written by Luke Oakley, Orbost & District Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
Victoria 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.