Rochester at a glance
2,840
People
$455,000
Median sale
$398/wk
Median rent
4.55%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 11 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$1,249,000–$1,349,000
For sale
Asking range
4
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
4
Car spaces
399,000 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
Asking
$1,249,000–$1,349,000
Asking range · $3/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Rochester at a glance
2,840
People
$455,000
Median sale
$398/wk
Median rent
4.55%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 11 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Rochester
+174.5%
Median sale
Suburb $455,000
-2.89 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 4.55%
Suburb median $455,000 from 11 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.
$75,422 on top of the price (6.0% 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.
Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.
Pre-filled with Rochester'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 $398/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 1.7%. 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
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
Rochester at a glance
2,840
People
$455,000
Median sale
$398/wk
Median rent
4.55%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 11 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by PRD BendigoPositioned directly adjacent to the 18-hole Rochester Golf Club, 56 Kerlin Lane, Rochester is a standout rural holding offering scale, infrastructure, a level of presentation rarely seen, as well as the potential to combine both lifestyle and income.
The crowning feature of the property is the reproduction Victorian inspired homestead, crafted approximately 17 years ago using recycled bricks and beautiful recycled materials. The home offers four bedrooms plus a dedicated office, with the main bedroom serviced by a walk-in robe and ensuite, supported by a central family bathroom and an additional bathroom. Two distinct living zones provide space to relax or entertain, centred around stunning inglenooks, hearths and chimney stacks, including an open fireplace and a cast iron Stanley slow combustion stove used for both cooking and heating.
Polished timber floors, 9-foot timber and 14-foot corrugated iron ceilings, and French doors create a warm and authentic atmosphere throughout, while split system heating and cooling and ducted evaporative cooling ensure year-round comfort. The home opens out to a generous wraparound verandah, beautifully framed by ornamental grapevines and wisteria, overlooking professionally landscaped gardens and the surrounding rural landscape.
Set across 39.9 hectares (approx.) / 98.37 acres, this property has been thoughtfully designed to perform at an elite level while still delivering a refined lifestyle experience. Importantly, the scale of the holding also presents a compelling opportunity for those seeking both lifestyle and income, with the potential to comfortably retain approximately 12 acres around the homestead for private use, while leasing the remaining land. This creates the ability to enjoy a true country lifestyle setting while generating an estimated return of around $8,000 per annum.
Infrastructure is extensive and versatile. A 40m x 20m sand based undercover arena with a height of approximately 5.4 metres and LED lighting has been cleverly designed for 24-hour use and a wide variety of potential applications including equine pursuits.
Additional improvements include a double carport, five bay machinery shed, three hay sheds, workshop with shelving and storage, former dairy with dry storage, cattle yards with crush and a fully enclosed chicken coop and run.
The farm layout has been expertly planned and divided into approximately 14 paddocks, all serviced by wide central laneways to allow for efficient stock movement and rotation. An automated watering system supplies troughs in each paddock, supported by a stock and domestic bore with two 5,000-gallon tanks and two 5,000-gallon rainwater tanks, ensuring excellent water security.
Offering a rare combination of choice agricultural capability, undeniable architectural charm and character and lifestyle appeal, this exceptional holding is located just 7 minutes from Rochester and approximately 45 minutes from Bendigo, making it as practical as it is impressive.
Listing description written by Matt Ingram, PRD Bendigo — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.