Cockatoo at a glance
4,643
People
$830,000
Median sale
$578/wk
Median rent
3.62%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 66 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Cockatoo › Stringybark Rd
$700,000
Last sold
19 Aug 2025
4
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
1,288 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
$700,000
19 Aug 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Cockatoo (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $443/m² of land (n=167). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Cockatoo at a glance
4,643
People
$830,000
Median sale
$578/wk
Median rent
3.62%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 66 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Cockatoo
-15.7%
Median sale
Suburb $830,000
+0.67 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.62%
Suburb median $830,000 from 66 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 $578/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
UnknownArea
Cockatoo at a glance
4,643
People
$830,000
Median sale
$578/wk
Median rent
3.62%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 66 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Barry Plant EmeraldNestled behind a picket fence and flourishing gardens, this endearing four-bedroom weatherboard home in Cockatoo feels like something out of a fairytale. Steeped in character and radiating warmth from every corner, it offers the perfect blend of country charm and everyday comfort.
A red brick path winds its way to the covered verandah, framed by blooming camellias and established greenery. The home's timeless weatherboard exterior, deep navy tones and rusticated roofline evoke a nostalgic beauty that's both welcoming and understated.
A circular in–out driveway makes arriving and departing a breeze, while a high-clearance carport with attached workshop adds functionality for trades, hobbyists or those who simply need great storage. There's also plenty of off-street parking, perfect for visitors, caravans or a growing household.
Step inside and you'll instantly feel the embrace of its inviting interior. Hardwood floors underfoot and traditional double-hung windows create a sense of timeless elegance, while natural light filters through to illuminate two generous living areas. The lounge is anchored by a cosy wood heater-perfect for curling up on winter evenings-while ducted heating ensures year-round comfort throughout the home.
At the centre of the home, the warm and welcoming kitchen draws people together. With timber cabinetry, tiled splashbacks and garden-framed windows, it's a space made for connection-whether it's prepping dinner while the kettle boils or sharing stories across the dining table. A stained glass feature window in the bathroom adds a whimsical flourish to the space, complementing the timber-lined walls and vintage accents that give this home its unmistakable soul.
Four comfortable bedrooms provide flexible options for family, guests or work-from-home needs, each offering peace, privacy and a calming outlook to the surrounding gardens. French doors from the dining area open directly onto a large, covered deck-a dreamy space for entertaining, relaxing, or even soaking in the clawfoot bath nestled beneath festoon lighting and the canopy of the garden beyond.
The backyard is a leafy haven filled with mature plantings, winding garden paths and quiet corners to enjoy the birdsong. With space to play, grow, and unwind, it's a true extension of the living space and invites a slower, more connected way of life.
Tucked in a peaceful pocket of Cockatoo, just moments from local schools, shops, parks and the beloved Puffing Billy train line, this property offers a soulful lifestyle for those seeking something more than just a house-it offers a home with heart.
A little bit vintage, a little bit whimsical, and entirely unforgettable-this is country living the way it should be.
Listing description written by Sue Colic, Barry Plant Emerald — 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.