Newtown at a glance
10,393
People
$1,327,500
Median sale
$500/wk
Median rent
1.96%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 12 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Newtown › Upper Skene St
$2,200,000–$2,400,000
For sale
Asking range
4
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
6
Car spaces
821 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
$2,200,000–$2,400,000
Asking range · $2,680/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Newtown at a glance
10,393
People
$1,327,500
Median sale
$500/wk
Median rent
1.96%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 12 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Newtown
+65.7%
Median sale
Suburb $1,327,500
-0.78 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 1.96%
Suburb median $1,327,500 from 12 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.
$130,314 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.
Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.
Pre-filled with Newtown'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 $500/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 1.2%. 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
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
Newtown at a glance
10,393
People
$1,327,500
Median sale
$500/wk
Median rent
1.96%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 12 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by McGrath Geelong | NewtownPlaced within one of Newtown's most admired tree-lined streets, 'Stanley' delivers timeless character, exceptional family flexibility and a prized north-facing 821 sqm (approx.) allotment, capturing abundant natural light.
Beyond its charming period façade, the home reveals a series of beautifully illuminated interiors, where original architectural features are thoughtfully balanced with contemporary updates. Multiple living domains and a highly adaptable floorplan provide a home designed to evolve effortlessly with modern family life.
At its centre, expansive open-plan living, dining and kitchen spaces create a natural hub for connection and everyday living, flowing seamlessly to a substantial timber deck. This private outdoor zone offers a warm and inviting setting for year-round entertaining.
Accommodation is both generous and versatile. The Master Suite at the front of the home is privately positioned with its own ensuite, w/in robe and parents' retreat. Upstairs, two bedrooms are appointed with built-in robes, and renovated bathroom with the fourth bedroom offering a unique roof-cavity retreat-an imaginative children's hideaway or quiet study space.
Comfort is well considered throughout, including ducted heating, split system cooling, an electric fireplace, gas fireplace in the front office, and off-street carport parking for six vehicles with an oversized four car garage accessed by the rear lane and street front double carport.
A standout inclusion is the self-contained, large studio, complete with its own bathroom and laundry. Ideal for guests, teenagers, extended family or a private work-from-home or creative space, this addition significantly enhances the home's flexibility.
The expansive north-facing rear garden is a rare offering in this tightly held Newtown pocket, providing generous entertainment area, exceptional natural light and exciting scope for a future pool or further landscaping if desired (STCA).
Positioned within one of Geelong's most prestigious lifestyle pockets, the home is just moments from The Geelong College, St Joseph's College and Sacred Heart College. Pakington Street's celebrated cafés, dining and boutique offerings are within easy reach, while the Barwon River, Kardinia Park and GMHBA Stadium are all close by. Excellent connectivity to the train station and Ring Road further enhances everyday convenience.
A distinguished family residence in a blue-chip Newtown setting, 'Stanley' delivers scale, versatility and enduring appeal.
• Positioned in a prized tree-lined Newtown street on 821 sqm (approx.) north-facing allotment
• Character-rich residence blending period charm with contemporary updates
• Expansive open-plan kitchen, living and dining flowing to outdoor entertaining
• Large, North-facing deck
• Multiple living zones offering flexibility for growing families
• Main bedroom with ensuite and parents' retreat
• Three further bedrooms, including unique roof-cavity retreat
• Three bathrooms across all levels for family convenience
• Self-contained studio/with bathroom and laundry
• Walk to Geelong's best Colleges, Pakington Street, Barwon River & parklands
Listing description written by Candice Costoso, McGrath Geelong | Newtown — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.