Hillside at a glance
17,335
People
$860,000
Median sale
$504/wk
Median rent
3.05%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 125 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Hillside › Botanic Dr
$1,070,000
Last sold
28 Feb 2026
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
5
Car spaces
612 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
$1,070,000
28 Feb 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Hillside (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,400/m² of land (n=112). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Hillside at a glance
17,335
People
$860,000
Median sale
$504/wk
Median rent
3.05%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 125 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Hillside
+24.4%
Median sale
Suburb $860,000
-0.60 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.05%
Suburb median $860,000 from 125 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 $504/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
Hillside at a glance
17,335
People
$860,000
Median sale
$504/wk
Median rent
3.05%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 125 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Barry Plant Taylors LakesPositioned in a tightly held pocket of Hillside, 62 Botanic Drive delivers an outstanding family lifestyle defined by space, versatility and superb indoor–outdoor living - all within moments of schools, parks and key arterials.
Set on a generous allotment, this substantial residence immediately impresses with its expansive driveway, double garage plus extensive undercover carport, and an oversized workshop/shed - ideal for trades, hobbyists, car enthusiasts or those needing serious storage options. Inside, the home is thoughtfully designed to accommodate large or growing families. The ground floor offers multiple living zones including a formal lounge, open-plan family and meals area, and a separate study - perfect for working from home. At the heart of the home, the modern kitchen features stone benchtops, quality appliances, ample cabinetry and a large island bench, seamlessly connecting to the dining and outdoor entertaining areas. Upstairs, a generous retreat provides an additional living space, surrounded by four well-proportioned bedrooms. The oversized master suite is a true highlight, complete with walk-in robe and ensuite, while the remaining bedrooms are serviced by a central bathroom and separate toilet. Outdoors, the covered alfresco and paved entertaining zone overlooks a low-maintenance backyard, offering the perfect setting for year-round entertaining, family gatherings or relaxed weekends at home.
Key features include:
Four spacious bedrooms plus study
Multiple living areas including upstairs retreat
Modern kitchen with stone benchtops & quality appliances
Two bathrooms plus powder room
Extensive undercover parking, double garage & large workshop/shed
Covered alfresco & low-maintenance backyard
Close to Hillside Recreation Reserve, schools, shops & Melton Highway access
A home of this scale, flexibility and functionality is rarely offered - making 62 Botanic Drive, Hillside an exceptional opportunity for families seeking space, comfort and long-term value.
*ONSITE & ONLINE AUCTION-BIDDING BY REGISTRATION ONLY*
This auction will be conducted onsite and online. Please contact the selling agent to register your interest and intention to bid at our scheduled auction.
Listing description written by Andrew Koulaouzos, Barry Plant Taylors Lakes — 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.