Willunga at a glance
2,594
People
$1,115,750
Median sale
$449/wk
Median rent
2.09%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 16 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$1,400,000
Last sold
19 Oct 2022
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
2,000 m²
Land
335 m²
Building
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
Last sold
$1,400,000
19 Oct 2022 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Willunga (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $994/m² of land (n=82). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Willunga at a glance
2,594
People
$1,115,750
Median sale
$449/wk
Median rent
2.09%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 16 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Willunga
+25.5%
Median sale
Suburb $1,115,750
-0.42 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.09%
Suburb median $1,115,750 from 16 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
SAPlanning 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.” Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $449/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. Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question. 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
Willunga at a glance
2,594
People
$1,115,750
Median sale
$449/wk
Median rent
2.09%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 16 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Harcourts Coast & VinesPerhaps the most recognisable and iconic property in the Willunga township and greater McLaren Vale wine growing district, is the historic Willunga Post Office & Telegraph Station, originally built in 1857.
This superb 2,000 sqm property, which occupies an entire town block, has 3 distinctly separate buildings with 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
The layout offers a diverse range of opportunities for residential or business uses (subject to council approval). These include using it as a stately residence, perfect for the extended family (that can make use of three separate living areas), running it as a "Bed & Breakfast", using it as "Cellar Door" or any number of other commercial purposes.
The main two storey residence originally served as the Willunga Post Office & Telegraph Station in the 1800s. It features 3 bedrooms, one bathroom, a large dining/lounge room, a warm country kitchen, thick stone walls, lofty ceilings, a substantial slate return verandah, a character staircase, open fireplaces and polished timber floors which all add to the charm of this magnificent historic building. The top storey, a large bedroom offers views to Port Willunga.
The second building known as "The Stables" (of more recent construction) features its very own bathroom, a split system air conditioner and could be utilised as an additional bedroom, a teenager's retreat or would make a fantastic home office or consulting room.
The third building is a modern fully self-contained cottage, offering rustic western red cedar windows and doors, an open plan kitchen and living area, large bedroom, and a huge bathroom which features spa and twin showers. Situated in an elevated position, the substantial deck makes for the perfect place to enjoy the sun set on the coastal view. A slow combustion fire and split system air conditioning ensure year-round comfort.
The amenities this location offers cannot be overstated, situated in the ever popular township of Willunga set amongst the world renowned McLaren Vale Wine Growing District. Perched at the very top of High Street, numerous pubs, restaurants and cafes are within a short walk, and the magnificent Port Willunga and world class Aldinga Beaches are only 10m minutes by car. The property is located 15 minutes from the edge of Adelaide and 45 minutes from Adelaide airport. Therefore, despite offering a "sea change setting" all the amenities offered by a capital city (healthcare, shopping, professional services, commercial CBD) are in close proximity.
There are numerous public and private schools within walking distance or a short drive, including the highly regarded Waldorf Steiner School and Tatachilla Lutheran College. The Southern Expressway makes for a comfortable commute to the Adelaide CBD in around 40 minutes.
As an added bonus, this property holds prime position from which to take in the Tour Down Under as competitors scale high street and turn down Hailstone Lane, with the 2023 stage finish line set to be only 100m away outside the Willunga Hotel.
This amazing property is loaded with history and charm, and offers incredible potential for a multitude of pursuits, your inspection is highly recommended.
The fascinating history of this property is extremely well documented, being featured in several books and being the subject of a 49 page heritage report: The Willunga Post Office & Telegraph Station Heritage Study and Restoration Report, 1978 (Department of the Environment). This report traces the history of the property from the date of its construction until 1978. A copy is available upon request.
Listing description written by Corey Michelmore, Harcourts Coast & Vines — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.
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.