Orbost at a glance
2,167
People
$360,000
Median sale
$325/wk
Median rent
4.69%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 39 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$520,000
For sale
Asking
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
3
Car spaces
1,787 m²
Land
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
Asking
$520,000
Asking · $291/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Orbost (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $423/m² of land (n=92). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Orbost at a glance
2,167
People
$360,000
Median sale
$325/wk
Median rent
4.69%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 39 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Orbost
+44.4%
Median sale
Suburb $360,000
-1.44 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 4.69%
Suburb median $360,000 from 39 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
$31,291 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.
Pre-filled with Orbost'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 $325/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 3.3%. 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
UnknownArea
Orbost at a glance
2,167
People
$360,000
Median sale
$325/wk
Median rent
4.69%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 39 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Orbost & District Real EstateRoom to grow, room to breathe, room to invest. This one ticks every box!
Repriced and ready to sell, this beautifully updated family home on an expansive 1,861m² (approx.) allotment on the edge of Orbost is now offered at $520,000 Neg. Representing genuine value for families, downsizers and savvy investors alike.
With a generous land holding that presents real potential for future development (STCA), this is the kind of opportunity is becoming harder to find in Orbost. Whether you're raising a family, looking for a relaxed retirement lifestyle with room for the grandkids, or seeking a property with a spare block to develop down the track - this ticks every box.
Inside the home has been thoughtfully renovated throughout, offering modern comfort without sacrificing character. The kitchen is a standout - fully renovated with clever storage, modern appliances and an ergonomic design that makes cooking a pleasure. The light-filled dining and living zone features a bay window that captures the morning sun and looks out over the established gardens, while a slow-combustion wood heater keeps things cosy in the cooler months. Three generous bedrooms, all with built-in robes and ceiling fans, are serviced by a modern renovated bathroom plus a separate toilet and powder room - ideal for busy households or hosting guests. A Euro laundry, split-system heating and cooling, and a practical layout throughout complete a home that is genuinely move-in ready.
Outside, the property truly shines. An undercover entertaining deck overlooks the established gardens, and the large fully fenced block offers excellent privacy, generous lawn space and a lifestyle that is hard to replicate. A large 12m x 7m shed with concrete floor and power is perfect as a workshop or for additional storage, and a dedicated glasshouse and potting shed will delight garden enthusiasts. Undercover parking with high clearance accommodates larger vehicles, plus a dedicated undercover space for a boat or trailer.
KEY FEATURES
• Three bedrooms, all with built-in robes and ceiling fans
• Modern renovated bathroom plus separate toilet/powder room
• Fully renovated kitchen with modern appliances and clever storage
• Light-filled living and dining with bay window and garden outlook
• Slow-combustion wood heater and split-system heating/cooling
• Euro laundry with practical storage
• Undercover entertaining deck overlooking established gardens
• Large 12m x 7m shed with concrete floor and power
• Glasshouse/potting shed - ideal for garden lovers
• Undercover parking (high clearance) plus dedicated boat/trailer space
• Expansive 1,861m² (approx.) allotment with development potential (STCA)
• Quiet location minutes from schools, shops, medical and the Snowy River
• Come and take a look - you'll love what 63 Scott Street has to offer!
Situated in a quiet residential pocket just minutes from Orbost's town centre, local schools, medical services and the Snowy River - with the coastal township of Marlo just a short drive away the location is as good as the property itself.
• Contact Luke Oakley - Orbost Real Estate on 0457600895 to arrange your inspection NOW!
• INSPECTIONS TIMES: Flexible. Just reach out and we will arrange a suitable time.
• CONTRACT of SALE: Please contact our office to request a copy of the Contract of Sale and S32.
Disclaimer: All information is provided by third parties and, while believed correct, is not guaranteed. Orbost Real Estate accepts no liability; purchasers must conduct their own investigations before relying on this information.
Listing description written by Luke Oakley, Orbost & District Real Estate — 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.