Golden Square at a glance
9,828
People
$622,000
Median sale
$460/wk
Median rent
3.85%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 97 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Golden Square › Chum St
$470,000
Last sold
7 July 2025
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
965 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
$470,000
7 July 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Golden Square (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $890/m² of land (n=105). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Golden Square at a glance
9,828
People
$622,000
Median sale
$460/wk
Median rent
3.85%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 97 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Golden Square
-24.4%
Median sale
Suburb $622,000
+1.24 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.85%
Suburb median $622,000 from 97 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 $460/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
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
Golden Square at a glance
9,828
People
$622,000
Median sale
$460/wk
Median rent
3.85%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 97 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by DCK Real EstateRenovation has already begun on this 3-bedroom weatherboard residence. The carpet has gone, and the floorboards are ready for revival. This home is ripe for a new lease of life. Imagine what that new life could look like.
Starting with the kitchen. The cupboard space potential is obvious. Incorporate a breakfast bar in the makeover and this will become the hub of the home. An entertainer's delight. Especially once you add a deck beyond the French doors in the living area.
The expansive backyard puts neighbours at a comfortable distance so you can relax and enjoy a cuppa (or stronger beverage) in privacy. And the kids can play full volume as they tear around that wonderful play area you'll create.
Gas log heater, split system and ceiling fan will keep you comfortable when the weather persuades you to retreat inside.
The generous size of the 3 bedrooms will make it easy to create restful retreats for family members. Update the built-in robes to make the most of the storage space.
You can put your imagination on hold when it comes to the bathroom. The work is almost complete. Glossy white subway tiles contrast with matte black tiling to create a sleek look. Rain shower head and frameless glass panel complete the shower experience. A long, hot wash will be a great way to unwind after a day on the renovating job. The second toilet in the laundry means urgent door pounding won't interrupt you.
That enormous yard is a canvas for expansion. You could extend the home to accommodate a growing family and still have room left over for a garage, shed-even a man-cave.
Topping the benefits off is the home's prized Golden Square location. All you need is within easy reach. The bustling centre of Bendigo is just 10 minutes to the north or, if you prefer, take the 10-minute drive south to Lansell Square, Bunnings and the Bendigo Homemaker Centre. You'll be spoilt for choice when it comes to schools with 5 within 2 kilometres. Even a nature escape is close at hand. Sparrowhawk Bushland Reserve is only 5 minutes away.
This home packs the potential to create the life you're looking for. Arrange an inspection today and let your imagination off the leash.
Listing description written by Kaye Lazenby, DCK Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.