Ballarat Central at a glance
5,311
People
$615,000
Median sale
$415/wk
Median rent
3.51%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 35 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Ballarat Central › Grenville St
$815,000
Last sold
21 Apr 2026
4
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
Districts View
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Price evidence
Last sold
$815,000
21 Apr 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Ballarat Central at a glance
5,311
People
$615,000
Median sale
$415/wk
Median rent
3.51%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 35 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Ballarat Central
+32.5%
Median sale
Suburb $615,000
-0.86 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.51%
Suburb median $615,000 from 35 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
ZN
Zone
COMMERCIAL 1 ZONE
C1Z
Jurisdiction
Ballarat
Ballarat, VIC
Official property report
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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.
The official layer maps a heritage listed area on this parcel, intersecting about 57.8% of it (Vicmap Planning, retrieved 1 Sept 2026). Verify the extent against the title before relying on unaffected land.
Records
Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.
Capital growth
VICZoned COMMERCIAL 1 ZONE · C1Z (ZN). Official parcel area about 1,793 m². Dual occupancy looks constrained by site overlays or terrain. Two-lot subdivision looks unlikely on the loaded constraints. This is a screen, not a planning certificate. Zoning and lot facts are a starting point, not proof this lot outperforms the suburb. Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
Flood overlay has not been queried for this lot. Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” Heritage constraint may block demolition or dual occupancy even on a large block. Minimum lot size is not loaded, so two-lot subdivision is not confirmed. Official parcel about 1,793 m² — land size can look like optionality. What reduces it: HERITAGE OVERLAY (HO41); HERITAGE OVERLAY (HO171); HERITAGE OVERLAY (HO43). Pay house money or walk — do not pay site money until a planner confirms a pathway through this stack. Victoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $415/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms. Heritage constraints are a maintenance and alteration cost, not usually a rent premium by themselves.
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
Loaded constraints look like they kill a naive land-size story. Pay house money, or walk, until a planner confirms a pathway.
Detail
Official parcel about 1,793 m² — land size can look like optionality. What reduces it: HERITAGE OVERLAY (HO41); HERITAGE OVERLAY (HO171); HERITAGE OVERLAY (HO43). Pay house money or walk — do not pay site money until a planner confirms a pathway through this stack.
Nearby competing dwellings and net yield are still unknown.
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.
3 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
KnownmediumZoned COMMERCIAL 1 ZONE · C1Z (ZN). Official parcel area about 1,793 m². Dual occupancy looks constrained by site overlays or terrain. Two-lot subdivision looks unlikely on the loaded constraints. This is a screen, not a planning certificate.
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?
KnownmediumOfficial parcel about 1,793 m² — land size can look like optionality. What reduces it: HERITAGE OVERLAY (HO41); HERITAGE OVERLAY (HO171); HERITAGE OVERLAY (HO43). Pay house money or walk — do not pay site money until a planner confirms a pathway through this stack.
Lot-level flood
UnknownFlood overlay has not been queried for this lot. 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
UnknownNo DA adapter returned applications 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
Ballarat Central at a glance
5,311
People
$615,000
Median sale
$415/wk
Median rent
3.51%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 35 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Buxton BallaratSupremely elevated with sweeping city views, this remarkable split-level apartment at 6C Grenville Street South, Ballarat Central offers an exceptional lifestyle opportunity in one of the city’s most vibrant locations. Perfectly positioned above the iconic Beechworth Bakery and next door to the renowned Steakhouse, you’re surrounded by an endless array of cafes, restaurants, shops, and entertainment options, all within easy walking distance — including the Ballarat Train Station just moments away.
Step inside and be immediately impressed by the stunning renovation, seamlessly blending the heritage charm of the original 1886 Water Board building with a bold New York-inspired aesthetic. The spacious open-plan living, kitchen and dining area showcases exposed brickwork, industrial-style finishes, and contemporary flair, creating a home that’s both stylish and functional.
Offering four generous bedrooms and three beautifully appointed bathrooms, the home provides ample flexibility for families, professionals, or those seeking a unique city escape. Two separate living spaces allow room to relax and entertain, while every detail — from the modern fittings to the thoughtfully curated interiors — exudes quality and sophistication.
Outside, a private rooftop deck offers the ultimate retreat, capturing breathtaking panoramic views across Ballarat’s skyline — an unbeatable spot for evening drinks or weekend entertaining. With secure rear parking and private access from Lewis Street, this is an opportunity that blends urban convenience, heritage character, and modern luxury in one of Ballarat’s most sought-after central addresses.
Listing description written by Mark Nunn, Buxton Ballarat — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.