Castlemaine at a glance
7,306
People
$735,000
Median sale
$488/wk
Median rent
3.45%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 95 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Castlemaine › Robertson Ave
$990,000
Last sold
8 Oct 2025
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
4
Car spaces
6,474.97 m²
Land
188 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
$990,000
8 Oct 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Castlemaine (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $992/m² of land (n=149). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Castlemaine at a glance
7,306
People
$735,000
Median sale
$488/wk
Median rent
3.45%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 95 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Castlemaine
+34.7%
Median sale
Suburb $735,000
-0.89 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.45%
Suburb median $735,000 from 95 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 $488/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
Castlemaine at a glance
7,306
People
$735,000
Median sale
$488/wk
Median rent
3.45%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 95 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Belle Property Bendigo | Castlemaine | MaldonIn North Castlemaine's coveted gardens precinct, this storybook cottage rests quietly within 1.6 acres of established grounds, offering a lifestyle that feels both enchanted and grounded. Just a short walk from the Botanical Gardens and Mill Complex, this property is a private sanctuary where character, cultivated landscape, and modern practicality come together in rare harmony.
A gated, sealed driveway sets the tone, leading to a residence embraced by seasonal colour and the grandeur of mature exotic trees. Inside, warmth and charm unfold in details such as coved timber ceilings, wide verandahs, and a wood fire that draws the home together on winter nights. Every window frames a living artwork of the surrounding gardens, making the natural setting as much a part of daily life as the house itself.
The sitting room, with its wood fire and stone surround, reverse cycle air conditioning, and soft carpeting, offers comfort through the seasons. The country-style kitchen is practical and well appointed, with timber cabinetry and electric cooking. From here a bonus space- the expansive conservatory style garden room- creates an ideal dining or relaxation space overlooking the rear garden. Accommodation includes two downstairs bedrooms with timber floors and an upstairs retreat, all with excellent storage. The main suite features a walk-in robe and a full ensuite, complemented by a central family bathroom. Everyday comfort is enhanced by solar panels, solar hot water, a paved alfresco area and a rear ramp for easy access.
Outdoors, the property unfolds as a garden of abundance and beauty. Majestic cedars, birch, and pin oaks frame the landscape, while roses, daffodils, and a wisteria-draped pergola brings colour through the seasons. Productive plantings are equally plentiful, including peaches, apples, pears, plums, figs, and olives, alongside a thriving vegetable garden and chook run for year-round harvests. Water security is well catered for with town supply, a bore, and a small dam, ensuring the gardens flourish. Practical elements include a single carport by the house and a double garage with concrete floor, power, and water.
Rarely does a property unite such country charm with this depth of garden beauty and practical amenity – a rare treasure in one of Castlemaine's most cherished settings.
Listing description written by Rob Waller, Belle Property Bendigo | Castlemaine | Maldon — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.