Mount Barker at a glance
22,664
People
$825,000
Median sale
$592/wk
Median rent
3.73%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 67 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
SA › Mount Barker › Kavanagh St
$795,000–$835,000
For sale
Asking range
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
894 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
Asking
$795,000–$835,000
Asking range · $889/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Mount Barker at a glance
22,664
People
$825,000
Median sale
$592/wk
Median rent
3.73%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 67 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Mount Barker
-3.6%
Median sale
Suburb $825,000
+0.14 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.73%
Suburb median $825,000 from 67 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.
$49,483 on top of the price (6.2% 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: South Australia schedules from 2026-07-01. Ongoing council rates and land tax are not included.
Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.
Pre-filled with Mount Barker'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
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 $592/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.
Gross yield if leased at the suburb aggregate is 3.9%. 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
Mount Barker at a glance
22,664
People
$825,000
Median sale
$592/wk
Median rent
3.73%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 67 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Ray White Mount BarkerBest Offers By 5pm Tuesday the 25th of August 2026 (Unless Sold Prior)
For the first time in over 25 years, the doors of 9 Kavanagh Street are opening to welcome a new family. Lovingly held and filled with a generation of laughter, milestones, and cherished memories, this beautiful 1977 colonial-style brick home sits proudly on a generous 894m² elevated allotment. It offers not just a house, but a true heartfelt home, perfectly blending nostalgic charm with fresh modern updates and breathtaking views over the surrounding landscape.
Walking up to the picture-perfect front porch, framed by lush, established greenery and classic columns, you immediately feel a sense of homecoming. Inside, the home has been thoughtfully revitalised for its next chapter, boasting crisp fresh paint and the plush comfort of brand-new carpets throughout. The heart of the home is the open lounge and dining room-a warm and inviting space anchored by a cozy fireplace for those chilly Hills winters, while air conditioning ensures absolute comfort year-round. Down the hall, three generously sized bedrooms all feature built-in wardrobes. They are wonderfully serviced by a practical main bathroom with a bathtub and a separate toilet, alongside a beautifully updated laundry providing seamless backyard access.
Step outside, and the backyard unfolds into a quintessential Hills wonderland. A spacious back verandah overlooks established gardens that have been nurtured for decades. Embrace the country lifestyle with your very own chook yard and shed, plus a handy side yard perfect for wood storage or expanding your veggie patches. Practicality is in abundance here, featuring a tandem carport with drive-through access directly to a powered shed with a concrete floor. A magnificent standout bonus is the fully lined and insulated detached studio-the ultimate peaceful retreat for a home office, artist's studio, or hobby room.
Location-wise, it simply does not get any better. You are just a short stroll from the vibrant Mount Barker town centre. Enjoy the absolute convenience of walking to Cornerstone College, local bus stops, Wallis Cinema, Auchendarroch House, and the Oak and Iron Tavern for dinner. When you do need to travel, easy access to the South Eastern Freeway means the Adelaide CBD is a stress-free 30-minute drive away.
Internal Comfort & Charm:
• Solid 1977 colonial-style brick home
• Thoughtfully refreshed with fresh paint and brand-new carpets
• A well-appointed kitchen with brilliant storage and bench space
• Warm and inviting open-plan lounge and dining room
• Cozy fireplace and air conditioning for year-round comfort
• 3 large bedrooms, all equipped with built-in wardrobes
• Main family bathroom featuring a bathtub
• Separate toilet
• Updated laundry with convenient backyard access
External & Practical Features:
• Sited on a generous and elevated 894m² allotment with amazing views
• Classic front porch framed by established gardens
• Spacious back verandah perfect for relaxing and entertaining
• Fully lined and insulated detached studio/home office
• Tandem carport with drive-through access to a powered shed (with concrete floor)
• Deeply loved, established gardens with a chook yard and chook shed
• Handy side yard area ideal for wood storage or additional garden space
Unbeatable Location:
• Premium elevated position within walking distance to the Mount Barker town centre
• A short stroll to Cornerstone College and local bus stops
• Walk to Wallis Cinema, Auchendarroch House, and the Oak and Iron Tavern
• Seamless access to the South Eastern Freeway for a 30-minute commute to Adelaide
All information provided has been obtained from sources we believe to be accurate; however, we cannot guarantee the information is accurate, and we accept no liability for any errors or omissions (including but not limited to a property's land size, floor plans and size, building age and condition). Interested parties should make their own inquiries and obtain their own legal advice. RLA 278947
Listing description written by Damon Brohier, Ray White Mount Barker — 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.