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VIC › Barramunga › Forrest Apollo Bay Rd
$825,000–$850,000
For sale
Asking range
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
7
Car spaces
12,000 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
$825,000–$850,000
Asking range · $69/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Barramunga at a glance
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Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.
$50,305 on top of the price (6.1% 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.
Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.
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Planning
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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 and no suburb rent aggregate are loaded. Official bond files are not loaded. Listing rent and suburb aggregates are evidence, not this address’s rent.
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.
0 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
UnknownPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.
Nearby development pipeline
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Barramunga at a glance
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Listing material
Listed by Buy My PlacePhone Enquiry ID: 234893
Stepping into this log cabin feels a little like stepping into a fairy tale — cosy, enchanting and truly one of a kind.
Set on approximately 1.2 hectares (3 acres) of breathtaking Otway rainforest, this beautiful century-old log and brick home features original hand-split timbers, charming leadlight windows and a warm, inviting fireplace that creates a magical atmosphere throughout the home.
Surrounded by beautiful established rainforest gardens and abundant native birdlife, the property offers exceptional privacy, space and tranquillity. A picturesque walking track winds through the rainforest setting, allowing you to immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the Otways right from your own backyard.
Whether you’re seeking a peaceful weekend retreat, a permanent tree-change lifestyle, a hobby farm, or an investment with excellent Airbnb potential, this unique property presents a rare opportunity in one of the region’s most sought-after natural environments.
Located just 10 minutes from Forrest, you’ll have easy access to the town’s famous mountain biking trails, cafés and outdoor adventures, while Apollo Bay and the Great Ocean Road are only 25 minutes away.
Key Features
Three bedrooms
One bathroom
Separate toilet
Cosy fireplace
Split system heating & cooling
Approximately 3 acres of land
Small dam with a beautiful rainforest backdrop
Large shed and additional storage space
Beautiful established rainforest gardens
Private walking track through the Otway rainforest
Abundant native birdlife
Ideal as a weekend retreat, hobby farm or Airbnb investment
25 minutes to Apollo Bay and the Great Ocean Road
10 minutes to Forrest and world-class mountain biking trails
Recent Updates
New 22,500 litre water tank
Full farm fencing around the entire property
Starlink installed providing excellent reception
New laundry nook
Roof has been replaced with the previous owners under 7 years old.
This rare Otway rainforest property combines character, nature and lifestyle in one truly special offering. From the enchanting log cabin and established gardens to the walking tracks, birdlife and easy access to Forrest’s renowned mountain biking network, it is a place where you can slow down, reconnect with nature and enjoy the very best of the Otways.
A magical home, a peaceful retreat, and an outstanding opportunity for lifestyle buyers and investors alike.
Listing description written by buyMyplace, Buy My Place — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
Victoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown.
Honest achievable rent
UnknownNo advertised rent and no suburb rent aggregate are loaded. Official bond files are not loaded. Listing rent and suburb aggregates are evidence, not this address’s rent.
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.