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U2006S, 889 Collins St, Docklands VIC 3008

For saleApartment

$450,000–$480,000

For sale

Asking range

1

Bedrooms

1

Bathrooms

0

Car spaces

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Given the $450,000–$480,000 ask, is this worth your time?

Why this ask?

  • FactListed for sale, asking $450,000–$480,000(Listing record · 19 Aug 2026)
  • CalculationIf it leased at Docklands's advertised median rent ($703/wk), implied gross yield would be 8.12% — this is not a rent for this listing.(Districts scenario calculation)

What could make it worth more?

No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.

What could make it worth less?

No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.

What should you verify next?

  1. 1Official planning layers are still retrieving for this parcel — check back before relying on zoning or overlay absence.
  2. 2No hazard layer has been retrieved — confirm flood, bushfire and heritage exposure from council mapping before an offer.

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

The ask against the evidence

Asking

$450,000–$480,000

Asking range

No recorded sale for this property.

Docklands at a glance

19,151

People

No data

Median sale

$703/wk

Median rent

No data

Suburb gross yield

See the full Docklands report →

Total cost to purchase

Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.

Purchase Price
$450,000
Stamp Duty (Victoria)
$22,070
Transfer/Registration Fee
$1,157
Mortgage Registration (est., if financed)
$200
Legal & Conveyancing (est.)
$2,000
Building & Pest Inspection (est.)
$700
Rates & Water Adjustment at Settlement (est.)
$800
Total cash required
$476,927

$26,927 on top of the price (6.0% extra)

  • Stamp Duty (Victoria)
  • Transfer/Registration Fee
  • Mortgage Registration
  • Legal & Conveyancing
  • Building & Pest Inspection
  • Rates & Water Adjustment

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.

Rental yield

Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.

Pre-filled with Docklands's advertised median rent — not a rent for this listing.

Net yield
6.62%
Annual cashflow (pre-tax)
$6,406
Interest cover (DSCR)
1.27
Annual rent
$36,556
Operating expenses
$6,750
Loan amount
$360,000
Annual interest
$23,400
Gross yield
8.12%

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.

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Planning

Planning and development

Planning data is being calculated

Development activity

Data unavailable

Source

  • Provider: unavailable
  • Dataset: unavailable
  • Retrieved: not yet retrieved
  • Version: planning-v1

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

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, bushfire and heritage

i

Flood

Not retrieved

Flood exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Bushfire

Not retrieved

Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Heritage

Not retrieved

Heritage listing has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Records

Property history

  1. Listed$450,000–$480,000available19 Aug 2026

Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.

Capital growth

VIC

Why this lot, not just this suburb

Why could this property outperform?

Planning 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.

What could kill that thesis?

Confidence: low

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

Income, competition, and yield

What will it realistically rent for?

Confidence: low

No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $703/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms. No recorded off-street parking — often a discount versus the suburb median for the same beds.

What competition will it face?

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.

What does the yield actually look like?

Confidence: low

Gross yield if leased at the suburb aggregate is 8.1%. 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

What this means for this property

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.”

Read more

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

What is known for this property

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

    Unknown

    Planning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.

  • Nearby development pipeline

    Unknown

    Victoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown.

  • Honest achievable rent

    Knownlow

    This 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

    Unknown

    Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.

  • Why is this cheap?

    Unknown

    The constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.

  • Lot-level flood

    Unknown

    Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”

  • Catalyst exposure

    Unknown

    Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.

  • This lot's DA history

    Unknown

    Development applications have not been queried for this parcel.

  • Statutory land value versus ask

    Unknown

    Statutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.

  • Net yield / holding costs

    Unknown

    Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.

Area

Docklands in one glance

Docklands at a glance

19,151

People

No data

Median sale

$703/wk

Median rent

No data

Suburb gross yield

See the full Docklands report →

Keep researching

  • Why Docklands? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Docklands →
  • Other records on Collins St →

Listing material

Listed by ICARE PROPERTY

Elevated One-Bedroom Residence with Dedicated Study

Positioned on the 20th floor of the highly regarded 889 Collins Street, this well-designed one-bedroom residence with a dedicated study area delivers an appealing combination of elevated living, natural light and exceptional convenience in the heart of Victoria Harbour.

The thoughtfully planned interior opens to a generous living and dining zone, where floor-to-ceiling glazing draws abundant natural light into the home and frames an expansive outlook across the surrounding Docklands precinct. The adjoining balcony provides a private outdoor extension of the living space, creating an ideal setting to enjoy the elevated outlook or unwind at the end of the day.

A contemporary kitchen and meals area is positioned alongside the living zone and features quality cabinetry, stone benchtops and stainless-steel appliances, with a practical layout that makes everyday cooking and entertaining effortless. The open-plan configuration allows the kitchen, dining and living areas to connect naturally while maintaining distinct zones for each purpose.

Read the full description

The well-proportioned bedroom measures approximately 3.6m x 2.8m and is appointed with built-in robes and extensive glazing, while a separate study area provides valuable additional space for working from home, study or flexible storage. A central bathroom, European laundry and split-system air conditioning complete the practical interior, while secure building access and lift facilities provide everyday convenience.

Residents enjoy access to an impressive suite of resort-style amenities at 889 Collins, including a 20-metre indoor swimming pool, fully equipped gymnasium, billiards room, cinema, residents' lounge, private dining facilities and landscaped outdoor entertaining areas with BBQ facilities. These shared spaces create a genuine lifestyle offering beyond the apartment itself.

Ideally positioned within Melbourne's Free Tram Zone, the residence is surrounded by the best of Docklands and Victoria Harbour. Woolworths and local cafés are close by, while the waterfront promenade, The District Docklands, Marvel Stadium and Southern Cross Station are all within easy reach. Tram services along Collins Street provide convenient access into Melbourne's CBD, making this an attractive address for professionals, owner-occupiers and investors alike.

Offering a rare combination of high-level positioning, a flexible one-bedroom-plus-study layout, generous living proportions and comprehensive resident facilities, 2006S/889 Collins Street represents an outstanding opportunity to secure a quality residence in one of Docklands' established waterfront developments.

Property Features:

Level 20 position with elevated south-facing outlook

One spacious bedroom with built-in robe

Separate dedicated study area

Open-plan kitchen, meals and living

Floor-to-ceiling glazing with abundant natural light

Contemporary kitchen with quality appliances

Private balcony with elevated outlook

Central bathroom

European-style laundry

Split-system heating and cooling

Secure building entry and lift access

20m indoor swimming pool

Fully equipped gymnasium

Billiards room and cinema

Residents' lounge and private dining facilities

Landscaped outdoor entertaining and BBQ areas

Located within Melbourne's Free Tram Zone

Walking distance to waterfront promenades, Woolworths, Marvel Stadium and Southern Cross Station

Disclaimer:

The information provided has been prepared in good faith and is believed to be reliable; however, prospective purchasers should not rely solely on these particulars and are advised to make their own enquiries and obtain independent advice. All measurements, dimensions, descriptions, inclusions, images, views, fixtures, fittings and property details are approximate and subject to change without notice. The information is provided for marketing purposes only and does not constitute a representation or warranty by the selling agent or vendor. Any reference to facilities, amenities, services or distances is subject to availability and should be independently verified.

Listing description written by Daniel Zhan, ICARE PROPERTY — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Broadband
  • Dishwasher
  • Floorboards
  • Gym
  • Intercom
  • Study
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