Mentone at a glance
14,129
People
$1,330,000
Median sale
$563/wk
Median rent
2.20%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 10 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Mentone › Balcombe Rd
$320,000–$350,000
For sale
Asking range
1
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
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
$320,000–$350,000
Asking range
No recorded sale for this property.
Mentone at a glance
14,129
People
$1,330,000
Median sale
$563/wk
Median rent
2.20%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 10 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Mentone
-75.9%
Median sale
Suburb $1,330,000
+6.95 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.20%
Suburb median $1,330,000 from 10 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.
$18,823 on top of the price (5.9% 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.
Pre-filled with Mentone'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
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 $563/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.
Gross yield if leased at the suburb aggregate is 9.1%. 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
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
Mentone at a glance
14,129
People
$1,330,000
Median sale
$563/wk
Median rent
2.20%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 10 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Buxton MentoneExperience effortless, low-maintenance living in one of Mentone's most sought-after developments. Positioned within the iconic Archer Mentone, this stylish one-bedroom apartment delivers the perfect blend of contemporary design, everyday convenience and relaxed bayside living.
Ideally located on the beachside of Nepean Highway, you're just a short stroll from Mentone Station, the vibrant shopping and dining precinct, beautiful beaches and the scenic Bay Trail. Whether you're purchasing your first home, downsizing, investing or simply seeking a lock-and-leave lifestyle, this exceptional apartment is an opportunity not to be missed.
Designed with both style and functionality in mind, the light-filled interior showcases high ceilings, engineered oak flooring, double-glazed windows, natural timber accents and premium finishes throughout. Clever storage solutions and quality craftsmanship create a sophisticated yet welcoming atmosphere.
The spacious bedroom features a generous corner walk-in robe and is complemented by a beautifully appointed fully tiled bathroom with a rainfall shower, quality cabinetry and a separate European laundry.
At the heart of the home, the designer kitchen impresses with stone benchtops, extensive storage and premium Miele appliances, including a gas cooktop, oven, rangehood, integrated dishwasher and integrated refrigerator/freezer. The open-plan living and dining area is climate-controlled with split-system heating and cooling and flows seamlessly onto a generous balcony, offering elevated urban outlooks and the perfect space to relax or entertain.
Additional features include secure video intercom entry, lift access, basement parking, a private storage cage and split-system heating and cooling.
Residents also enjoy exclusive access to Archer Mentone's outstanding communal facilities, including beautifully landscaped internal laneways, welcoming gathering spaces and an impressive rooftop entertaining terrace. Complete with an air-conditioned residents' lounge, kitchenette, large-screen television and outdoor BBQ area, it's the ideal place to entertain while taking in sweeping views stretching from the city skyline to the bay.
Offering an unbeatable combination of lifestyle, location and investment potential, this is a rare opportunity to secure a premium apartment in one of Mentone's most desirable addresses. For more information about this stylish apartment, please contact Christopher Rae at Buxton Mentone on 0418 456 980
Disclaimer:
The floorplan, room measurements, and land size provided are approximate and for illustrative purposes only. Buxton makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any floorplan, drawing, or rendering used in the advertising materials. Buxton disclaims any liability for errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the depiction of the land, property, or any described features. Prospective purchasers should conduct their own due diligence and seek independent professional advice to verify all information.
Listing description written by Christopher Rae, Buxton Mentone — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.