West Melbourne at a glance
10,305
People
$1,030,000
Median sale
$643/wk
Median rent
3.25%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 5 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › West Melbourne › Spencer St
$560,000–$600,000
For sale
Asking range
2
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
0
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
$560,000–$600,000
Asking range
No recorded sale for this property.
West Melbourne at a glance
10,305
People
$1,030,000
Median sale
$643/wk
Median rent
3.25%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 5 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs West Melbourne
-45.6%
Median sale
Suburb $1,030,000
+2.72 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.25%
Suburb median $1,030,000 from 5 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.
$33,785 on top of the price (6.0% 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 West Melbourne'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 $643/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.
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 6.0%. 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
West Melbourne at a glance
10,305
People
$1,030,000
Median sale
$643/wk
Median rent
3.25%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 5 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by BigginScott St Kilda / ElwoodFIXED TERM LEASE IN PLACE UNTIL 1 APRIL 2027 PAYING $790 PER WEEK
CONTACT AGENT TO ARRANGE AN INSPECTION
Welcome to Parkhill, a contemporary, award-winning residential development and recipient of the 2024 HIA-VIC Apartment Complex Award (Over $20 Million). This beautifully presented, move-in-ready residence showcases elevated design, generous proportions, and abundant natural light, offering an exceptional inner-city lifestyle.
The apartment features bright and airy interiors enhanced by 2.7-metre high ceilings, expansive feature windows, and electric blinds installed as an upgraded package, allowing effortless light and privacy control. A spacious tiled balcony extends the living space outdoors, ideal for morning coffee or relaxed evening entertaining. The modern gourmet kitchen is equipped with stone benchtops and premium Miele appliances, while the generous master bedroom includes mirrored built-in robes. A fully tiled bathroom with premium German tapware, along with a European laundry complete with washer and dryer, adds everyday convenience. Concealed heating and air-conditioning ensure year-round comfort.
Residents of Parkhill enjoy access to an exclusive suite of lifestyle amenities, including a rooftop garden terrace with BBQ and dining zones, a modern fitness centre with open-air exercise areas, and an elegant residents??? lounge. A stylish foyer with seven-day concierge service further elevates the living experience.
Ideally positioned in the heart of West Melbourne, Parkhill is just five minutes from the CBD. Flagstaff Gardens, Queen Victoria Market, and Southern Cross Station are all within easy walking distance, while Melbourne University, RMIT, and University High are close by. Excellent tram, bus, and road connections make commuting effortless.
All furniture is available to be purchased with the property, offering a turnkey opportunity. Every piece is new and still within warranty, making this an ideal option for owner-occupiers or investors seeking immediate rental readiness.
Outgoings:
Owners Corporation Fees: $1,409 per quarter approx.
Council Rates: $296.60 per quarter approx.
Water: $184.26 per quarter approx.
Perfectly suited to first-home buyers, professionals, and investors, this apartment presents a premium, low-maintenance city base with superior finishes and an unbeatable lifestyle location.
Listing description written by Oliver Stanbrook, BigginScott St Kilda / Elwood — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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