Investors Note
Invest in a high demand SDA location and achieve more with up to 20.7% gross yield and TPI of $173k.
SDA providers are calling out for more new homes in SE Melbourne.
What is SDA?
Specialist Disability Housing is housing that has been specially designed to suit the needs of people with a disability who have an extreme functional impairment or very high support needs. The specialised features of an SDA property are intended to support the resident(s) to live as independently as possible and in so doing reduce their lifetime support costs.
Specialist Disability Housing offers investors a very high yielding asset. For more information get in contact with us today.
Location
Victorias third largest city, Ballarat offers every amenity for modern, connected, convenient living. From sport and leisure to fine dining and shopping; first- class health and education to a booming services industry; historic gardens to fast and seamless transport links.
Rivulet estate opens an array of transport options in every direction. An easy commute brings you to the heart of Ballarat, and from there, one of dozens of regular V/Line trains will whisk you away in comfort to Melbourne in 90 minutes or south to Geelong, north to Maryborough and west to Ararat.
Just a 4-minute drive from Rivulet, the Delacombe Town Centre shopping hub brings all of lifes daily essentials into one convenient spot. Whether youre after regular groceries or something gourmet, the Town Centre has everything you could need. Whats more, amid the Woolworths supermarket and specialty shops, Kmart department store and much- loved hardware icon Bunnings, youll also find health services, eateries, bottle shops including Dan Murphys and even a Showbiz Cinema.
- 1.9 km Sebastopol Medical Centre
- 2.4 km Phoenix P-12 Community College
- 2.6 km Delacombe Medical Centre
- 2.7 km Delacombe Shopping Centre
- 6.5 km St John of God Hospital
- 6.5 km Ballarat Train Station
- 6.5 km The University of Melbourne
- 6.6 km Ballarat Town Centre
- 6.7 km Ballarat Health Services
About the Property
House and land package 2-part land and build contracts
Land area: 450m2
Build area: 227.17m2
High Physical Support SDA | 3.2.3.2 | 2P + OOA
Full turnkey
Fast build times
Total support throughout the build and tenanting process!
Demand
The data confirms what the SDA providers are telling us. They need more new SDA homes in SE Melbourne.
Participants with SDA funding in use: 219
Participants with SDA funding, SDA not in use: 45
Participants with SDA funding: 264
Additional Participants eligible for SDA: 5
Total Participants with SDA funding or a SDA need: 269
The Key Numbers
As of July 2023, the SDA pricing was increased, this includes High Physical Support, Improved Liveability, Fully Accessible, and Robust. For an in-depth explanation of the new pricing, talk to our sales team.
High Physical Support
SDA Income - $75,078 per participant
MRRC - $11,842 per participant
Location Factor - 0.84
Potential Total Income | $173,840
Potential Yield 20.7%
Improved Liveability
SDA Income - $62,944 per participant
MRRC - $11,842 per participant
Location Factor - 0.84
Potential Total Income | $149,572
Potential Yield 17.8%
*Please note that these numbers are based on 2 participants only. Pricing is current as at March 2023 and is as per published SDA schedules.
Ready to get started?
Get in touch. You can secure this property with just $2,000 initial deposit. Make your move soon though as this is going to sell quickly.
Disclaimer
We have in preparing this information used our best endeavours to ensure the information that has been provided is true and accurate. The images and renders provided in this listing by the builder are for illustrative purposes only. They may contain fixtures, furniture or finishing not available for this design. Clients need to refer to the building contract for specific details on specifications and inclusions specific to any property. Specifications and inclusions are subject to change over time. Meridien Group does not accept any responsibility for variations to specifications ad inclusions made by the builder. Financial information is an estimate only and is not warranted or guaranteed. Refer to investment reports for specific details.
The size of Bonshaw is approximately 3.2 square kilometres. It has 1 park. The population of Bonshaw in 2016 was 210 people. By 2021 the population was 949 showing a population growth of 351.9% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Bonshaw is 20-29 years. Households in Bonshaw are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1400 - $1799 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Bonshaw work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 70.30% of the homes in Bonshaw were owner-occupied compared with 101.70% in 2016.
Bonshaw has 1,704 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Bonshaw have seen a 32.13% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 27.77% increase. As at 30 November 2025:
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