13 Ruskin St, Orbost is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom House and was built in 1920. The property has a land size of 700m2 and floor size of 100m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in February 2023.
With yesteryear old world charm, this California Bungalow has been tastefully refurbished inside and out. Preserving the features of the past whilst blending with a modern kitchen and two bathrooms, this home has a nice mix of old and new. The home sits on a corner block of 654 m2, conveniently located across the road from Orbost Primary School and a stone's throw from supermarkets and cafes. With a low maintenance fully fenced yard with side access, the property would make an ideal investment as a residential tenancy or even as an Air-BNB. The property may also suit first home buyers or retirees, with most facilities only a short walk.
With a nice street appeal, there is a covered veranda at the front of the homea great spot to enjoy a cuppa at the start of the day. A covered deck at the rear with a glass sliding door for easy access from the driveway entrance. The home includes three bedrooms, the master with an ensuite, large kitchen and separate lounge room. There is floating flooring in the kitchen, all new carpets in the lounge room and bedrooms and a built-in robe in the third bedroom. There is an ensuite off the master bedroom and the main bathroom has been cleverly combined with the laundry to maximise space. The kitchen is the heart of the home and this has an electric stove, range hood and dishwasher, plenty of cupboards and benches and enough room for a small dining setting. The backyard has a garden shed and plenty of room for kids and pets to play. The home has been re-wired and has concrete stumps with hardwood flooring.
Orbost has a strong demand for rental properties whether it's a long-term tenant or Air-BNB. The town is only a fifteen-minute drive to the coastal destination of Marlo for water activities and fishing. Orbost has a regional hospital, primary schools, secondary college and a shopping strip with cafes, supermarkets, banks and variety stores. Lakes Entrance is only around a forty-five minute drive to the Gippsland Lakes and Ninety Mile Beach. Orbost is situated around a four and a half hours' drive from Melbourne or Canberra which makes this a very convenient location.
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The size of Orbost is approximately 208.6 square kilometres. It has 9 parks covering nearly 86.4% of total area. The population of Orbost in 2016 was 2227 people. By 2021 the population was 2264 showing a population growth of 1.7% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Orbost is 60-69 years. Households in Orbost are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Orbost work in a labourer occupation.In 2021, 73.70% of the homes in Orbost were owner-occupied compared with 69.90% in 2016.
Orbost has 1,645 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Orbost have seen a 64.87% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 82.25% increase. As at 30 November 2025:
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