From Melbourne to the WA coast: buying 2.5 acres in Dongara
The land, the lifestyle and the buying process for Melbourne buyers looking at Hidden Valley.
Swapping a Melbourne winter for the WA coast is a common daydream. For plenty of Hidden Valley buyers, it’s also a plan. Here’s what buying a 2.5 acre coastal lot in Dongara looks like when you’re starting from Melbourne.
The land
Hidden Valley lots are around 10,000m² (1 hectare / 2.5 acres), zoned Rural Residential and 900m from the beach. Between the estate and the Indian Ocean there’s only a flora and fauna reserve.
| What | Detail |
|---|---|
| Price | From $420,000 |
| Deposit | $10,000 |
| Settlement | Expected mid-2027 |
| Services | 3-phase power, town water, high-speed NBN |
| Included | $25,000 fence and gate package, $10,000 towards clearing your building envelope |
| Covenants | None, and no time limit to build |
The lifestyle difference
Dongara has a Mediterranean climate, with warm, dry summers and mild winters. Life here revolves around the coast: beaches, fishing, boating from the Port Denison Marina and trips out to the Abrolhos Islands, 43 nautical miles offshore.
The town has the everyday essentials: shops, cafes and restaurants, a hospital, schools, a golf course and even a drive-in. Geraldton, the Mid West’s regional city, is 45 minutes away. Read more in living in Dongara and Port Denison.
Buying from Melbourne
The purchase can be done entirely from Victoria:
- Choose your lot on the live lot plan.
- Send Terry your full name (including middle names), address, the lot number and, if you’re financing, your lender and loan amount.
- Sign the REIWA offer and acceptance contract that Terry prepares.
- Pay the $10,000 deposit within 7 days of acceptance.
- Settle 14 days after titles are issued, expected in mid-2027.
The full process is explained in buying land in WA from interstate.
Getting there Melbourne to Perth is around a 4 hour flight. From Perth it’s 3.5 hours’ drive north to Dongara, or fly on to Geraldton, 45 minutes from the estate.
Plan the build on your timeline
With no covenants and no time limit to build, you can buy now and build when it suits you, whether that’s next year or after you retire. You choose the design and materials, as long as your plans meet WA building regulations and get Shire approval. A modular build is one option if you’d like most of the work done off-site. See the Builders page.
Ask Terry anything
Terry can send the survey plan, aerial photos and a sample contract. Send an enquiry →
Common questions
Is there a time limit to build?
No. There are no covenants and no time limit to build.
What’s the weather like in Dongara?
Dongara has a Mediterranean climate, with warm, dry summers and mild winters.
How do I get to Dongara from Melbourne?
Fly to Perth (around 4 hours), then drive 3.5 hours north, or fly on to Geraldton, 45 minutes from the estate.
Questions? Talk to Terry.
Ask about lots, the contract, building or visiting and Terry will call you back.
- $10,000 deposit secures your lot
- Nothing more to pay until settlement in mid-2027
- Construction commences October
Keep reading
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