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Buying Property in Maddingley: Moorabool Bacchus Marsh-Adjacent, Section 173, and the Section 32

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Maddingley is a Moorabool Shire Bacchus Marsh-adjacent residential area with Werribee River LSIO exposure, rural-residential framework, and small-market dynamics.

Maddingley at a glance

  • Council: Moorabool Shire.
  • Postcode: 3340 (shared with Bacchus Marsh).
  • Buyer profile: rural-residential lifestyle buyers, retirees, smaller-budget Bacchus Marsh-adjacent.
  • Dwelling mix: rural-residential acreage, some heritage homes, post-war detached.
  • Median house price (indicative): approximately $620k–$880k.

The dominant risk: Werribee River LSIO + agricultural Section 173

River-adjacent lots carry LSIO. Surrounding agricultural lots carry Section 173.

Secondary risk: BMO + bushland fringe

Some lots carry BMO.

Tertiary risk: small-market dynamics

Comparable-sales flow is moderate but lifestyle-acreage specific.

What to check in a Maddingley Section 32

  1. LSIO + flood history.
  2. Section 173 Agreements.
  3. BMO + BAL.
  4. Easements.

Independent checks to run before signing

  1. Moorabool Shire planning property report.
  2. Building inspection.

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Disclaimer: This article is for general information only and does not constitute legal advice. You should always seek independent legal advice from a qualified solicitor or conveyancer before making any property purchase decision.

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