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1 Carnley Ave, New Lambton NSW 2305

House

$530,000

Last sold

9 Mar 2021

2

Bedrooms

1

Bathrooms

1

Car spaces

543.8 m²

Land

Districts ViewPrice evidencePlanningSite constraintsHistoryListing

Districts View

What should you know about this lot before spending serious money?

Why this property?

  • FactLast recorded sale $530,000 (9 Mar 2021).(Recorded sale)
  • FactLand 544 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in New Lambton (last 5 years) with land size: median $2,709/m² of land (n=106). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

  • FactZoned Low Density Residential (R2) under the Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012.(NSW ePlanning Spatial Viewer · 30 Aug 2026)
  • FactPAN-174462 — PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL ALTERATIONS & ADDITIONS TO PRIVATE RESIDENCE (Approved).(NSW ePlanning Spatial Viewer) source ↗
  • FactPAN-307496 — PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL ALTERATIONS & ADDITIONS TO PRIVATE RESIDENCE (Under Assessment).(NSW ePlanning Spatial Viewer) source ↗

What could make it worth less?

No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.

What should you verify next?

  1. 1Read PAN-174462 — PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL ALTERATIONS & ADDITIONS TO PRIVATE RESIDENCE in full at council before relying on the development thesis. open ↗
  2. 2Read PAN-307496 — PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL ALTERATIONS & ADDITIONS TO PRIVATE RESIDENCE in full at council before relying on the development thesis. open ↗

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

What this lot has actually traded at

Last sold

$530,000

9 Mar 2021 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in New Lambton (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $2,709/m² of land (n=106). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

New Lambton at a glance

10,909

People

$1,400,000

Median sale

$701/wk

Median rent

2.60%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 59 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full New Lambton report →

Vs New Lambton

-62.1%

Median sale

Suburb $1,400,000

+4.28 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 2.60%

Suburb median $1,400,000 from 59 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Planning

Planning and development

Planning scheme

Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012

Zone

Low Density Residential

R2

Jurisdiction

Newcastle

Newcastle, NSW

Planning overlays

  • heightDetected
  • heritageNot detected

Planning constraints

  • 98.5

Development activity

  • PAN-174462

    PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL ALTERATIONS & ADDITIONS TO PRIVATE RESIDENCE

    Determined · Approved

    Council site report
  • PAN-307496

    PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL ALTERATIONS & ADDITIONS TO PRIVATE RESIDENCE

    Under Assessment

    Council site report

Source

  • Provider: NSW ePlanning Spatial Viewer
  • Dataset: Planning Portal Principal Planning — Land Zoning Map
  • Retrieved: 30 Aug 2026
  • Version: 1
  • Parcel: 100702506

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

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, bushfire and heritage

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Flood

Not retrieved

Flood exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Bushfire

Not retrieved

Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Heritage

Not detected — official

The official layer was queried and no heritage listed area was detected on this parcel (NSW ePlanning Spatial Viewer, retrieved 30 Aug 2026). Mapped layers change — this is the strongest all-clear Districts can give, not a certificate.

Records

Property history

  1. Listedprice unknowncompleted12 Mar 2021
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted12 Mar 2021
  3. Sold$530,0009 Mar 2021

Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.

Capital growth

NSW

Why this lot, not just this suburb

Why could this property outperform?

Confidence: medium

Zoned Low Density Residential · R2 (Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012). Official parcel area about 535 m². Dual occupancy is a permitted housing type in this NSW zone under statewide settings, subject to DCP and site constraints. That is not confirmation this lot qualifies. Two-lot subdivision is unknown without minimum lot size and frontage. This is a screen, not a planning certificate. If the dual occupancy pathway survives a planner’s check, this lot can outperform a same-suburb house that is hold-as-is only. That is not a forecast. Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.

What could kill that thesis?

Confidence: low

Flood overlay has not been queried for this lot. Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” Minimum lot size is not loaded, so two-lot subdivision is not confirmed. 2 development applications on this parcel. Development Application (Determined, Approved); Modification Application (Under Assessment) These are this lot’s applications, not the neighbourhood pipeline. NSW has a statewide DA API. Nearby (100–800 m) applications are not loaded for this property yet.

Rental

Income, competition, and yield

What will it realistically rent for?

Confidence: low

No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $701/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms.

What competition will it face?

Current comparable rental listings within 400 m of this lot are not loaded. NSW has a statewide DA API. Nearby (100–800 m) applications are not loaded for this property yet. 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.

What does the yield actually look like?

Confidence: low

Yield cannot be shown without both a price and a rent figure. Net yield is not estimated from gross advertising copy. NSW net yield needs land tax and VG inputs that are not loaded. Gross yield from listings is not net yield.

Verdict

What this means for this property

Districts view

This looks more compelling as a land / capital-growth play than a pure yield play — if the dual occupancy pathway survives a planner’s check.

Detail

Zoned Low Density Residential · R2 (Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012). Official parcel area about 535 m². Dual occupancy is a permitted housing type in this NSW zone under statewide settings, subject to DCP and site constraints. That is not confirmation this lot qualifies. Two-lot subdivision is unknown without minimum lot size and frontage. This is a screen, not a planning certificate.

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Achieved rent for this address has not been inferred. Gross yield on advertising copy is not the deal.

Nearby DA pipeline is unknown, so neighbourhood change is not in this verdict.

Evidence

What is known for this property

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.

4 of 10 questions answered so far

  • Development optionality of this lot

    Knownmedium

    Zoned Low Density Residential · R2 (Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012). Official parcel area about 535 m². Dual occupancy is a permitted housing type in this NSW zone under statewide settings, subject to DCP and site constraints. That is not confirmation this lot qualifies. Two-lot subdivision is unknown without minimum lot size and frontage. This is a screen, not a planning certificate.

  • Nearby development pipeline

    Unknown

    NSW has a statewide DA API. Nearby (100–800 m) applications are not loaded for this property yet.

  • Honest achievable rent

    Knownlow

    This 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

    Unknown

    Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.

  • Why is this cheap?

    Knownmedium

    No material overlays were returned that would explain a discount. That is not proof the price is fair. Nearby DAs, easements, and flood-layer gaps can still explain a cheap-looking listing — those are not all loaded.

  • Lot-level flood

    Unknown

    Flood overlay has not been queried for this lot. Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”

  • Catalyst exposure

    Unknown

    Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.

  • This lot's DA history

    Knownmedium

    2 development applications on this parcel. Development Application (Determined, Approved); Modification Application (Under Assessment) These are this lot’s applications, not the neighbourhood pipeline.

  • Statutory land value versus ask

    Unknown

    NSW Valuer General land values are not loaded for this property yet.

  • Net yield / holding costs

    Unknown

    NSW net yield needs land tax and VG inputs that are not loaded. Gross yield from listings is not net yield.

Area

New Lambton in one glance

New Lambton at a glance

10,909

People

$1,400,000

Median sale

$701/wk

Median rent

2.60%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 59 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full New Lambton report →

Keep researching

  • Why New Lambton? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in New Lambton →
  • Other records on Carnley Ave →

Listing material

Listed by Presence Real Estate

Classic Mid-Century Home Packed with Potential

Please Tap the "Panorama" to experience a 3D life like walk through of the property. We also have a "Property Web Book" available, which will you complete a "Virtual Web Inspection". It contains practically all information you require to help you progress your interest on this property. To receive a free Property Web Book, SMS "1CARNLEY" to 0429 272 2015 or tap the “book inspection” tab on the contact form and request “Property Web Book” in the free text section.

Boasting solid bones and a location that screams convenience, this classic mid-century home is a superb entry for a young family into this sought-after suburb. With floorboards polished and carpet updated in both bedrooms, fresh new beginnings are underway, however the thoroughly original kitchen and bathroom spaces are packed with potential for a modern makeover to add value.

Positioned on a generous 543.8sqm block with dual street access from Bridges Road into a garage and workshop, the backyard also allows scope to create a garden and alfresco of your choice.

Read the full description

From this exceptionally handy address, stroll to Westfield Kotara, Blackbutt Reserve and the Orchardtown Road shopping and café strip. John Hunter Hospital, McDonald Jones Stadium, Adamstown station and popular New Lambton South Public school are also close by.

- Lounge room with timber floors and a gas fire in original fireplace surrounds

- 5-step cornices and picture rails add charm and character

- Both bedrooms with robes, ceiling fans and updated carpet

- Original eat-in kitchen with gas stove and adjoining sunroom

- Original bathroom with separate w/c

- Single garage and workshop accessed via Bridges Road

- In catchment for New Lambton South Public and Kotara High schools

- Just 300m from Orchardtown Road shops and close to Novocastrian park

- 1km to Adamstown railway station

- 10-minute drive to the city and beaches and proximity to Lake Macquarie

- Currently leased for $380 per week until October 2020

*Virtual Web Inspections & Pre-Registered Private Inspections Available

*Health & Safety Measures are in Place for Open Homes & All Private Inspections

*All inspection attendees will have to answer a health and safety survey to qualify for the inspection of the property

Disclaimer:

All information contained herein is gathered from sources we deem reliable. However, we cannot guarantee its accuracy and act as a messenger only in passing on the details. Interested parties should rely on their own enquiries. Some of our properties are marketed from time to time without price guide at the vendors request. This website may have filtered the property into a price bracket for website functionality purposes. Any personal information given to us during the course of the campaign will be kept on our database for follow up and to market other services and opportunities unless instructed in writing.

Listing description written by Ryan Nichols, Presence Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

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