West Wollongong at a glance
5,509
People
$1,150,000
Median sale
$601/wk
Median rent
2.72%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 26 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › West Wollongong › England St
$915,000
Last sold
5 Sept 2025
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
519 m²
Land
Districts View
No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.
No verification items generated for this record.
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
Last sold
$915,000
5 Sept 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in West Wollongong (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,664/m² of land (n=88). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
West Wollongong at a glance
5,509
People
$1,150,000
Median sale
$601/wk
Median rent
2.72%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 26 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs West Wollongong
-20.4%
Median sale
Suburb $1,150,000
+0.70 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.72%
Suburb median $1,150,000 from 26 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Wollongong Local Environmental Plan 2009
Zone
Low Density Residential
R2
Jurisdiction
Wollongong
Wollongong, NSW
Not detected
Source
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 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 exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
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
Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.
Capital growth
NSWZoned Low Density Residential · R2 (Wollongong Local Environmental Plan 2009). Official parcel area about 520 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.
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. NSW has a statewide DA API. Nearby (100–800 m) applications are not loaded for this property yet.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $601/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms.
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.
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
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 (Wollongong Local Environmental Plan 2009). Official parcel area about 520 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.
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
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
KnownmediumZoned Low Density Residential · R2 (Wollongong Local Environmental Plan 2009). Official parcel area about 520 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
UnknownNSW has a statewide DA API. Nearby (100–800 m) applications are not loaded for this property yet.
Honest achievable rent
KnownlowThis 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
UnknownSupply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.
Why is this cheap?
KnownmediumNo 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
UnknownFlood overlay has not been queried for this lot. Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”
Catalyst exposure
UnknownFunded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
This lot's DA history
KnownmediumNo development applications were returned for this parcel. That is not a statement about nearby lots.
Statutory land value versus ask
UnknownNSW Valuer General land values are not loaded for this property yet.
Net yield / holding costs
UnknownNSW net yield needs land tax and VG inputs that are not loaded. Gross yield from listings is not net yield.
Area
West Wollongong at a glance
5,509
People
$1,150,000
Median sale
$601/wk
Median rent
2.72%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 26 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by The Agency IllawarraTucked away in one of West Wollongong's most convenient and leafy pockets, this beautifully updated cottage presents a rare opportunity to secure a home just minutes from the heart of the CBD. Set privately back from the street on a 519sqm block, it offers exceptional lifestyle appeal for first-home buyers, downsizers, or savvy investors.
Flooded with natural light and character, the home features polished timber flooring, a cozy wood-burning fireplace, and a stylish stone-topped kitchen flowing into a north-facing sunroom. A separate detached rumpus or office space-accessed via the double carport-adds further flexibility, making it ideal for working from home, hosting guests, or creating a dedicated studio or retreat.
Set on a generous 519sqm block, the home is filled with natural light and character. Polished timber floors and a cozy wood-burning fireplace create warmth and comfort in the living room, while a sleek stone-topped kitchen and north-facing sunroom bring functionality and flow. The bonus detached rumpus/office space-accessed from the carport-makes this an ideal setup for those working from home or seeking a creative studio.
For investors, the property offers strong rental appeal in a high-demand area close to the University, TAFE, public transport and major employment hubs-providing a solid return potential with minimal ongoing maintenance.
Property Features:
- Light-filled interiors with timber floors and a wood-burning fireplace
- Stylish stone kitchen with quality appliances and dishwasher
- North-facing sunroom with direct outdoor access
- Three generous bedrooms plus detached rumpus/office space
- Updated family bathroom with shower plus spa bathtub
- Air conditioning, gas hot water, and ceiling fans throughout
- Double carport plus additional off-street parking
- Potential rental income of $41,000 plus per year
- Moments to Gilmore Park, CBD, schools & University
- Just minutes to the Princes Motorway and Wollongong CBD
Offering charm, space, and versatility in a prime Inner West location, this is a property that delivers lifestyle, livability, and long-term value.
Listing description written by Alexander Duncan, The Agency Illawarra — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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