Barrack Heights at a glance
6,116
People
$961,500
Median sale
$706/wk
Median rent
3.82%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 40 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Barrack Heights › Narvo St
$885,000–$925,000
For sale
Asking range
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
639 m²
Land
Districts View
No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.
No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.
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
Asking
$885,000–$925,000
Asking range · $1,385/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Barrack Heights (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,557/m² of land (n=95). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Barrack Heights at a glance
6,116
People
$961,500
Median sale
$706/wk
Median rent
3.82%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 40 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Barrack Heights
-8.0%
Median sale
Suburb $961,500
+0.33 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.82%
Suburb median $961,500 from 40 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.
$38,104 on top of the price (4.3% extra)
Estimates only, at standard investor rates — no first-home or owner-occupier concessions applied. Not included: lenders mortgage insurance (usually applies when borrowing more than 80% of the price), loan application and settlement fees from your lender, the foreign-purchaser duty surcharge, and building insurance — in Queensland the property is at your risk from the first business day after signing, not from settlement. Verify with your conveyancer.
Stamp duty and transfer fees: New South Wales schedules from 2026-07-01. Ongoing council rates and land tax are not included.
Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.
Pre-filled with Barrack Heights's advertised median rent — not a rent for this listing.
Gross yield is weekly rent × 52 ÷ price. Net yield subtracts operating expenses. Cashflow then subtracts interest-only interest on price × LVR. Tax, vacancies, and principal repayments are not included.
Planning
Planning data is being calculated
Data unavailable
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.
Heritage listing has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Records
Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.
Capital growth
NSWPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet. A suburb median or growth rate is not a reason this particular lot would outperform. Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” 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 $706/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.
Gross yield if leased at the suburb aggregate is 4.1%. The yield that matters is the one on achieved rent, which has not been inferred for this address. Net yield (land tax, rates, insurance, vacancy) is not loaded. NSW net yield needs land tax and VG inputs that are not loaded. Gross yield from listings is not net yield.
Verdict
Districts view
Not enough official evidence yet to underwrite this as an investment.
Detail
The same ten questions apply to every property. Missing flood, nearby DAs, achieved rents, or lot geometry is unknown — not “no.”
Do not treat a suburb median, an advertised yield, or a listing score as the case for this lot.
The evidence loaded so far isn't enough on its own to change a buy, offer, or walk-away decision for this property.
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.
1 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
UnknownPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.
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?
UnknownThe constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.
Lot-level flood
UnknownOfficial flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). 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
UnknownDevelopment applications have not been queried for this parcel.
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
Barrack Heights at a glance
6,116
People
$961,500
Median sale
$706/wk
Median rent
3.82%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 40 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Illawarra Estate AgentsThis cozy brick and tile single-level home presents an excellent opportunity for first home buyers, investors, or those looking to downsize without having to look at the multiple property option. For similar pricing, why pay for strata, when you can have your own home on a good flat block. It's move-in ready and conveniently located.
A comfortable living area flows throw to the dining with attached kitchen. From which you access a large alfresco area, ideal for entertaining, family gatherings, or relaxed outdoor living. Large clear electrically operated blinds provide all-weather protection. The home features three bedrooms, two with built-in robes. The bathroom has been upgraded to accommodate disabled access. For added convenience, a separate toilet gives additional flexibility. Laundry access is via a fully under cover deck.
Additional features include air conditioning, and solar panels to help keep electricity costs down. If you have mobility issues, there is a compact chair lift which facilitates access to the rear deck. A large single carport (can accommodate a second vehicle with minor modifications) allows full undercover access to the residence. This home is set on a good-sized, level block, the backyard offers plenty of potential, it's fully fenced ideal for children or pets. There is a small garden shed and plenty of space for a veggie patch for those that enjoy fresh home-grown vegetables. Plenty of room to extend or renovate this home if you wish at a later stage.
Positioned between both primary and secondary schools, you'll enjoy easy access to Shellharbour Village, the vibrant Shell Cove Marina precinct, beautiful local beaches, Stockland Shellharbour shopping centre is very nearby, and the new Shellharbour Hospital is
approximately only 5 minutes away. It's also not far to two railway stations for commuters travelling to Sydney.
Whether you're searching for your first home, a quality investment, or a low-maintenance property to enjoy in retirement, this residence offers exceptional value in a highly convenient location. If you are moving from Sydney or the highlands, come and embrace the relaxed Illawarra lifestyle and discover the potential this home has to offer. A smart investment or an easy place to call home, this property is well worth your inspection.
Listing description written by Rob Gansl, Illawarra Estate Agents — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.