Charlestown at a glance
14,377
People
$1,100,000
Median sale
$692/wk
Median rent
3.27%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 71 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Charlestown › Alexander Pde
$1,190,000
Last sold
7 Apr 2026
4
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
0
Car spaces
858 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
$1,190,000
7 Apr 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Charlestown (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,706/m² of land (n=104). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Charlestown at a glance
14,377
People
$1,100,000
Median sale
$692/wk
Median rent
3.27%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 71 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Charlestown
+8.2%
Median sale
Suburb $1,100,000
-0.25 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.27%
Suburb median $1,100,000 from 71 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014
Zone
Public Recreation
RE1
Jurisdiction
Lake Macquarie
Lake Macquarie, NSW
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.
The official layer was queried and no heritage listed area was detected on this parcel (NSW ePlanning Spatial Viewer, retrieved 31 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 Public Recreation · RE1 (Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014). Official parcel area about 860 m². Dual occupancy is not confirmed from the controls loaded for this lot. Two-lot subdivision is unknown without minimum lot size and frontage. This is a screen, not a planning certificate. Zoning and lot facts are a starting point, not proof this lot outperforms the suburb. 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 $692/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms. No recorded off-street parking — often a discount versus the suburb median for the same beds.
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
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.
3 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
KnownmediumZoned Public Recreation · RE1 (Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014). Official parcel area about 860 m². Dual occupancy is not confirmed from the controls loaded for this lot. 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?
KnownmediumOfficial parcel about 860 m² — land size can look like optionality. 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
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
UnknownNo DA adapter returned applications 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
Charlestown at a glance
14,377
People
$1,100,000
Median sale
$692/wk
Median rent
3.27%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 71 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Century 21 NovocastrianTucked away in a peaceful, leafy pocket on the east side of Charlestown, this beautifully private brick home offers a rare sense of calm and space, where nature becomes part of everyday living. Surrounded by greenery and alive with birdlife, it's a setting that feels worlds away, yet remains effortlessly connected to everything you need.
Designed for families seeking room to grow and unwind, the generous block and bushland backdrop create a lifestyle that is both relaxed and practical, with space for kids to safely explore and enjoy the great outdoors.
* Solid brick home set privately back from the street, offering peace and seclusion
* Expansive block of 850m2 approx with lush, leafy surrounds and a natural bush outlook
* Directly adjoining reserve, enhancing privacy and connection to nature
* Quiet, low-traffic street ideal for a relaxed family lifestyle
* Abundant birdlife creating a tranquil, ever-changing outlook
* Spacious yard with plenty of room for active children
* Short walk to public transport for an easy daily commute
* Convenient Walking Distance to Charlestown East Primary School
* Short bike ride to Whitebridge High School
* 5-minute drive to large choice of more Public Schools, Catholic Primary & College, Charlestown CBD and Medical Hub
* 5-minute drive to Fernleigh Track, Dudley & Redhead beaches
* Short drive to Newcastle Harbour, Honeysuckle precinct, city and Merewether beaches
Positioned in a tightly held, family-friendly pocket, this home offers the best of both worlds with a quiet, natural environment to escape the hustle and bustle and with everyday conveniences close by. Mornings can begin with birdsong and a cuppa in the garden, while afternoons are spent enjoying nearby parks, netball courts, cricket & soccer grounds or shopping just a few minutes drive away.
Homes with this level of privacy, space and natural beauty are increasingly hard to find. For families wanting room to breathe without sacrificing convenience, this is a setting that truly feels like home.
PEST AND BUILDING REPORT AVAILABLE UPON INSPECTION
Zoning: Res R2 Low Density Residential
Land Area: 858sqm approx
Council: Lake Macquarie
Land Rates: $2200pa approx
Water Rates: $838pa approx
We have obtained all information from sources we believe to be reliable; however, we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Prospective purchasers are advised to carry out their own investigations. Photos maybe digitally edited and include virtual furniture.
Listing description written by Suzanne Hill, Century 21 Novocastrian — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.