Salamander Bay at a glance
4,903
People
$1,147,500
Median sale
$700/wk
Median rent
3.17%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 57 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Salamander Bay › Waratah Ave
$980,000
Last sold
20 Aug 2026
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
563 m²
Land
Districts View
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
Last sold
$980,000
20 Aug 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Salamander Bay (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,781/m² of land (n=98). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Salamander Bay at a glance
4,903
People
$1,147,500
Median sale
$700/wk
Median rent
3.17%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 57 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Salamander Bay
-14.6%
Median sale
Suburb $1,147,500
+0.54 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.17%
Suburb median $1,147,500 from 57 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Port Stephens Local Environmental Plan 2013
Zone
Low Density Residential
R2
Jurisdiction
Port Stephens
Port Stephens, NSW
PAN-289265
Alterations and additions to existing residence. In particular new bedroom on ground floor, new balconies to replace existing and new store and wc on lower ground floor.
Determined · Approved
Council site reportSource
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 (Port Stephens Local Environmental Plan 2013). Official parcel area about 564 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. 1 development application on this parcel. Development Application (Determined, Approved) 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
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $700/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 (Port Stephens Local Environmental Plan 2013). Official parcel area about 564 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 (Port Stephens Local Environmental Plan 2013). Official parcel area about 564 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
Knownmedium1 development application on this parcel. Development Application (Determined, Approved) These are this lot’s applications, not the neighbourhood pipeline.
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
Salamander Bay at a glance
4,903
People
$1,147,500
Median sale
$700/wk
Median rent
3.17%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 57 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Raine & Horne Port StephensThe Ultimate Coastal Lifestyle Awaits - Views, Location & Space!
Retreat to a peaceful cul-de-sac where relaxed coastal living takes centre stage. Here, your morning routine begins on the entertaining deck, taking in spectacular northern water views that reach all the way to the headland.
Perfectly positioned on a generous 563sqm block, this impressive two-level, four-bedroom home beautifully blends spacious family living with an unbeatable, walk-to-everything location.
Property Highlights:
• Stunning North-Facing Water Views: Framed beautifully from your upper-level open-plan living space and massive entertaining deck.
• Architectural Plans and DA approval until 2028 for side extension and large deck expansion.
• Newly Renovated Kitchen: The heart of the home features modern finishes, premium appliances, and seamlessly flows into the bright, open-plan dining and living areas.
• Smart Two-Level Design: Built for flexible family living or a premium holiday escape, complete with spacious bedrooms and built-in robes.
• Partly Renovated Canvas: The hard work in the kitchen and main living hub is done! Move right in and enjoy, while keeping the potential to add your own personal touches down the track.
• Rear Drive-Through Access: A massive bonus for coastal living, making it effortless to park the boat, jet ski, or trailer securely in the backyard.
Everything at Your Doorstep
Leave the car keys at home. When we say everything is at your doorstep, we mean it:
• 450m stroll to the pristine foreshore and all-weather boat ramp.
• 400m walk to the famous Cheeky Dog pub and Bannisters Restaurant & Bar for premium dining and vibrant nightlife.
• 500m wander to the Soldiers Point Bowling Club for a relaxed meal and community vibe.
Whether you are looking for a permanent sea change, a lucrative holiday investment, or a spacious family upgrade, this property delivers the ultimate Port Stephens lifestyle.
Don't let this one sail away. Priced to sell!
Contact Sherry today on 0408 407 464 to arrange your private inspection and secure your piece of paradise!
Every care has been taken to verify the accuracy of the information contained in this advertising copy but no warranty (either expressed or implied) is given by Raine & Horne or its agent as to the accuracy of the contents. Purchasers should conduct their own investigations into all matters relating to the proposed purchase of the property.
Listing description written by Sherry Christian, Raine & Horne Port Stephens — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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