Waratah at a glance
4,957
People
$1,040,000
Median sale
$516/wk
Median rent
2.58%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 37 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$760,000
Last sold
21 July 2026
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
660 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
Last sold
$760,000
21 July 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Waratah (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,964/m² of land (n=105). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Waratah at a glance
4,957
People
$1,040,000
Median sale
$516/wk
Median rent
2.58%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 37 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Waratah
-26.9%
Median sale
Suburb $1,040,000
+0.95 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.58%
Suburb median $1,040,000 from 37 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
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 $516/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
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
Waratah at a glance
4,957
People
$1,040,000
Median sale
$516/wk
Median rent
2.58%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 37 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Elders Real Estate LambtonStep into a home with loads of character. There are beautiful leadlight feature windows and high ornate ceilings, this interesting residence captures the elegance of a bygone era while offering plenty of space to enjoy. Set on a generous block with convenient driveway access, the property presents an outstanding opportunity for families, investors, or those seeking a home with enduring appeal in this very convenient suburb.
Offering enormous potential to add value and make it your own, this home would benefit from some tender loving care and modernising throughout, providing the perfect canvas for renovators and buyers with vision. A sunny rear deck creates an ideal spot to relax or entertain while overlooking the spacious grounds, enjoying a pleasant outlook and plenty of natural sunshine.
This attractive home is rich in character, featuring generously proportioned rooms, and an original decorative fireplace complemented by beautiful leadlight feature windows in the lounge room. A central hallway leads to a separate dining room positioned adjacent to the kitchen. Accommodation includes two spacious double bedrooms, along with a smaller third bedroom located off the rear entry/study area, offering flexibility for use as a bedroom, home office, or hobby room.
Conveniently positioned, the property is just minutes from local shops, schools, transport, and the Mater Hospital, the University of Newcastle Callaghan Campus and other everyday amenities ensuring a lifestyle of ease and accessibility. There may even be potential for a Granny Flat in the back yard.
This home has:
* Double Gable Frontage,
* 660sqm Grounds,
* 3 Bedrooms, 2 with Built-in Wardrobes,
* Decorative, High Ceilings,
* Leadlight Features,
* Decorative Fireplace in Lounge Room,
* Dining Room,
* Floor Boards,
* Tiled Bathroom, with Shower over Bath, and Vanity and Toilet,
* Good size Timber Kitchen with plenty of Storage,
* Split System Air Conditioner in Lounge Room,
* Decorative Timber Awnings over some Windows,
* Ceiling Fans,
* Entertaining Deck,
* Downstairs Laundry,
* Storage Area Unit.
* Rental Potential of $600p.w.
* Currently Tenanted
This home will appeal to buyers wanting the convenience of a central location and the chance to do their own thing on a home with character.
Ring or Email anytime to arrange an inspection of this interesting opportunity.
Listing description written by Sue Odgers, Elders Real Estate Lambton — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.