Thornton at a glance
13,073
People
$890,000
Median sale
$703/wk
Median rent
4.11%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 110 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Thornton › Mcwilliams Ave
$782,000
Last sold
31 July 2026
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
512.6 m²
Land
147 m²
Building
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
$782,000
31 July 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Thornton (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,300/m² of land (n=141). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Thornton at a glance
13,073
People
$890,000
Median sale
$703/wk
Median rent
4.11%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 110 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Thornton
-12.1%
Median sale
Suburb $890,000
+0.56 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 4.11%
Suburb median $890,000 from 110 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011
Zone
General Residential
R1
Jurisdiction
Maitland
Maitland, 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 General Residential · R1 (Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 514 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 $703/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 General Residential · R1 (Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 514 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 General Residential · R1 (Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 514 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
Thornton at a glance
13,073
People
$890,000
Median sale
$703/wk
Median rent
4.11%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 110 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Clarke & Co Estate AgentsProperty Highlights:
- An impressive, freestanding Torrens Title home set on a 512.6sqm block in a top Thornton location
- Fujitsu split system air conditioning in the living and main bedroom, plus ceiling fans
- Floating hybrid flooring, plush carpet, plantation shutters and LED downlights
- Spacious open plan living and dining area opening to the alfresco
- Gourmet kitchen with 40mm benchtops, an island bench with a breakfast bar, a built in pantry, a dual sink, a new gas cooktop and quality appliances
- Three bedrooms, all with built-in robes for convenient storage
- A private ensuite plus a family bathroom featuring a large walk-in shower with a rain showerhead
- Covered alfresco overlooking the fully fenced grassed backyard
- Attached double garage with remote entry and internal access to the home
Outgoings:
Council rates: $2,880 approx. per annum
Water rates: $851.37 approx. per annum
Rental Return: $620 - $650 approx. per week
Built in 2015 and positioned on a generous 512.6sqm Torrens title parcel, this beautifully presented residence delivers the perfect combination of modern comfort, low maintenance living and a spacious backyard. Surrounded by quality homes, this property presents an outstanding opportunity for first home buyers, downsizers, investors and young families alike.
Positioned for everyday convenience, this address places local shops, schooling and parklands within easy reach, while Green Hills Shopping Centre and Maitland's CBD are only a short drive away for an extensive selection of retail, dining and essential services. Newcastle's city and beaches, plus the renowned Hunter Valley, are within a 35 minute drive, making commuting and weekend plans equally effortless.
Set back from the road for added privacy, the home is introduced by an attached double garage with convenient remote entry and internal access.
Stepping inside, floating hybrid flooring, plush carpet, plantation shutters and LED downlights create a fresh and inviting interior.
The main bedroom offers a built-in wardrobe, a ceiling fan, Fujitsu split system air conditioning and an ensuite complete with a shower, a vanity and a toilet. Two additional bedrooms each include built-in wardrobes and are serviced by a well appointed family bathroom featuring a large shower with a rain showerhead, a vanity and a toilet.
The kitchen showcases 40mm benchtops, an island bench with breakfast bar seating, a built-in pantry and a dual sink, while quality appliances include a Miele oven, a brand new four burner gas cooktop, an integrated rangehood and a Bosch dishwasher for easy clean up.
Positioned at the front of the home, the open plan living and dining area is enhanced by a Fujitsu split system air conditioner, a ceiling fan and a glass sliding door that extends effortlessly onto the covered alfresco, creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living.
Outside, the covered alfresco area overlooks a fully fenced grassed backyard, offering plenty of room for children and pets to enjoy while remaining easy to maintain.
A home of this nature, combining quality finishes, generous outdoor space and an exceptionally convenient location, is bound to attract a large amount of interest from a broad range of buyers. We encourage our clients to contact the team at Clarke & Co Estate Agents without delay to arrange their inspections.
Why you'll love where you live;
- A short drive to local shopping, schooling and Thornton train station
- Located just 12 minutes from Green Hills Shopping Centre, offering an impressive range of retail, dining and entertainment options close to home
- 20 minutes to Maitland CBD and the Levee riverside precinct
- 40 minutes to the city lights and sights of Newcastle
- 35 minutes to the gourmet delights of the Hunter Valley Vineyards
Disclaimer:
All information contained herein is gathered from sources we deem to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee its accuracy and interested persons should rely on their own enquiries.
Listing description written by Troy Graham, Clarke & Co Estate Agents — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.