Macquarie Hills at a glance
3,614
People
$963,000
Median sale
$828/wk
Median rent
4.47%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 26 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Macquarie Hills › Monterey Ave
$748,000
Last sold
7 Nov 2022
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
556 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
$748,000
7 Nov 2022 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Macquarie Hills (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,510/m² of land (n=98). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Macquarie Hills at a glance
3,614
People
$963,000
Median sale
$828/wk
Median rent
4.47%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 26 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Macquarie Hills
-22.3%
Median sale
Suburb $963,000
+1.29 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 4.47%
Suburb median $963,000 from 26 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014
Zone
Low Density Residential
R2
Jurisdiction
Lake Macquarie
Lake Macquarie, 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 2 Sept 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 (Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014). Official parcel area about 560 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 $828/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 (Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014). Official parcel area about 560 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 (Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014). Official parcel area about 560 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
Macquarie Hills at a glance
3,614
People
$963,000
Median sale
$828/wk
Median rent
4.47%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 26 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Clarke & Co Estate AgentsPerfectly positioned in a lovely street in the popular suburb of Macquarie Hills, sits this charming three bedroom home on a 556sqm parcel of land, beautifully renovated, this stylish home is ready for its new owners to simply move in, unpack and enjoy.
Macquarie Hills is a highly sought suburb for good reason, enjoying easy access to Newcastle within 20 minutes, the shores of Lake Macquarie within 5 minutes and with quality schooling, shopping and recreation facilities nearby, you'll enjoy the ease of access to all your everyday needs and more in no time.
Arriving at the home, a classic weatherboard and tiled roof façade deliver timeless appeal, with established front gardens, adding to the charming first impression. Stepping inside the home, a fresh paint aesthetic, plantation shutters, ornate ceilings, stunning original floorboards and an abundance of natural light from the walls of windows, offer a warm welcome.
Designed for relaxed family living, a spacious sunken lounge room is located at the front of the home, enjoying tree top views from the elevated position on offer. Located nearby is the pristine kitchen boasting quality stainless steel appliances including a Bellini oven and cooktop, a stylish glass splashback and ample storage for all your kitchen appliances and more. The dedicated dining room located adjacent, seamlessly connects with the lounge room, offering plenty of living space for the family to enjoy in air conditioned comfort.
Down the hall you'll discover three bedrooms, all enjoying the comfort of plush carpet underfoot, the main bedroom featuring spacious built-in robes. These rooms are serviced by the stylishly renovated family bathroom that boasts floor to ceiling tiles, a separate bath, shower and WC providing extra convenience for all.
Heading outside reveals a spacious undercover outdoor area, presenting the ideal space for enjoying relaxed family BBQs and entertaining friends overlooking a manicured low maintenance yard, with ample green grass for the kids and pets to play.
Storage of all your cars, tools and gadgets will present no issue in this home with a separate single car garage on hand for all your storage needs, and a garden shed plus large driveway for any extras!
Lovingly maintained, this family home has had a new hot water system installed and undergone a full roof restoration in 2019. Further improvements include the installation of stylish plantation shutters and newly installed gutters in 2016.
Quality family homes, renovated to this standard, located in family friendly suburbs such as this are always in high demand. We encourage you to contact your team at Clarke & Co today to secure your inspection.
Why you'll love where you live;
• Located within a 5 minute drive to the cafes, restaurants and lakeside walking tracks of Warners Bay
• A short 20 minute drive to the city lights and beaches of Newcastle
• Moments to the centre of Cardiff, offering all your everyday retail and servicing needs, including easy access to Cardiff train station
• Located within ten minutes of both Westfield Kotara and Charlestown Square, offering all the shopping, dining and entertainment options you could wish for, right at your doorstep!
• A leafy, family friendly suburb with quality schooling and loads of parks and recreational facilities nearby.
Outgoings:
Council Rate: $1,819.20 approx per annum
Water Rate: $773.82 approx per annum
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Disclaimer:
All information contained herein is gathered from sources we deem reliable. However, we cannot guarantee its accuracy and act as a messenger only in passing on the details. Interested parties should rely on their own enquiries. Some of our properties are marketed from time to time without price guide at the vendors request. This website may have filtered the property into a price bracket for website functionality purposes. Any personal information given to us during the course of the campaign will be kept on our database for follow up and to market other services and opportunities unless instructed in writing.
Listing description written by Nick Clarke, Clarke & Co Estate Agents — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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