Cardiff South at a glance
2,987
People
$1,000,000
Median sale
$700/wk
Median rent
3.64%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 17 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Cardiff South › Second St
$1,100,000
Last sold
16 Apr 2026
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
90 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
$1,100,000
16 Apr 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Cardiff South at a glance
2,987
People
$1,000,000
Median sale
$700/wk
Median rent
3.64%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 17 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Cardiff South
+10.0%
Median sale
Suburb $1,000,000
-0.33 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.64%
Suburb median $1,000,000 from 17 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014
Zone
Medium Density Residential
R3
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 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 Medium Density Residential · R3 (Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014). Official parcel area about 735 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 $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 Medium Density Residential · R3 (Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014). Official parcel area about 735 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 Medium Density Residential · R3 (Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014). Official parcel area about 735 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?
KnownmediumOfficial parcel about 735 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
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
Cardiff South at a glance
2,987
People
$1,000,000
Median sale
$700/wk
Median rent
3.64%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 17 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by McFarlane Real EstateEnjoy the opportunity to secure a well-positioned home offering comfort, practicality, and future potential. Perfectly suited to first home buyers or savvy investors, this property combines everyday functionality with scope to personalise and add value over time.
Welcomed by a gated, grassy front entry, the home invites you up to a charming front deck complete with a pull-down privacy blind, the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee while soaking up the sun. Inside, the home features three well-sized bedrooms, all with ceiling fans, while the main bedroom includes a split system air conditioner for added comfort. The living area is warm and inviting, enhanced by timber floors throughout and a split system air conditioning. The functional kitchen is equipped with modern appliances and is positioned separately from the living area, offering a more traditional layout.
Step outside via sliding glass doors to a covered timber deck, ideal for entertaining or relaxing while overlooking the fully fenced backyard. The outdoor space is private and practical, with a grassy yard perfect for children or pets, and easy access through to the driveway and shed, providing excellent storage or workspace options. The laundry is conveniently accessed from the rear deck, adding to the home's functional design.
Set on a corner block, the home benefits from dual driveway access, offering excellent flexibility for parking, storage, or those with trailers or additional vehicles. With easy access to both the carport and shed, the layout is practical and well-suited to a range of needs.
- Corner block with two street access
- Three bedrooms with built-ins
- Timber floors throughout
- Split system air conditioning + ceiling fans
- Large double garage
- Double Carport
- Undercover deck
Conveniently located just 1.2km (approx.) to Cardiff Shopping Centre, 1.5km (approx.) to Cardiff Train Station, and only 5.5km (approx.) to John Hunter Hospital, this property offers easy access to essential amenities, transport, and healthcare. The property is zoned for Cardiff South Public School & Cardiff High School making it a smart lifestyle or investment choice.
For more information and to schedule your inspection, please contact Jacob McFarlane from McFarlane Real Estate on (02) 4954 0399.
From all of us, we wish you every success in your search for your new home. If you would like to know more about this property or explore other available listings, please call or email us today!
DISCLAIMER: We have obtained all information provided here from sources we believe to be reliable; however, we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Prospective purchasers are advised to carry out their own investigations and satisfy themselves of all aspects of such information including without limitation, any income, rentals, dimensions, areas, zoning and permits.
Listing description written by Jacob McFarlane, McFarlane Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.