Rutherford at a glance
13,883
People
$800,000
Median sale
$579/wk
Median rent
3.76%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 170 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Rutherford › Squadron Cres
$690,000–$750,000
For sale
Asking range
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
617.5 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
Asking
$690,000–$750,000
Asking range · $1,117/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Rutherford at a glance
13,883
People
$800,000
Median sale
$579/wk
Median rent
3.76%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 170 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Rutherford
-13.8%
Median sale
Suburb $800,000
+0.60 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.76%
Suburb median $800,000 from 170 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.
$29,329 on top of the price (4.3% extra)
Estimates only, at standard investor rates — no first-home or owner-occupier concessions applied. Not included: lenders mortgage insurance (usually applies when borrowing more than 80% of the price), loan application and settlement fees from your lender, the foreign-purchaser duty surcharge, and building insurance — in Queensland the property is at your risk from the first business day after signing, not from settlement. Verify with your conveyancer.
Stamp duty and transfer fees: New South Wales schedules from 2026-07-01. Ongoing council rates and land tax are not included.
Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.
Pre-filled with Rutherford's advertised median rent — not a rent for this listing.
Gross yield is weekly rent × 52 ÷ price. Net yield subtracts operating expenses. Cashflow then subtracts interest-only interest on price × LVR. Tax, vacancies, and principal repayments are not included.
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 $579/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.
Gross yield if leased at the suburb aggregate is 4.4%. The yield that matters is the one on achieved rent, which has not been inferred for this address. Net yield (land tax, rates, insurance, vacancy) is not loaded. 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
Rutherford at a glance
13,883
People
$800,000
Median sale
$579/wk
Median rent
3.76%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 170 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Clarke & Co Estate AgentsProperty Highlights:
- An ideal first home or investment property, set in the popular suburb of Rutherford
- A solar system, instantaneous gas hot water and a Crimsafe security screen
- Mitsubishi split system air conditioning and ceiling fans with lights
- A mix of laminate, tile and carpet flooring, Venetian blinds and LED downlights
- Stylishly renovated bathroom with floor to ceiling tiles, a floating twin vanity topped with 20mm Caesarstone, a walk-in shower with a rain showerhead and a built-in recess, a back to wall freestanding bath and chic black fixtures
- Three bedrooms, all with built-in wardrobes for convenient storage
- Living room positioned at the entrance, plus a dining area off the kitchen
- Well appointed kitchen with 40mm benchtops, a breakfast bar, ample storage and a freestanding Chef oven
- Undercover alfresco with power access and a gas bayonet
- Fully fenced grassed backyard overlooking the reserve beyond
- Attached single garage with internal access to the home
Outgoings:
Council rates: $2,572 approx. per annum
Water rates: $851.37 approx. per annum
Rental Return: $620 approx. per week
Offering an exciting opportunity for first home buyers, downsizers or renovators, this brick and tiled roof home combines a practical layout with a standout renovated bathroom and a fully fenced backyard overlooking the reserve beyond. Ready to enjoy while still offering scope to add your own style, there is plenty here to appeal to a range of buyers.
Enjoying a convenient Rutherford address, local shopping, schooling and recreational facilities are all within easy reach, while Maitland's CBD is approximately 10 minutes from home for an expanded selection of shopping, dining and services. The Hunter Valley's renowned vineyards are around 20 minutes away, with Newcastle's city centre and coastline approximately 45 minutes from home for weekends further afield.
Upon arrival, a grassed front yard adds to the home's street appeal, while the attached single garage provides convenient internal access.
Inside, a mix of laminate, tile and carpet flooring is complemented by Venetian blinds and LED downlights, contributing to the stylish and practical interior.
Positioned at the entrance, the living room provides a welcoming place to relax, with Mitsubishi split system air conditioning offering comfort during all seasons.
All three bedrooms are appointed with ceiling fans with lights and built in robes, offering convenient storage.
Already beautifully renovated, the bathroom makes a striking statement with floor to ceiling tiles and sleek black fixtures. A floating twin vanity topped with 20mm Caesarstone is paired with twin LED mirrors, while the back to wall freestanding bath and a walk-in shower with a rain showerhead and a built-in recess complete this stylish space.
The kitchen features 40mm benchtops, a breakfast bar and a tiled splashback, with a freestanding Chef oven with an electric cooktop and a Westinghouse rangehood overhead. Alongside, there is plenty of room for a dining setting, with a sliding door extending this area directly to the alfresco for an easy connection between indoor and outdoor living.
Outside, the undercover alfresco is equipped with power access and a gas bayonet, creating the perfect setting for relaxed outdoor cooking, dining and entertaining.
Beyond, the fully fenced backyard features a grassed lawn with plenty of room to introduce your own landscaping touch, while the outlook across the reserve provides an appealing backdrop to the outdoor space.
Additional features include instantaneous gas hot water, a Crimsafe security screen and a solar system for your sustainable living.
Offering an appealing opportunity in the ever popular suburb of Rutherford, this home is ready to welcome its next owners and offers plenty to enjoy now and into the future. 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 Rutherford shopping centre, including all three major supermarkets, retail, dining and services to meet your daily needs
- 10 minutes to Maitland CBD and the Levee riverside precinct with a range of bars and restaurants to enjoy
- Located 15 minutes from Green Hills Shopping Centre, offering an impressive range of retail, dining and entertainment options
- 45 minutes to the city lights and sights of Newcastle
- Just 20 minutes away from 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 Nick Clarke, Clarke & Co Estate Agents — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.