Walcha at a glance
2,449
People
$406,315
Median sale
$406/wk
Median rent
5.20%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 8 recorded sales (last 24 months) — a Districts calculation.
$325,000
Last sold
16 Apr 2019
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
300 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
$325,000
16 Apr 2019 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Walcha (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $386/m² of land (n=15). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Walcha at a glance
2,449
People
$406,315
Median sale
$406/wk
Median rent
5.20%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 8 recorded sales (last 24 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Walcha
-20.0%
Median sale
Suburb $406,315
+1.30 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 5.20%
Suburb median $406,315 from 8 recorded sales (last 24 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 $406/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
Walcha at a glance
2,449
People
$406,315
Median sale
$406/wk
Median rent
5.20%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 8 recorded sales (last 24 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by For Sale Or Rent By OwnerTO ENQUIRE ON THIS PROPERTY, PLEASE CLICK ON THE "Get In Touch" BUTTON, OR THE "Email Agent" BUTTON OR "Email" BUTTON.
Walcha is located in the highlands close to the Wild Rivers National Park 45 minutes from Armidale, 55 minutes from Tamworth and 2 hours from Port Macquarie.
Walcha is mainly a wool, cattle and sheep producer but also has become home to many creative artists and the like. Locals consider it as being a "creative town". It has a Central School, Catholic School, Art Gallery, Metal Gallery, three hotels, RSL, Bowling club, Golf club and many other sports clubs. It is also close to the Wild Rivers National Park. Local rivers offer good fishing.
About The House
Designed by Paul Kinny and architect Jo Yokim Ho (Armidale), this house has been built to suit the climate as well as living in this modern sustainable world.
Located in a quiet neighbourhood close to the shops a short walk from the centre of Walcha,
Its raised elevation provides extensive views to the north of open country, paddocks and dams.
Thirty seven steel piers encased in concrete penetrate the ground down to rock. Some piers are 1.7metres in depth. The whole floor frame is made of steel. An underlining of zincalum supports a thick layer of Western Red Cedar.
This material creates a high level of insulation as well as being white ant protectant. Yellowtongue flooring completes the basic floor sandwich. The floor starting height commences at 400mm allowing white ant protection.
Polished hardwood flooring and carpets have then been installed in appropriately chosen areas.
Both bathrooms have been installed with boat deck flooring. Sikaflex corking between specially chosen boards create a notable feature. The ceiling is Gyroc covered by a thick layer of quality insulation. Yellow tongue flooring runs the length of the upper ceiling allowing easy access, movement and storage. All exterior walls are constructed from radiate sleepers. (200x50)
7mm ply then cover all walls. Heavy duty zincalum covers the exterior. Three layers of insulation protect the interior from both heat and cold. This wall construction method is incredibly strong. Hallway walls are lined with Tallowood. The extensive verandas are all AAA tallowood grade.
Steps are oiled Silvertop Blackbutt. Top quality white ant resistant 200 mm poles support the roof beams which in turn support the roof trusses. Window frames are laminated white beech, Norfolk Island pine employing boat building epoxy construction. Removable blue gum skirting and facia that allows for ease of painting features throughout if required.
Other Features ... Three bedrooms, main with ensuite. All carpeted. Large built in wardrobes. Bathroom with shower and separate bath. Large kitchen (polished floorboards) and a very large open plan lounge / dining room. (Carpet) Hall and lobby (polished floorboards) Double and triple insulated walls and floors. Double glazed windows. 60,000 litre rain tanks. Solar hot water panels. Gas stove.
A wood heater (Bakers Oven for cooking) that warms the house in winter as well as providing hot water. Town water (only if necessary). Sewer connected. Installed ceiling ducting from lounge to main bedrooms for warm air transfer. Shower electric boost.
A disabled ramp access is also available. Huge under floor storage and car parking.
Bespoke kitchen cabinets ... Most on wheels for alternate positioning. LED downlighting in Kitchen, Pantry and main inbuilt storage cupboard. Three specifically designed sideboards to suit lounge room and lobby/entry.
Large walk in pantry. Four built in storage cupboards. Refrigerator, washing machine and gas electric stove. A large covered verandah surrounds the living area on three sides.
DETAILED PHOTOS CAN BE PROVIDED OF ALL OF THE ABOVE ON REQUEST
House Details.
Roof ... Zincalum Manor Red, trusses.
Ceilings ... Gyroc lounge/kitchen, brace sheeting/bedrooms, blueboard/bathrooms.
Exterior Wall Lining ... Zincalum, blueboard.
Interior Wall Lining ... Ply, Tallowood, Brushbox tongue and groove, mixed hardwood tongue and groove, Limestone Tiles, Painted Hessan, Ceramic Tiles, Porcelain Tiles.
Windows ... White Beech, Norfolk Island Pine, Polyester Surrounds.
Floors ... Yellow Tongue, Formply, mixed hardwood tongue and groove, Western Red Cedar,
Zincalum, Sikaflex, New Carpet.
Verandahs ... Tallowood.
Door Jams ... Stringy Bark.
Doors ... Western Red Cedar, Hoop Pine, Oregon, Marante, Australian Red Cedar, Norfolk Island Pine.
Bathroom Vanities ... Norfolk Island Pine, Tasmanian Oak, Formply.
Kitchen Cabinets ... Blue gum, Mahogany, Stringy Bark, Formply, Pine, mixed hardwood,
Ceramic floor tiles.
Skirting and ceiling trim ... Blue gum.
All Natural Timber Finish ... Hardened Tongue Oil.
Stairs ... Silver Top Black Butt.
Areas ... Site Area 795.16 SQM
Roof Area 306.70 SQM
Entire Dwelling 183.02 SQM
Unconditioned Space 8.85 SQM
TO ENQUIRE ON THIS PROPERTY, PLEASE CLICK ON THE "Get In Touch" BUTTON, OR THE "Email Agent" BUTTON OR "Email" BUTTON.
Disclaimer: We have in preparing this information used our best endeavours to ensure that the information contained herein is true and accurate, but accept no responsibility and disclaim all liability in respect of any errors, omissions, inaccuracies or misstatements that may occur. Prospective purchasers or tenants should make their own enquiries to verify the information contained herein.
Listing description written by For Sale Or Rent By Owner, For Sale Or Rent By Owner — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.