Mayfield East at a glance
1,813
People
$1,160,000
Median sale
$685/wk
Median rent
3.07%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 25 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Mayfield East › Walsh St
$970,000
Last sold
17 Apr 2026
2
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
0
Car spaces
304 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
$970,000
17 Apr 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Mayfield East (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $3,083/m² of land (n=68). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Mayfield East at a glance
1,813
People
$1,160,000
Median sale
$685/wk
Median rent
3.07%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 25 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Mayfield East
-16.4%
Median sale
Suburb $1,160,000
+0.60 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.07%
Suburb median $1,160,000 from 25 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012
Zone
Low Density Residential
R2
Jurisdiction
Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW
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.
The official layer was queried and no heritage listed area was detected on this parcel (NSW ePlanning Spatial Viewer, retrieved 31 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 Low Density Residential · R2 (Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012). Official parcel area about 304 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 $685/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms. No recorded off-street parking — often a discount versus the suburb median for the same beds.
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 (Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012). Official parcel area about 304 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.
3 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
KnownmediumZoned Low Density Residential · R2 (Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012). Official parcel area about 304 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
UnknownNo DA adapter returned applications 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
Mayfield East at a glance
1,813
People
$1,160,000
Median sale
$685/wk
Median rent
3.07%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 25 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Murdoch Property CoSet along a quiet yet well-connected street, this gorgeous weatherboard cottage delivers the kind of charm that draws you in from the very first glance. A classic picket fence frames the front garden, while inside the home reveals a warm, welcoming interior where character and comfort sit beautifully side by side.
The lounge and dining areas flow together in an open, inviting space, with timber floors underfoot, air-conditioning for year-round comfort, and charming details like an ornamental fireplace and decorative fretwork adding personality. Two generously sized bedrooms share a bathroom with shower over bath, while the main bedroom enjoys the bonus of a walk-in robe and adjoining study. At the rear, the gas-equipped kitchen connects easily to a covered alfresco area and private backyard, creating a relaxed spot for weekend barbecues or quiet afternoons outdoors.
Everyday living here feels effortless. Equium Social is just 200m away for your morning coffee, while the Royal Oak and Cross Keys Hotel are close by when it's time to catch up with friends. Parks, Mayfield Pool, local schools and shops are all within easy reach, giving you a lifestyle that stays wonderfully connected while still feeling peaceful at home.
The property is within walking distance of Beaumont Street's restaurants and entertainment precinct, as well as the beautiful recreation areas of Islington Park, including an off-leash dog park. It features a fully fenced yard, perfect for your furry friends, and is located within the catchment area for the highly sought-after Mayfield East Public School.
- Double fronted weatherboard cottage, 303.5sqm block, private backyard
- Air-conditioned lounge and dining with ornamental fireplace and fretwork
- Kitchen with gas stove and back door access to alfresco and garden
- Two bedrooms, main with walk-in robe and study.
- Bathroom with shower over bath
- Quiet street with plenty on-street parking
- Mayfield East Public School 1.4km, St Columban's – 1.4km San Clemente – 1.6km
- Honeysuckle – 4.8km, Bar Beach – 5.9km
Disclaimer: We have obtained this property information from sources we believe to be reliable; however, we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Prospective buyers are advised to carry out their own investigations.
Listing description written by Luke Murdoch, Murdoch Property Co — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.