Helensburgh at a glance
6,689
People
$1,378,250
Median sale
$808/wk
Median rent
3.05%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 38 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Helensburgh › Tunnel Rd
$960,000
Last sold
10 Dec 2025
2
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
575.4 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
$960,000
10 Dec 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Helensburgh (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $2,280/m² of land (n=58). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Helensburgh at a glance
6,689
People
$1,378,250
Median sale
$808/wk
Median rent
3.05%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 38 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Helensburgh
-30.3%
Median sale
Suburb $1,378,250
+1.33 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.05%
Suburb median $1,378,250 from 38 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Wollongong Local Environmental Plan 2009
Zone
Low Density Residential
R2
Jurisdiction
Wollongong
Wollongong, 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 (Wollongong Local Environmental Plan 2009). Official parcel area about 580 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 $808/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 (Wollongong Local Environmental Plan 2009). Official parcel area about 580 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 (Wollongong Local Environmental Plan 2009). Official parcel area about 580 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
Helensburgh at a glance
6,689
People
$1,378,250
Median sale
$808/wk
Median rent
3.05%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 38 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Ray White HelensburghWelcome to 13 Tunnel Road in Helensburgh. This charming two bedroom one bathroom home is quietly nestled among the trees and instantly gives you a sense of calm, it is a lovely opportunity for anyone looking to enter the Helensburgh market.
The home enjoys beautiful natural light throughout and the timber finishes give it a relaxed and welcoming feel. The kitchen and bathroom are both neat and functional and the two bedrooms take in peaceful leafy views. There is newly installed air conditioning both upstairs and downstairs and freshly painted internal and external walls.
There is a large deck off the living area that overlooks the level backyard, which gives you an easy foundation to create the outdoor area you have always wanted, whether that is a garden, a spot to entertain or a simple space for the kids or pets to enjoy.
The bush outlook is a real highlight. It feels private and serene while still being only a short walk to local transport which makes everyday living simple.
Property features
• Original home with plenty of character
• Two bedrooms and one bathroom
• Lovely natural light and timber throughout
• Neat kitchen and bathroom
• Freshly painted
• Aircon
• Original pot bellied fireplace
• Good sized level backyard with deck
• Peaceful bush outlook
• Very quick walk to the train station
• Location is key here, with the property a short walk to the Helensburgh Train Station, making it perfect for commuters looking for an easy 50-minute journey into Sydney.
• Picturesque Stanwell Park Beach is less than 10 minutes drive.
• The Royal National Park is within a 10 minute drive with easy access to numerous hiking trails and swimming spots.
• This is one of the only remaining areas where you can find a peaceful regional lifestyle less than an hour from Sydney. It offers all of those charming lifestyle benefits that one would associate with small town living:- bushwalking, swimming holes, bike tracks, sporting clubs, cafes and of course plenty of friendly people.
Council Rates $678.34 per quarter
Rental Appraisal $600-$650 per week
**Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and thoroughness of the information provided to you in our marketing material, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by our vendors, and as such, Ray White Helensburgh makes no statement, representation or warranty, and assumes no legal liability in relation to the accuracy of the information provided. Interested parties should conduct their own due diligence in relation to each property they are considering purchasing. All photographs, maps and images are representative only, for marketing purpose**
Listing description written by Elle Ritson, Ray White Helensburgh — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.