Waratah West at a glance
3,392
People
$958,000
Median sale
$575/wk
Median rent
3.12%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 38 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Waratah West › Angus Ave
$810,000
Last sold
4 Oct 2024
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
581.7 m²
Land
139 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.
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Price evidence
Last sold
$810,000
4 Oct 2024 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Waratah West (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,599/m² of land (n=104). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Waratah West at a glance
3,392
People
$958,000
Median sale
$575/wk
Median rent
3.12%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 38 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Waratah West
-15.4%
Median sale
Suburb $958,000
+0.57 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.12%
Suburb median $958,000 from 38 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 1 Sept 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 589 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 $575/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 (Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012). Official parcel area about 589 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 589 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
Waratah West at a glance
3,392
People
$958,000
Median sale
$575/wk
Median rent
3.12%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 38 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Clarke & Co Estate AgentsProperty Highlights:
- A charming cottage home with classic features throughout.
- Dedicated living and dining rooms, plus a versatile entertainment room under the home.
- Three bedrooms, two with built-in robes.
- Original kitchen with ample storage and a freestanding Westinghouse oven.
- Main bathroom upstairs with a shower, bathtub and separate WC, plus an additional shower downstairs.
- Charming features including high ceilings with ornate cornices, and sash windows.
- Two split system air conditioners, a gas bayonet, plus a pot belly fireplace.
- Updated plumbing and instant gas hot water.
- Large fully fenced backyard with established gardens and a sparkling in ground pool.
- Single carport, underhouse workshop/storage space, plus side access to the yard.
Outgoings:
Council Rate: $2,772 approx. per annum
Rental Return: $700 approx. per week
Ideally located in the well positioned suburb of Waratah West, stands this charming three bedroom home, offering the ideal start for the first home buyer, or a great buy for the keen renovator.
Waratah West is an established suburb that enjoys easy access to Newcastle Uni and the Mater Hospital within minutes, coupled with a short 15 minute drive to the city lights and beaches of Newcastle CBD, it's no wonder this suburb is so sought after by home seekers and investors alike!
Arriving at the home, a classic Weatherboard and tiled roof façade coupled with a welcoming front porch, a grassed front lawn, and established gardens offer plenty of curb appeal. In addition, you'll find a driveway that leads to a single carport for your off street parking.
Step inside to discover the home's charming interior with classic features including high ceilings with ornate cornices, picture rails and sash windows, complemented by modern updates including updated plumbing and hot water system for your convenience.
Set at the entrance to the home is an inviting living room with a large window looking out to the front yard, plus split system air conditioning and a pot belly fireplace, ensuring you'll relax in comfort during all times of the year.
The original kitchen is generously sized, offering ample storage and a freestanding Westinghouse oven with a four burner gas cooktop. A dedicated dining room is located adjacent, enjoying lovely views across the backyard. A versatile room under the house offers an additional room to utilise, along with an extra shower.
There are three bedrooms in place, two with built-in robes for convenient storage and one with split system air conditioning for additional comfort. The bathroom is located close to the bedrooms, offering a separate shower, and a built-in bathtub, along with a timber vanity with an updated sink. A separate WC provides extra convenience.
The large fully fenced backyard offers lovely treetop views, established garden beds with irrigation, and a 1000L water storage tank to keep the grounds looking their best.
Taking centre stage in the yard is a sparkling inground fibreglass salt chlorinated pool with a shade sail, set to provide endless hours of fun for the young and young at heart.
Offering the perfect entry to the market for first home buyers, or a fabulous opportunity for keen renovators, this charming home is a must to inspect. We encourage our clients to secure their inspections with the team at Clarke & Co Estate Agents without delay.
Why you'll love where you live;
- 5 minute drive or walking distance to the University of Newcastle.
- Minutes by car to the Mater Hospital.
- 5 minutes to the Waratah shopping complex, offering all your everyday needs within easy reach.
- 5 minutes by car to Waratah train station.
- 15 minute drive to the city lights and beaches of Newcastle CBD.
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Disclaimer:
All information contained herein is gathered from sources we deem reliable. However, we cannot guarantee its accuracy and act as a messenger only in passing on the details. Interested parties should rely on their own enquiries. Some of our properties are marketed from time to time without price guide at the vendors request. This website may have filtered the property into a price bracket for website functionality purposes. Any personal information given to us during the course of the campaign will be kept on our database for follow up and to market other services and opportunities unless instructed in writing.
Listing description written by Mikhaela Enright, Clarke & Co Estate Agents — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.