Rankin Park at a glance
2,700
People
$1,075,000
Median sale
$709/wk
Median rent
3.43%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 27 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Rankin Park › Atherton Cl
$1,055,000
Last sold
25 Oct 2024
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
651 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
$1,055,000
25 Oct 2024 · derived via latest_sale
Sources disagree on the sale price. All recorded figures are shown in the history below — Districts does not pick a winner.
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Rankin Park (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,398/m² of land (n=77). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Rankin Park at a glance
2,700
People
$1,075,000
Median sale
$709/wk
Median rent
3.43%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 27 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Rankin Park
-1.9%
Median sale
Suburb $1,075,000
+0.06 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.43%
Suburb median $1,075,000 from 27 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014
Zone
Low Density Residential
R2
Jurisdiction
Lake Macquarie
Lake Macquarie, 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 (Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014). Official parcel area about 665 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 $709/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 (Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014). Official parcel area about 665 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 (Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014). Official parcel area about 665 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?
KnownmediumOfficial parcel about 665 m² — land size can look like optionality. No 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
Rankin Park at a glance
2,700
People
$1,075,000
Median sale
$709/wk
Median rent
3.43%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 27 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Crawford Real Estate New LambtonNestled in a picturesque, tree-lined street, this beautifully renovated split-level home masterfully blends contemporary updates with timeless design.
Originally crafted by a master builder as his personal residence, this home exudes quality and character from the moment you step through the grand arched double doors into the light-filled foyer.
The front pavilion boasts soaring raked ceilings, offering abundant natural light, and features a stylish formal living room complete with a wood-burning fireplace and gas connection. The adjoining dining room flows seamlessly into the well-equipped gas kitchen, showcasing generous bench space, a Blanco dishwasher, deep drawers, pantry, breakfast bar, and a convenient servery – perfect for entertaining. The second living room offers serene views of the mature trees in the front garden, while the enclosed queenslander room opens to a lush, level lawn and a paved alfresco terrace, creating an idyllic setting for family barbecues.
Upstairs, three light-filled bedrooms feature full-height built-ins, timber floors, and individual reverse-cycle air conditioners. For added convenience, the fitted laundry opens to a spacious drying deck.
On the lower level, a versatile fourth bedroom, second bathroom, and additional living room with timber-look flooring offer flexibility for guests, teenagers, or those working from home. With a private entrance, this space is also ideal for short-term rentals.
The oversized double garage with remote access provides ample space for two vehicles, a workshop, and mezzanine storage. The fully fenced backyard, with established gardens and bush views, offers privacy and tranquillity, all while being minutes from John Hunter Hospital and major shopping centres.
Additional features include:
• Reverse cycle air conditioning in living area and bedrooms
• Timber floors and a durable brick exterior
• Two paved entertainment areas for outdoor relaxation
• Convenient location in a sought-after no-thru road
This home perfectly combines comfort, style, and function, creating an inviting space for modern living.
Council rates: $2,420 per annum approximately
Water rates: $925 per annum approximately
Zoned for Wallsend South Public School and Lambton High School.
Disclaimer:
We have obtained all information provided here from sources we believe to be reliable; however, we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Prospective purchasers are advised to carry out their own investigations and satisfy themselves of all aspects of such information including and without limitation, any income, rentals, dimensions, areas, zoning, inclusions & exclusions.
Listing description written by Katrina Mortensen, Crawford Real Estate New Lambton — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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