Thornton at a glance
13,073
People
$890,000
Median sale
$703/wk
Median rent
4.11%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 110 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Thornton › Drayton Cres
$1,250,000
Last sold
27 Mar 2026
5
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
883 m²
Land
340 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.
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
$1,250,000
27 Mar 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Thornton (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,300/m² of land (n=141). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Thornton at a glance
13,073
People
$890,000
Median sale
$703/wk
Median rent
4.11%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 110 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Thornton
+40.4%
Median sale
Suburb $890,000
-1.19 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 4.11%
Suburb median $890,000 from 110 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011
Zone
General Residential
R1
Jurisdiction
Maitland
Maitland, 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 General Residential · R1 (Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 886 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 $703/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 General Residential · R1 (Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 886 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 General Residential · R1 (Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 886 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 886 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
Thornton at a glance
13,073
People
$890,000
Median sale
$703/wk
Median rent
4.11%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 110 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Clarke & Co Estate AgentsProperty Highlights:
- A grand family residence spanning two luxurious levels in a top Thornton location
- Sparkling inground fibreglass saltwater and chlorinated pool ready to enjoy
- Daikin three zone ducted air conditioning, an 8.8kW solar system and three phase power
- A mix of hybrid, tile and plush carpet flooring, plantation shutters and downlights
- Multiple living zones, including formal lounge/dining, open plan living/dining, a media room and an upstairs rumpus
- Gourmet kitchen with 40mm benchtops, a breakfast bar, ample storage, a dual sink with a water filter and quality appliances
- Five bedrooms, including an expansive master suite with a sitting area and a walk-in robe, plus four family bedrooms, three with built-in robes
- A spacious ensuite and main bathroom, both including showers and built-in bathtubs, a separate WC to the main and an additional powder room downstairs
- Immaculately presented backyard with a paved entertaining area overlooking the inground pool
- Attached double garage, plus drive through side access to the yard
Outgoings:
Council Rate: $3,164 approx. per annum
Water Rate: $858.33 approx. per annum
Rental Return: $985 approx. per week
This impressive brick and tiled roof residence makes an immediate statement with its grand façade and expansive proportions set across two generous levels. Designed for those who value space and flexibility, this spectacular home delivers multiple living zones, a sparkling pool and five bedrooms for all the family, set in a highly convenient Thornton location.
Enjoying a well connected position, this home places local shops, schooling and parklands just moments away, making daily routines effortless. Green Hills Shopping Centre and Maitland's CBD are reached within a short drive for major retail and dining, while weekends are easily spent exploring Newcastle's beaches or the Hunter Valley's renowned wineries.
Arriving at the home, a wide driveway leads to the attached double garage, framed by established gardens and a manicured lawn. Drive through side access provides valuable entry to the backyard, ideal for trailers or additional vehicles.
Inside, the stylish interior features a mix of hybrid, tile and plush carpet flooring, plantation shutters, vertical blinds and downlights throughout, whilst Daikin three zone ducted air conditioning ensures comfort across both levels.
Upstairs opens to a spacious rumpus room, creating the perfect retreat for children or an additional living zone for the family. The master bedroom is truly expansive, comfortably accommodating a king sized suite along with a sitting area, with a walk-in robe and a private ensuite complete with a twin vanity, a built-in bath, a shower and a toilet.
Three further bedrooms on this floor each include built-in robes and are serviced by a well appointed main bathroom with a bath, a shower, a vanity and a separate WC. Downstairs, a fifth bedroom positioned near the entrance is ideal for guests, enhanced by proximity to a powder room.
The formal living and dining room at the front of the home offers a refined space for entertaining, highlighted by striking pendant lighting overhead.
The kitchen is beautiful and functional, finished with 40mm benchtops, a breakfast bar beneath pendant lighting, a tiled splashback, a dual sink with a water filter, a built-in pantry, a Miele dishwasher, a Westinghouse oven and an electric cooktop with a rangehood.
The open plan living and dining zone is generous in scale, with bay style windows in the dining area inviting in natural light and adding a touch of charm. Positioned just off this space, the dedicated media room sits privately behind dual timber and glass doors, creating the ideal setting for movie nights or quiet downtime, while a sliding door provides direct access to the outdoors.
The backyard delivers the lifestyle families are chasing. A paved entertaining zone provides the perfect place to gather, overlooking the sparkling inground fibreglass, saltwater and chlorinated pool and a beautifully maintained, fully fenced grassed yard. Long summer days, weekend barbecues and relaxed afternoons outdoors will quickly become part of everyday life here.
Complete with an 8.8kW solar system and three phase power, this substantial family residence offers the space, lifestyle and location to grow into for years to come. We encourage our buyers to secure their inspections with the team at Clarke & Co Estate Agents without delay.
Why you'll love where you live;
- Located just 12 minutes from Green Hills Shopping Centre, offering an impressive range of retail, dining and entertainment options close to home
- 20 minutes to Maitland CBD and the Levee riverside precinct
- 35 minutes to the city lights and sights of Newcastle, or the gourmet delights of the Hunter Valley Vineyards
Disclaimer:
All information contained herein is gathered from sources we deem to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee its accuracy and interested persons should rely on their own enquiries.
Listing description written by Mikhaela Enright, Clarke & Co Estate Agents — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.