Shortland at a glance
5,480
People
$860,000
Median sale
$600/wk
Median rent
3.63%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 31 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$775,000–$825,000
For sale
Asking range
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
524.8 m²
Land
Districts View
No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.
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
Asking
$775,000–$825,000
Asking range · $1,477/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Shortland at a glance
5,480
People
$860,000
Median sale
$600/wk
Median rent
3.63%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 31 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Shortland
-9.9%
Median sale
Suburb $860,000
+0.40 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.63%
Suburb median $860,000 from 31 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.
$33,154 on top of the price (4.3% extra)
Estimates only, at standard investor rates — no first-home or owner-occupier concessions applied. Not included: lenders mortgage insurance (usually applies when borrowing more than 80% of the price), loan application and settlement fees from your lender, the foreign-purchaser duty surcharge, and building insurance — in Queensland the property is at your risk from the first business day after signing, not from settlement. Verify with your conveyancer.
Stamp duty and transfer fees: New South Wales schedules from 2026-07-01. Ongoing council rates and land tax are not included.
Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.
Pre-filled with Shortland's advertised median rent — not a rent for this listing.
Gross yield is weekly rent × 52 ÷ price. Net yield subtracts operating expenses. Cashflow then subtracts interest-only interest on price × LVR. Tax, vacancies, and principal repayments are not included.
Planning
Planning data is being calculated
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.
Heritage listing has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Records
Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.
Capital growth
NSWPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet. A suburb median or growth rate is not a reason this particular lot would outperform. Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” 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 $600/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.
Gross yield if leased at the suburb aggregate is 4.0%. The yield that matters is the one on achieved rent, which has not been inferred for this address. Net yield (land tax, rates, insurance, vacancy) is not loaded. NSW net yield needs land tax and VG inputs that are not loaded. Gross yield from listings is not net yield.
Verdict
Districts view
Not enough official evidence yet to underwrite this as an investment.
Detail
The same ten questions apply to every property. Missing flood, nearby DAs, achieved rents, or lot geometry is unknown — not “no.”
Do not treat a suburb median, an advertised yield, or a listing score as the case for this lot.
The evidence loaded so far isn't enough on its own to change a buy, offer, or walk-away decision for this property.
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.
1 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
UnknownPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.
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?
UnknownThe constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.
Lot-level flood
UnknownOfficial flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). 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
UnknownDevelopment applications have not been queried 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
Shortland at a glance
5,480
People
$860,000
Median sale
$600/wk
Median rent
3.63%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 31 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Clarke & Co Estate AgentsProperty Highlights:
- A classic brick and tiled roof home set on a generous corner block
- Kelvinator split system air conditioning, ceiling fans, timber and carpet flooring plus venetian blinds
- A spacious living room and a dining room off the kitchen
- Well appointed kitchen with 40mm benchtops, a built-in pantry, induction cooking and quality appliances
- Three bedrooms, all with built-in robes for convenient storage
- Bathroom with a shower, a built-in bath and a separate WC, plus an additional WC in the laundry
- Fully fenced backyard with a grassed lawn
- Single car garage for your off street parking
Outgoings:
Council rates: $2,316 approx. per annum
Water rates: $851.37 approx. per annum
Rental Return: $650 - $700 approx. per week
Set on a generous corner block, this impressive brick and tiled roof residence presents an outstanding opportunity for first home buyers, families and investors alike. Offering comfortable interiors, a practical floor plan and a fully fenced backyard, this is a home that delivers both immediate enjoyment and future potential.
Positioned for everyday convenience, this Shortland address places the University of Newcastle just five minutes away, while the nearby Inner City Bypass provides effortless connectivity to Maitland, the Hunter Valley and the wider region. Newcastle's vibrant CBD, beaches and waterfront are all within around 25 minutes, ensuring work, study and leisure are always close at hand.
A grassed front lawn and a covered front porch create a welcoming first impression, while the single car garage adds everyday practicality.
Inside, timber and carpet flooring combine with venetian blinds to create a comfortable and functional living environment. All three bedrooms are fitted with built-in robes and ceiling fans with lights, while the main bathroom includes a built-in bath, a shower, a vanity and a separate WC. A second toilet is conveniently located within the laundry for added functionality.
The well appointed kitchen features 40mm benchtops, a tiled splashback and a built-in pantry, whilst Quality appliances include a Lofra oven and an impressive 900mm Smeg induction cooktop with a rangehood overhead.
Positioned alongside the kitchen, the dining area provides a practical setting for everyday meals, while the living room is located at the front of the home and is enhanced by a Kelvinator split system air conditioner, LED downlights and a ceiling fan with an integrated light.
Stepping outside, the fully fenced backyard offers a grassed area with plenty of room to enjoy, and scope to add your own landscaping touch.
Offering a fantastic combination of location, space and everyday comfort, this impressive home presents an excellent opportunity to secure your place in the popular suburb of Shortland. With interest expected from a broad range of buyers, we encourage our clients to contact the team at Clarke & Co Estate Agents without delay to arrange their inspections.
Why you'll love where you live;
- 5 minutes to Newcastle University, Callaghan campus
- 5 minutes to Sandgate Train Station, connecting you to the city with ease
- 25 minutes to the city lights and beaches of Newcastle
- A short drive to Jesmond, Wallsend or Waratah with a range of services, supermarkets and dining options to suit your needs
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 Amanda Reid, Clarke & Co Estate Agents — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.