Merewether at a glance
11,903
People
$1,900,000
Median sale
$703/wk
Median rent
1.92%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 49 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Merewether › Hillcrest Rd
$2,500,000
Last sold
24 Nov 2025
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
235 m²
Land
Districts View
No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.
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
Last sold
$2,500,000
24 Nov 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Merewether (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $4,014/m² of land (n=74). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Merewether at a glance
11,903
People
$1,900,000
Median sale
$703/wk
Median rent
1.92%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 49 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Merewether
+31.6%
Median sale
Suburb $1,900,000
-0.46 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 1.92%
Suburb median $1,900,000 from 49 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
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 $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
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
Merewether at a glance
11,903
People
$1,900,000
Median sale
$703/wk
Median rent
1.92%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 49 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Simon Wall PropertyBoasting spectacular ocean views and an unrivalled coastal lifestyle this immaculately maintained home is being offered for sale for the first time in 20 years. This Tri level, coastal inspired home is situated within a unique enclave of Merewether where homes rarely come onto the market for sale and ticks all the boxes for anyone seeking a low maintenance lifestyle only footsteps from Merewether beach.
The middle level of this home boasts a spacious, open plan layout which provides a seamless indoor to outdoor transition that many home owners are seeking in today's homes. Imagine the delight of hosting family and friends on your covered entertainers space, enjoying the melodic sounds of the ocean, sitting amongst the refreshing North easterly summer Seabreeze's or, watching the whales migrate North in the cooler Winter months, it does not get much better!
Resting at the heart of home and perfectly placed for families who love to entertain is the well-appointed, statement kitchen which has everything you need. Showcasing 60mm Caesarstone benchtops with water fall edges, quality stainless steel Miele appliances and an abundance of cupboard and storage. Alongside the kitchen is your large home office, but with a little foresight this space could easily be converted into a fourth bedroom if you would prefer.
Moving up to the top level is where the far reaching views just keep getting better. You will appreciate the position and aspect of the master bedroom which soaks up all the sunlight and absorbs the spectacular coastline and district views. The oversized walk-in robe has been cleverly designed and alongside this area rest your spacious ensuite with huge shower vanity and separate toilet.
At the opposite end of the primary bedroom are two spacious bedrooms both featuring floor to ceiling built in robes and ceiling fans. These two bedrooms are serviced by a stunning, modern bathroom with a free-standing bath, oversized shower, vanity and toilet. This level also has a study nook option, plus a well-equipped laundry and direct access to the low maintenance back area.
Conveniently located only 300m from the start of the amazing Bathers Way beachside footpath stretching uninterrupted for 7 kms from Merewether to Newcastle Beach and Nobbys lighthouse the opportunities for exercise are limitless. Only 200 meters (as the crow fly's) is the Glenrock State Recreation Area with its many kilometres of mountain bike trails, beaches and secluded footpaths.
- Flexible floorplan with option for fourth bedroom where current home office is
- Large storage/workspace behind double lock up garage with internal access
- Quality Mixed Australian Blackbutt Hardwood flooring on Middle level
- Reverse Cycle Air Conditioning in Lounge room and Master Bedroom
- Natural Gas Bayonet for BBQ on outside entertaining deck
- 6.6kw solar panel system plus 3 x 1.2kwh batteries installed
- Aiphone Co intercom system which can be monitored by phones
- Hkvision camera system that can be monitored by phones
- Land size 235sqm parcel of land, Council Rates $4,700pa, Water $961.30pa
Disclaimer:
All information contained herein has been collected from property owners or third-party sources we believe to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee its accuracy, and all interested parties should rely on their own enquiries.
Listing description written by Simon Wall, Simon Wall Property — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.