Merriwa at a glance
1,858
People
$445,000
Median sale
$403/wk
Median rent
4.71%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 15 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Merriwa › Macartney St
$425,000
Last sold
12 Feb 2026
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
1,037 m²
Land
Districts View
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
$425,000
12 Feb 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Merriwa (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $261/m² of land (n=54). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Merriwa at a glance
1,858
People
$445,000
Median sale
$403/wk
Median rent
4.71%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 15 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Merriwa
-4.5%
Median sale
Suburb $445,000
+0.22 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 4.71%
Suburb median $445,000 from 15 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Upper Hunter Local Environmental Plan 2013
Zone
General Residential
R1
Jurisdiction
Upper Hunter
Upper Hunter, 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 maps a heritage listed area on this parcel, intersecting about 97.2% of it (NSW ePlanning Spatial Viewer, retrieved 31 Aug 2026). Verify the extent against the title before relying on unaffected land.
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 (Upper Hunter Local Environmental Plan 2013). Official parcel area about 1,041 m². Dual occupancy looks constrained by site overlays or terrain. Two-lot subdivision looks unlikely on the loaded constraints. This is a screen, not a planning certificate. Zoning and lot facts are a starting point, not proof this lot outperforms the suburb. 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.” Heritage constraint may block demolition or dual occupancy even on a large block. Minimum lot size is not loaded, so two-lot subdivision is not confirmed. Official parcel about 1,041 m² — land size can look like optionality. What reduces it: Conservation Area - General. Heritage can block demolition and dual occupancy even when land size looks like a site. 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 $403/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms. Heritage constraints are a maintenance and alteration cost, not usually a rent premium by themselves.
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
Loaded constraints look like they kill a naive land-size story. Pay house money, or walk, until a planner confirms a pathway.
Detail
Official parcel about 1,041 m² — land size can look like optionality. What reduces it: Conservation Area - General. Heritage can block demolition and dual occupancy even when land size looks like a site.
Nearby competing dwellings and net yield are still unknown.
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 (Upper Hunter Local Environmental Plan 2013). Official parcel area about 1,041 m². Dual occupancy looks constrained by site overlays or terrain. Two-lot subdivision looks unlikely on the loaded constraints. 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 1,041 m² — land size can look like optionality. What reduces it: Conservation Area - General. Heritage can block demolition and dual occupancy even when land size looks like a site.
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
Merriwa at a glance
1,858
People
$445,000
Median sale
$403/wk
Median rent
4.71%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 15 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by RM Property & LivestockPerched to offer sweeping views over the township of Merriwa and boasting picturesque vistas to the southwest, this beautifully presented home is truly a standout. The property’s charm and immediate street appeal are evident from the moment you arrive, with the classic cottage style. Overflowing with character yet equipped with modern comforts, the home is ideally positioned to deliver the ultimate in rural living.
Inside, you will find polished timber floors and high pressed metal ceilings creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Every bedroom is fitted with ceiling fans to ensure comfort throughout the warmer months. In the living spaces, a split system air conditioner and a slow combustion fireplace provide year-round climate control, making the home enjoyable no matter the season.
The kitchen features a newly installed dishwasher, ample space for dining, and a walk-in pantry or storeroom for added convenience. The wet room combines the laundry with a delightful claw foot bath, offering both practicality and a touch of luxury.
The home is designed for outdoor enjoyment, with a rear veranda and entertaining area perfect for gatherings, while a wraparound veranda at the front provides a lovely spot to enjoy the outdoors in any season. The property has a garden shed, garage and a carport. The gardens have been thoughtfully planted with a variety of beautiful plants, including almond and walnut trees, olives, roses, lavender, wisteria, magnolia, and crepe myrtle, among others. This garden enhances the home's appeal and offers a tranquil setting for relaxation. Phone Megan to arrange an inspection on 0400 653 446.
Listing description written by Megan Moore, RM Property & Livestock — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.