Macquarie Hills at a glance
3,614
People
$963,000
Median sale
$828/wk
Median rent
4.47%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 26 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Macquarie Hills › Macquarie Rd
$730,000
Last sold
17 Apr 2026
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
3
Car spaces
1,218 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
$730,000
17 Apr 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Macquarie Hills (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,527/m² of land (n=99). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Macquarie Hills at a glance
3,614
People
$963,000
Median sale
$828/wk
Median rent
4.47%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 26 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Macquarie Hills
-24.2%
Median sale
Suburb $963,000
+1.43 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 4.47%
Suburb median $963,000 from 26 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014
Zone
Primary Production Small Lots
RU4
Jurisdiction
Lake Macquarie
Lake Macquarie, NSW
Not detected
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 30 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 Primary Production Small Lots · RU4 (Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014). Official parcel area about 1,218 m². Dual occupancy is not confirmed from the controls loaded for this lot. Two-lot subdivision is unknown without minimum lot size and frontage. 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.” 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 $828/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.
4 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
KnownmediumZoned Primary Production Small Lots · RU4 (Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014). Official parcel area about 1,218 m². Dual occupancy is not confirmed from the controls loaded for this lot. 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 1,218 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
KnownmediumNo development applications were returned for this parcel. That is not a statement about nearby lots.
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
Macquarie Hills at a glance
3,614
People
$963,000
Median sale
$828/wk
Median rent
4.47%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 26 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by First National Real Estate Lake MacquariePositioned in a convenient pocket of Macquarie Hills, 147 Macquarie Road presents a classic older-style home set on a substantial 1,218m² parcel, offering space, character, and exciting potential for the astute buyer.
Elevated from the street and framed by established greenery, the home retains its original charm, with a covered front verandah providing a welcoming entry.
Inside, the layout is simple and functional, featuring a separate living area enhanced by high ceilings and decorative detailing that reflect the home's era.
The kitchen is neat and serviceable, complete with freestanding stove and ample cabinetry, providing a solid foundation to update or enjoy as is.
The home offers a great opportunity to bulldoze and rebuild your own home, or renovate and add value over time, making it particularly appealing for investors, renovators, or buyers looking to create something of their own.
Set on a generous block, the property features a wide and usable backyard with established trees and lawn areas.
Multiple detached sheds and structures are positioned throughout the yard, adding versatility, while the driveway provides access through to the rear.
Located just moments from Cardiff's shopping precinct, train station, local schools and the shores of Lake Macquarie, this property combines everyday convenience with the space and flexibility rarely found at this size.
Whether you're looking to bulldoze and rebuild, renovate, invest, or secure a large parcel of land in a well-connected location, this is an opportunity not to be missed.
Land Size Approx. 1,218sqm with 20.1m Frontage and 60.6m Depth
For further information contact the local area's first choice for real estate on 4950 8555.
First National Real Estate Lake Macquarie are your local experts for the Lake Macquarie and Newcastle area, we proudly market this home and are always looking for more homes to sell. If you would like honest, expert advice and achieve excellent results, call us on 4950 8555 to discuss your home.
Disclaimer: All information contained herein is gathered from sources we deem reliable. However, we cannot guarantee its accuracy and act as a messenger only in passing on the details. Interested parties should rely on their own enquiries. Any personal information given to us during the course of the campaign will be kept on our database for follow up and to market other services and opportunities unless instructed in writing.
Listing description written by Nathan White, First National Real Estate Lake Macquarie — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.