Bellingen at a glance
3,971
People
$852,675
Median sale
$601/wk
Median rent
3.67%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 40 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Bellingen › Darkwood Rd
$1,495,000
For sale
Asking
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
5
Car spaces
20,280 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
$1,495,000
Asking · $74/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Bellingen at a glance
3,971
People
$852,675
Median sale
$601/wk
Median rent
3.67%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 40 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Bellingen
+75.3%
Median sale
Suburb $852,675
-1.58 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.67%
Suburb median $852,675 from 40 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
$68,104 on top of the price (4.6% 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.
Pre-filled with Bellingen'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 $601/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 2.1%. 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
Bellingen at a glance
3,971
People
$852,675
Median sale
$601/wk
Median rent
3.67%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 40 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Warren Weick Real EstateSet along the picturesque Darkwood Road, where rolling countryside meets the winding beauty of the Bellinger River, this exceptional lifestyle property offers a rare opportunity to secure your own private sanctuary in one of the valley's most breathtaking locations.
Lovingly cared for over the past 16 years, this unique property is ready to welcome its next custodians to experience the peace, beauty, and self-sufficient lifestyle it so effortlessly provides.
The north-facing residence is designed to embrace natural light and cooling river breezes, featuring three generous bedrooms and two bathrooms. The open plan kitchen, dining, and living area is warm and inviting, with high ceilings, charming leadlight features, and a cosy wood heater for cooler evenings. Reverse cycle air conditioning ensures year-round comfort throughout the home.
The well-appointed kitchen includes a dishwasher, pantry, gas cooktop, and electric oven, while the adjoining utility room or home office provides flexibility for modern living. Both the living and bedroom spaces flow seamlessly outdoors through sliding doors to expansive undercover entertaining areas, ideal for relaxing, hosting guests, or simply soaking in the tranquil surrounds.
Step outside and discover multiple outdoor zones designed to connect you with nature - from the large covered entertaining area to the private courtyard complete with a sauna. Whether enjoying your morning coffee in the sun or unwinding under a star-filled sky, every space invites relaxation.
The land itself is rich, fertile, and beautifully established, spanning approximately 2.03 hectares (5 acres). A thriving orchard features an impressive variety of fruit trees including citrus, fig, macadamia, mango, and an established China pear tree, while established gardens and mature trees create a haven for abundant birdlife.
With direct frontage to the pristine Bellinger River, enjoy private swimming holes, crystal-clear water, and endless opportunities for kayaking, fishing, or simply unwinding by the water's edge.
Additional improvements include:
• Separate 9m x 6m shed with single lock-up garage/workshop, two open bays, and carport
• Detached red cedar cabin - perfect as a fourth bedroom, guest retreat, or creative hideaway. A true nature nook where mornings begin with a chorus of birds singing just for you - simply magical
• 27,000L water tank with pump
• 3.5kW solar system
• 400L Electric hot water system
• 4.2m x 3m Garden shed and ample usable land for further cultivation
Perfectly suited for hobby farming or sustainable living, this property offers space, privacy, and a deep connection to nature, all while maintaining convenience. School bus pickup is at the front gate, with Orama Public School just 4.5km away and Chrysalis Steiner School within 8.5km.
The property is 14.5km from Thora General Store, with the charm and vibrancy of Bellingen only 28.5km away. Nature enthusiasts will appreciate nearby Dorrigo National Park, renowned for its stunning rainforest walks. The coastal township of Urunga and the services of Coffs Harbour, including its airport, are all within easy driving distance.
This is more than a home, it's a lifestyle of tranquillity, self-sufficiency, and natural beauty. A truly special property that must be experienced to be fully appreciated.
To arrange an inspection or request further information contact Warren on 0427 552 287.
All information contained herein is gathered from sources we believe to be reliable. We cannot, however, guarantee its accuracy and interested parties should make and rely on their own enquiries.
Listing description written by Warren Weick, Warren Weick Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.