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 › Henry St
$1,500,000–$1,650,000
For sale
Asking range
3
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
672 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
Asking
$1,500,000–$1,650,000
Asking range · $2,232/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
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
-21.1%
Median sale
Suburb $1,900,000
+0.52 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.
Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.
$68,379 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.
Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.
Pre-filled with Merewether'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 $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.
Gross yield if leased at the suburb aggregate is 2.4%. 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
UnknownArea
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 PropertyPrivately tucked away in a tightly held, family-friendly cul-de-sac, this beautifully presented split-level residence combines generous proportions, timeless design and effortless family living, all within one of Newcastle's most desirable coastal suburbs.
Originally designed by Pettit and Sevitt, the home embraces the philosophy that made these residences so enduringly sought after-simple, functional layouts that maximise space while responding beautifully to sloping sites. High raked ceilings, exposed timber features and oversized windows that flood the interiors with natural light are hallmarks of this iconic architectural style, creating a home of warmth, character and lasting appeal.
Purposefully designed to embrace its beautiful, nature-filled surroundings, the heart of the home is the open-plan living and dining area, where soaring ceilings and abundant natural light create an immediate sense of space. The well-appointed kitchen connects seamlessly with the family living zone before flowing effortlessly onto a covered rear entertaining deck overlooking established gardens, providing a private setting for relaxed entertaining and everyday family life.
Accommodation is thoughtfully separated across the upper level, where three generous bedrooms include a privately positioned main suite complete with a walk-in robe and ensuite. Downstairs, a versatile living space provides the ideal retreat for growing families, working from home or hosting guests, complemented by a dedicated study or fourth bedroom, additional bathroom facilities, extensive storage and a wine cellar.
Set on a generous 672sqm parcel of land, the home offers a generous backyard with plenty of space for children and pets to play. Rich in character and architectural significance, this timeless residence delivers exceptional flexibility today while offering exciting potential to further enhance in the future.
Enjoy a lifestyle of convenience just 650m from Merewether Public School. Positioned directly opposite the 15th hole of Merewether Golf Club, you're also just 1.5km from the golden sands of Merewether Beach and 1.8km from the cafés, restaurants and boutique shopping of The Junction Village. This is an address that perfectly balances private family living with Newcastle's renowned coastal lifestyle.
Features Include:
- Spacious double lock up garage with additional storage space
- Kitchen with stone benchtops, quality stainless steel appliances and gas cooking
- Gas bayonets in the dining and lounge room
- 10 Kilowatt solar panel system with 30 kilowatt battery invertor
- Ducted air conditioning throughout
- Mixed Australian hardwood flooring
- An abundance of storage throughout home
- Bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, ducted air conditioning and ceiling fans
- Light-filled open-plan living with soaring raked ceilings
- Covered outdoor entertaining overlooking established gardens
- Outstanding family location with easy access to schools
- Land size: 672sqm, Council Rates: $3,200 pa, Water Rates: $1,020.87 pa
Disclaimer:
All information contained herein has been collected from 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.
NSW 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.