Thornton at a glance
13,073
People
$890,000
Median sale
$703/wk
Median rent
4.11%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 110 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Thornton › Avondale Dr
$918,000
Last sold
22 May 2026
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
567.1 m²
Land
192 m²
Building
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
$918,000
22 May 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Thornton (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,300/m² of land (n=141). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Thornton at a glance
13,073
People
$890,000
Median sale
$703/wk
Median rent
4.11%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 110 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Thornton
+3.1%
Median sale
Suburb $890,000
-0.13 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 4.11%
Suburb median $890,000 from 110 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011
Zone
General Residential
R1
Jurisdiction
Maitland
Maitland, 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 was queried and no heritage listed area was detected on this parcel (NSW ePlanning Spatial Viewer, retrieved 31 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 General Residential · R1 (Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 569 m². Dual occupancy is a permitted housing type in this NSW zone under statewide settings, subject to DCP and site constraints. That is not confirmation this lot qualifies. Two-lot subdivision is unknown without minimum lot size and frontage. This is a screen, not a planning certificate. If the dual occupancy pathway survives a planner’s check, this lot can outperform a same-suburb house that is hold-as-is only. That is not a forecast. 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 $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
This looks more compelling as a land / capital-growth play than a pure yield play — if the dual occupancy pathway survives a planner’s check.
Detail
Zoned General Residential · R1 (Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 569 m². Dual occupancy is a permitted housing type in this NSW zone under statewide settings, subject to DCP and site constraints. That is not confirmation this lot qualifies. Two-lot subdivision is unknown without minimum lot size and frontage. This is a screen, not a planning certificate.
Achieved rent for this address has not been inferred. Gross yield on advertising copy is not the deal.
Nearby DA pipeline is unknown, so neighbourhood change is not in this verdict.
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 (Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 569 m². Dual occupancy is a permitted housing type in this NSW zone under statewide settings, subject to DCP and site constraints. That is not confirmation this lot qualifies. 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?
KnownmediumNo 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
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
Thornton at a glance
13,073
People
$890,000
Median sale
$703/wk
Median rent
4.11%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 110 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Clarke & Co Estate AgentsProperty Highlights:
- An ideal family home or investment, set on a corner block in a prime Thornton location
- A solar system, Mitsubishi split system air conditioning, plus ceiling fans
- Tile and plush carpet flooring, LED downlights and vertical blinds throughout
- Open plan living and dining area with direct alfresco access, plus a media room
- Spacious kitchen with stone benchtops, an island bench with a breakfast bar, a built-in pantry, induction cooking, and quality Omega appliances
- Four bedrooms, the main with a walk-in robe, three with built-in robes
- A private ensuite plus a main bathroom with a built-in bath, a shower and a separate WC
- Undercover alfresco area with LED lighting and power access
- Fully fenced, low maintenance yard with a spacious grassed lawn and a garden shed
- Attached double garage with internal access to the home
Outgoings:
Water Rates: $837.42 approx. per annum
Rental Return: $750 approx. per week
Built in 2017 and finished with an appealing brick and Colorbond roof construction, this impressive Thornton residence sits on a generous 567.1sqm corner block, offering a practical layout and low maintenance appeal suited to modern living.
Set in a location designed for everyday ease, local schooling, parks and neighbourhood shops are all close at hand, while Green Hills Shopping Centre and Maitland provide a broader mix of retail, dining and essential services just a short drive away. When the weekend arrives, the coastline of Newcastle and the vineyards of the Hunter Valley are both within comfortable reach, giving you plenty of options to switch the pace.
Upon arrival, you'll be greeted by a grassed front lawn that frames the home, while an attached double garage with internal access adds convenience from the outset.
Stepping inside, a combination of tile and plush carpet flooring defines the space, complemented by LED downlights and vertical blinds throughout, creating a clean and functional feel that carries across the home.
Positioned at the front, the main bedroom offers a private retreat, complete with a walk-in robe and a ceiling fan with a light. The ensuite is neatly appointed with a shower, a vanity and a toilet.
Three additional bedrooms are set toward the rear of the home, each fitted with built-in robes and ceiling fans with lights, and serviced by the main bathroom featuring a built-in bath, a shower, a vanity and a separate WC for added practicality.
The well appointed kitchen is finished with stone benchtops and an island bench with a breakfast bar. A tiled splashback, a dual sink and a built-in pantry support functionality, while Omega appliances, including an oven, an induction cooktop with an integrated rangehood overhead and a dishwasher, complete the space.
The open plan living and dining area is kept comfortable during all seasons with Mitsubishi split system air conditioning, and a sliding door opening through to the alfresco, creating an easy connection to the outdoors. A separate media room is positioned along the entry hall, offering a flexible second living space for movie nights or a quiet retreat.
Outside, the undercover alfresco includes LED downlighting and power access, providing the perfect space to step out and relax. Beyond, the fully fenced yard features a spacious grassed lawn and a garden shed, with plenty of scope to personalise or enhance the landscaping over time.
Offering a spacious design, a generous corner block and a location that keeps everything within easy reach, this Thornton home is well suited to owner occupiers and investors alike. With strong interest expected, we encourage our clients to contact the team at Clarke & Co Estate Agents without delay to arrange their inspections.
Why you'll love where you live:
- A short drive to local shopping, schooling and train station
- Located 15 minutes from Green Hills Shopping Centre, offering an impressive range of retail, dining and entertainment options close to home
- 20 minutes to Maitland CBD and the Levee riverside precinct
- 40 minutes to the city lights and sights of Newcastle
- 35 minutes to the gourmet delights of the Hunter Valley Vineyards
Disclaimer:
All information contained herein is gathered from sources we deem to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee its accuracy and interested persons should rely on their own enquiries.
Listing description written by Troy Graham, Clarke & Co Estate Agents — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.