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 › Cram St
$1,950,000
Last sold
3 July 2026
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
0
Car spaces
678 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
Last sold
$1,950,000
3 July 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Merewether (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $4,091/m² of land (n=74). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
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
+2.6%
Median sale
Suburb $1,900,000
-0.05 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.
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. No recorded off-street parking — often a discount versus the suburb median for the same beds.
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.
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 Harcourts NewcastleClassic Californian bungalow charm, a tightly held Merewether address and a beautifully private garden setting come together in 'Normalyn,' a much-loved 1930s brick home, cherished by the same family for more than 46 years. Forming part of Cram Street's picturesque heritage streetscape, the home makes an immediate impression with its timeless street appeal, manicured cottage gardens and warm character façade. Just 600m from The Junction precinct and a three minute drive to Bar Beach, the location delivers outstanding convenience for families.
Inside, the home's original soul has been beautifully preserved. Ornate ceilings, leadlight details, polished timber floors, original fireplaces and wide timber joinery speak to the craftsmanship of the era, while thoughtful updates over time have ensured everyday comfort. The flexible layout offers formal lounge and dining spaces, three generous bedrooms, a dedicated study and a light-filled rear family zone that opens effortlessly onto the deck and backyard beyond. Set on a generous 678sqm block cocooned in established greenery, the backyard feels like a hidden garden retreat, wonderfully private, peaceful and framed by mature hedging and trees. There's plenty of lawn for kids and pets to enjoy, while the 6m x 6.5m shed adds valuable space for workshop or storage.
Hamilton South and The Junction Public School are just 500m away and Newcastle High only 950m from home, making the school run refreshingly easy. St Joseph's at The Junction, local cafés, boutiques, popular bars and everyday shopping are all within a 10-minute walk, while beaches, parks, sports fields and coastal walks sit just moments away.
-Ducted a/c and gas bayonet for heating
-Granite kitchen benches, gas cooktop, under bench oven, dishwasher
-Two updated bathrooms each with a frameless glass shower
-Private deck and backyard for entertaining and relaxation
* This information, including but not limited to photographs (which may show boundaries), copywriting, floorplans, and site plans, has been prepared solely for the purpose of marketing this property. While all care has been taken to ensure accuracy, we do not accept any responsibility for errors, omissions, or inaccuracies. We strongly recommend that all interested parties make their own enquiries and seek independent advice, including speaking with their conveyancer regarding boundaries and, where appropriate, obtaining a surveyor's report, to verify the information provided.
Listing description written by Joel Soldado, Harcourts Newcastle — 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.