Katoomba at a glance
8,487
People
$915,000
Median sale
$539/wk
Median rent
3.06%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 95 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$883,000
Last sold
4 Mar 2026
2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
1,174 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
$883,000
4 Mar 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Katoomba (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,226/m² of land (n=121). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Katoomba at a glance
8,487
People
$915,000
Median sale
$539/wk
Median rent
3.06%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 95 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Katoomba
-3.5%
Median sale
Suburb $915,000
+0.11 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.06%
Suburb median $915,000 from 95 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning data temporarily unavailable
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
NSWZoning is not available (source_error). 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 (source_error). 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 $539/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.
1 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
UnknownZoning is not available (source_error).
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 (source_error). 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
Katoomba at a glance
8,487
People
$915,000
Median sale
$539/wk
Median rent
3.06%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 95 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Purcell Property Blue MountainsTucked away in a whisper-quiet street and set well back from the road, this classic two-bedroom mountain cottage has been thoughtfully updated to deliver comfort, privacy, and timeless appeal. Occupying a generous 1,174sqm block, the property offers a peaceful sense of seclusion while remaining conveniently close to local amenities, schools, and transport links.
The welcoming living area features warm timber finishes and flows seamlessly to the kitchen, creating a cohesive and practical layout. The kitchen is well appointed with gas cooking and hardwood benchtops. The living room connects effortlessly to the outdoors via French doors, opening onto a sunny entertaining deck that feels both relaxed and inviting, ideal for everyday living or hosting friends and family.
Accommodation includes two well-proportioned bedrooms with leafy outlooks the main bedroom featuring an ensuite. Both bathrooms have been beautifully renovated, including a spacious main bathroom with a generous shower, both have underfloor heating. Additional features include ducted gas heating, new flooring throughout, and an internal laundry enhance overall comfort and functionality.
Outside, the expansive north-facing backyard offers a near-level lawn, covered patio, and a pleasant leafy outlook, providing ample space for families, gardeners, or those who simply enjoy outdoor living. A charming natural stream with a footbridge runs along the front of the property, adding a unique sense of character. Positioned just minutes from the Aquatic and Recreation Centre, Katoomba Village, and iconic Blue Mountains walks and lookouts, this inviting mountain home delivers a lifestyle of quiet enjoyment with everyday convenience close at hand.
Summary of Features:
- Quaint Mountain cottage featuring 2 bedrooms set in Leafy street
- Generous 1,174sqm block offering peace, privacy, and space to enjoy
- Warm timber living area flowing to a sunny entertaining deck via French doors
- Well-appointed kitchen with gas cooking and hardwood benchtops
- Two beautifully renovated bathrooms including ensuite with underfloor heating
- New hot water stystem, updated electricals, internal laundry
- Expansive north-facing backyard with near-level lawn and covered patio
Charming natural stream with footbridge close to Katoomba Village and Aquatic Centre
Listing description written by Joanne Larkin, Purcell Property Blue Mountains — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.