Bonnells Bay at a glance
4,291
People
$920,000
Median sale
$618/wk
Median rent
3.49%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 55 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Bonnells Bay › Hannell St
$1,230,000
Last sold
27 Feb 2026
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
3
Car spaces
1,012 m²
Land
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
$1,230,000
27 Feb 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Bonnells Bay (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,403/m² of land (n=133). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Bonnells Bay at a glance
4,291
People
$920,000
Median sale
$618/wk
Median rent
3.49%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 55 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Bonnells Bay
+33.7%
Median sale
Suburb $920,000
-0.88 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.49%
Suburb median $920,000 from 55 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014
Zone
Medium Density Residential
R3
Jurisdiction
Lake Macquarie
Lake Macquarie, 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 Medium Density Residential · R3 (Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014). Official parcel area about 1,014 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 $618/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 Medium Density Residential · R3 (Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014). Official parcel area about 1,014 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 Medium Density Residential · R3 (Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014). Official parcel area about 1,014 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?
KnownmediumOfficial parcel about 1,014 m² — land size can look like optionality. No 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
Bonnells Bay at a glance
4,291
People
$920,000
Median sale
$618/wk
Median rent
3.49%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 55 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Harcourts NewcastleSet in a quiet pocket of Bonnells Bay, this beautifully renovated home delivers relaxed family living with standout entertaining, side access and genuine lifestyle flexibility.
From the moment you step inside, it's clear the hard work has already been done. Fresh interiors, thoughtful upgrades and a warm, welcoming feel flow throughout, anchored by generous living zones with 8kW split-cycle air conditioning, ceiling fans and a fireplace for year-round comfort. Rooftop solar keeps energy costs down.
At the heart of the home, the modern kitchen features 90cm cooktop and connects seamlessly to a large outdoor entertaining area - perfectly positioned to overlook the saltwater swimming pool and backyard, creating an ideal setting for weekend gatherings or quiet afternoons at home.
Accommodation is equally impressive. The main bedroom offers a walk-in robe and private ensuite, while all remaining bedrooms include built-in robes. The main bathroom adds everyday practicality with dual vanities, making busy mornings a breeze.
For those with toys or trades, 2.6-metre wide side access leads to a large carport, providing secure off-street parking for a caravan or boat, complemented by a large powered 6x3m workshop shed for additional storage.
The location ties it all together. You're moments from lake reserves, the Bonnells Bay Boat Ramp, public jetty, Pendlebury Park and playground, with excellent dining nearby including 8@Trinity. Easy access to walking tracks, transport and The Bay Shops adds everyday convenience, while weekends can be spent exploring Watagans National Forest or riding the trails at Awaba Mountain Bike Park. The upcoming Cedar Mill Lake Macquarie precinct also promises exciting future lifestyle appeal.
Well positioned for families, the home sits close to local schools and Avondale University, with Sydney approximately 60–70 minutes away, Newcastle CBD around 50 minutes, and the Hunter Valley within 30–40 minutes.
A turnkey home that blends fresh modern living with poolside entertaining and rare caravan or boat access, all wrapped in a relaxed lakeside lifestyle setting.
Features You'll Love:
- Beautifully renovated throughout
- 2.6m (approx.) wide side access to large carport for caravan or boat
- 8kW Split-cycle air conditioning, ceiling fans and fireplace
- Rooftop solar system
- Main bedroom with walk-in robe and ensuite
- All bedrooms with built-ins
- Main bathroom with dual vanities
- Large outdoor entertaining area
- Garden shed
- 90cm cooktop
- Saltwater swimming pool
- Close to lake reserve, close to Bonnells Bay Boat Ramp, public jetty, Pendlebury Park, and playground
- Close to Trinity Point and the upcoming Cedar Mill Lake Macquarie entertainment precinct.
- Excellent dining nearby including the renowned 8@Trinity and more; close to walking tracks and transport.
- Close to The Bay Shops (grocery, takeaways, doctor, pharmacy, Bay Hotel, etc.)
- Close to Watagans National Forest and Awaba Mountain Bike Park
- Close to Bonnells Bay Public School, Brightwaters Christian School, Heritage College, Morisset High School and St John Vianney Primary as well as Avondale School and Avondale University
- 60-70 minutes to Sydney, 50 minutes to Newcastle CBD, and 30-40 minutes to the Hunter Valley
* 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 Fleur Hagen, Harcourts Newcastle — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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