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 › Somerset Dr
$949,000
Last sold
15 July 2025
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
3
Car spaces
805.1 m²
Land
281 m²
Building
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
$949,000
15 July 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Thornton (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,303/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
+6.6%
Median sale
Suburb $890,000
-0.26 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 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.
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
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 (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.
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:
- Split system air conditioning in the living, media and two bedrooms, plus ceiling fans throughout
- 7.7kW solar system, solar hot water and NBN fibre to the premises
- Freshly painted, LED downlights, vertical blinds and plantation shutters
- Attached double garage with internal access and single drive through access to the yard, plus double gated side access to a carport
- Large open plan living and dining area, a study and a media room
- Gourmet kitchen featuring 40mm Caesarstone benchtops, a dual sink with a mixer tap, a stone splashback, plumbing for the fridge, a walk-in pantry, quality appliances and a breakfast bar
- Four bedrooms, three with built-in robes, the master with a walk-in
- Family bathroom with a shower and a built-in bath, plus a convenient ensuite
- Covered alfresco area with a soaring pitched ceiling overlooking the large, fully fenced yard with established gardens and plenty of room for a pool (STCA)
Outgoings:
Council Rate: $2,888 approx. per annum
Water Rate: $807.48 approx. per annum
Rental Return: $720 approx, per week
Ideally located in the ever popular suburb of Thornton, this beautifully presented brick and tile home offers a warm welcome from the moment you arrive. With spacious living, quality inclusions, and a family friendly layout, this property is sure to tick all the boxes for your new dream home.
You're perfectly placed here, just minutes from Green Hills Shopping Centre, local schooling, public transport, and playgrounds. Somerset Park and wetlands are an easy stroll away, while weekends can take you to Newcastle's beaches or the Hunter Valley's wine country, both within a 35 minute drive.
A freshly painted roof and driveway set a polished tone, framed by a lush front lawn, established gardens, and a double garage with internal access and handy drive through access to the yard. Side access with double gates leads to a covered concrete pad, ideal for parking any extras.
Step inside to a neutral paint palette, freshly painted interior, vertical blinds, LED downlights and a layout that flows with comfort and functionality. The master bedroom is thoughtfully positioned at the front of the home, featuring plantation shutters, a ceiling fan, a wall recess with LED lighting, a walk-in robe, and its own Mitsubishi Electric split system air conditioner for year round comfort. The private ensuite includes a shower with a rain showerhead, a vanity, and a toilet.
Three additional bedrooms are tucked further into the home, each with ceiling fans and mirrored built-ins, with one bedroom enjoying its own split system air conditioner. The main bathroom echoes the ensuite's finishes, including a shower with a rain shower head, a built-in bath, a vanity, and a toilet, plus external access from the laundry room to the outdoors for added convenience.
Movie nights are sorted in the media room, set just off the hallway and complete with a ceiling fan, wall sconces, ceiling speakers, and split system air conditioning for additional comfort. The adjacent office features built-in cabinetry, providing the ideal space for study in the afternoon or for those working from home.
The kitchen is a standout, with 40mm Caesarstone benchtops, a stone splashback, and a breakfast bar perfect for morning coffee or casual meals. There's a dual sink with a mixer tap, plumbing for the fridge, a walk-in pantry, and quality appliances including a 900mm GLEM oven, a 5-burner electric cooktop, a rangehood, and an AEG dishwasher, delivering a space that is as practical as it is stylish.
The open plan living and dining areas flow seamlessly from the kitchen, cooled and warmed by a ceiling fan and split system air conditioning. A glass sliding door provides access to the undercover alfresco with a soaring pitched ceiling, seamlessly blending the indoor/outdoor living spaces.
The large backyard is fully fenced, featuring a generous lawn and established gardens, offering a lovely space for kids and pets to play, with plenty of scope to add your own landscaping touch or even add a pool (STCA).
Extras like a 7.7kW solar system, solar hot water, and NBN fibre to the premises round out this impressive offering. A true all-rounder, this Thornton home is ready to welcome its next chapter. With a large volume of interest expected, we encourage our clients to secure their inspections with the team at Clarke & Co Estate Agents without delay.
Why you'll love where you live;
- Moments to the local shopping complex, train station and parklands
- Located just 10 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
- 35 minutes to the city lights and sights of Newcastle
- 30 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 Nick Clarke, Clarke & Co Estate Agents — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.