Balgowlah at a glance
8,402
People
$3,915,000
Median sale
$976/wk
Median rent
1.30%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 12 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Balgowlah › Balgowlah Rd
$2,600,000
Last sold
11 Mar 2026
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
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
$2,600,000
11 Mar 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Balgowlah at a glance
8,402
People
$3,915,000
Median sale
$976/wk
Median rent
1.30%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 12 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Balgowlah
-33.6%
Median sale
Suburb $3,915,000
+0.65 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 1.30%
Suburb median $3,915,000 from 12 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Manly Local Environmental Plan 2013
Zone
General Residential
R1
Jurisdiction
Northern Beaches
Northern Beaches, 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 (Manly Local Environmental Plan 2013). Official parcel area about 400 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 $976/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 (Manly Local Environmental Plan 2013). Official parcel area about 400 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 (Manly Local Environmental Plan 2013). Official parcel area about 400 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
Balgowlah at a glance
8,402
People
$3,915,000
Median sale
$976/wk
Median rent
1.30%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 12 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by CunninghamsFIND. Historic charm, solid double brick construction and a blue-chip location converge in this rare Balgowlah opportunity. "Minniwa" is a character-filled upper and lower duplex offered in one line on a single title – perfect for investors, multigenerational living or those seeking dual income. With updated interiors, sunny shared gardens and off-street parking on title, it's positioned just metres from cafés, shops, and city transport. A prized piece of Balgowlah history with endless lifestyle upside.
LOVE. Each of the upper and lower residences offers two bedrooms and a similar floorplan, with fresh updates, thoughtful period touches and bright, airy interiors. Solidly built with double brick and sandstone, both feature modern gas kitchens, generous living zones and private leafy outlooks. The shared garden is framed by manicured lawns and frangipanis, offering a peaceful retreat just minutes from buzzing village life. Scope remains to enhance and add value – or enjoy it just as is.
- Upper and lower duplex sold in one line
- Two x two-bedroom residences with fresh paint and carpet
- Double brick and sandstone construction, full of charm
- Period features including ornate cornices and classic fireplaces
- Modern gas kitchens with casual dining areas and backyard access
- Communal garden with level lawn and space to entertain
- Off-street parking, under stair storage and shared laundry
LIVE. Set just footsteps from local favourites like Roseberry Street Cafe and its surrounding wellness hub, life at Minniwa offers all the ease and appeal of Northern Beaches living – without compromise. Wake up to north-facing sunshine in the living and main bedrooms, bike to Manly in minutes, or stroll to Stockland Balgowlah for everyday essentials. This home isn't just about address; it's about lifestyle. Think morning coffee under the frangipani, friendly neighbours, and that hard-to-find mix of community and convenience.
RATES/SIZES:
Water rates: Approx $173 pq
Council rates: Approx $783 pq
Sizes:
Land size Approx 398 sqm
ABOUT THE AREA
Local transport:
- Buses to city CBD, Chatswood, Westfield Warringah Mall and Manly.
Shopping and Dining:
- Balgowlah Village shopping centre and Balgowlah village provide a choice of cafes, shops and restaurants.
- Roseberry St shopping & supermarkets
- Westfield Warringah Mall
Schools:
- Manly West Primary School
- Balgowlah Boys High
- Mackellar Girls Campus
WHAT THE OWNER LOVES
- We've loved the solid, old-school charm – this place has real character.
- The location makes life easy: cafés, shops, buses, and beaches all close by.
- It's been great having two separate spaces – perfect for family, guests or income.
- Watched the area develop through an array of shops, supermarkets, cafes, public Transport options etc
- Within walking distance to schools and beaches are close by
Disclaimer: Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and thoroughness of the information provided to you in our marketing material, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by our Vendors, and as such, Cunninghams makes no statement, representation or warranty, and assumes no legal liability in relation to the accuracy of the information provided. Interested parties should conduct their own due diligence in relation to each property they are considering purchasing.
Please be advised that the photographs, maps, images, or virtual styling representations included in this real estate listing are intended for illustrative purposes only and may not accurately depict the current condition or appearance of the property.
Listing description written by Mark Connor, Cunninghams — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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