Newcastle at a glance
5,227
People
$1,142,500
Median sale
$766/wk
Median rent
3.49%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 6 recorded sales (last 24 months) — a Districts calculation.
$600,000–$660,000
For sale
Asking range
1
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
0
Car spaces
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
Asking
$600,000–$660,000
Asking range
No recorded sale for this property.
Newcastle at a glance
5,227
People
$1,142,500
Median sale
$766/wk
Median rent
3.49%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 6 recorded sales (last 24 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Newcastle
-47.5%
Median sale
Suburb $1,142,500
+3.15 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.49%
Suburb median $1,142,500 from 6 recorded sales (last 24 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.
$25,279 on top of the price (4.2% extra)
Estimates only, at standard investor rates — no first-home or owner-occupier concessions applied. Not included: lenders mortgage insurance (usually applies when borrowing more than 80% of the price), loan application and settlement fees from your lender, the foreign-purchaser duty surcharge, and building insurance — in Queensland the property is at your risk from the first business day after signing, not from settlement. Verify with your conveyancer.
Stamp duty and transfer fees: New South Wales schedules from 2026-07-01. Ongoing council rates and land tax are not included.
Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.
Pre-filled with Newcastle's advertised median rent — not a rent for this listing.
Gross yield is weekly rent × 52 ÷ price. Net yield subtracts operating expenses. Cashflow then subtracts interest-only interest on price × LVR. Tax, vacancies, and principal repayments are not included.
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 $766/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.
Gross yield if leased at the suburb aggregate is 6.6%. The yield that matters is the one on achieved rent, which has not been inferred for this address. Net yield (land tax, rates, insurance, vacancy) is not loaded. 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
Newcastle at a glance
5,227
People
$1,142,500
Median sale
$766/wk
Median rent
3.49%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 6 recorded sales (last 24 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Ray White Newcastle | Lake MacquariePerfectly positioned in the heart of Newcastle's vibrant CBD, this stylish one-bedroom apartment with a versatile study offers the ultimate combination of lifestyle, convenience and low-maintenance living. Whether you're a first home buyer looking to enter the market, a downsizer seeking an easy-care home, or an investor searching for a quality addition to your portfolio, this impressive apartment is sure to tick all the boxes.
Designed with modern comfort in mind, the apartment features a spacious open plan living and dining area complete with air conditioning, creating a welcoming space to relax or entertain. The contemporary kitchen is well-appointed with quality appliances, ample storage and generous bench space, making everyday cooking both practical and enjoyable.
Flowing seamlessly from the living area is a private balcony, the perfect setting to enjoy your morning coffee or unwind with alfresco dining after a busy day. The generous bedroom includes a built-in wardrobe and offers a peaceful retreat, while the light-filled enclosed sunroom provides a flexible space ideal as a home office, study, reading nook or additional sitting area.
Adding to the appeal is the convenience of lift access and a location that truly speaks for itself. Step outside and immerse yourself in everything Newcastle has to offer, with an endless selection of boutique cafes, renowned restaurants, bars and shopping all within easy walking distance. Spend your weekends exploring the city's historic streets, enjoying the picturesque harbour foreshore or taking a short stroll to the golden sands of Newcastle Beach for a swim or coastal walk.
Excellent public transport options are right at your doorstep, making commuting effortless while allowing you to enjoy a connected inner-city lifestyle.
Property Features:
• Modern one-bedroom apartment with versatile study/sunroom in the heart of Newcastle CBD
• Ideal opportunity for first home buyers, downsizers and investors
• Contemporary kitchen with quality appliances and ample storage
• Spacious open plan living and dining area with air conditioning
• Private balcony perfect for entertaining or alfresco dining
• Generous bedroom with built-in wardrobe
• Light-filled enclosed sunroom ideal as a home office or study
• Walking distance to Newcastle Beach, cafes, restaurants, shopping and entertainment
• Convenient public transport options right at your doorstep
Enjoy an enviable lifestyle surrounded by Newcastle's vibrant dining, culture and coastal attractions. For more information please contact Andrew Dinnen on 0423 217 864 and keep an eye out for scheduled inspection times.
Disclaimer: We have obtained this property information from sources we believe to be reliable; however, we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Prospective buyers are advised to carry out their own investigations.
Listing description written by Andrew Dinnen, Ray White Newcastle | Lake Macquarie — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.