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 › Darlaston Ave
$1,200,000
Last sold
2 Feb 2026
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
480 m²
Land
318 m²
Building
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
$1,200,000
2 Feb 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Thornton (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,300/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
+34.8%
Median sale
Suburb $890,000
-1.06 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 scheme
Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011
Zone
General Residential
R1
Jurisdiction
Maitland
Maitland, 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 1 Sept 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 (Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 481 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 $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
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 (Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 481 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 (Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 481 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
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:
- A breathtaking former display home spanning two luxurious levels in a top Thornton location
- Fujitsu ducted air conditioning for year round comfort
- Plush carpet, quality tiles, floor to ceiling curtains and LED downlights
- Spacious living areas, including open plan living/dining, a media room, a separate lounge room, plus an additional upstairs living area
- Showstopping kitchen boasting 20mm Caesarstone benchtops, a waterfall edge island bench with a breakfast bar and pendant lighting overhead, a dual sink, a butlers pantry, a striking window splashback, gas cooking and high end appliances
- Four bedrooms, three with built-in robes, the main with a walk-in robe and direct access to a balcony
- A luxurious main bathroom and ensuite, both including vanities with 20mm Caesarstone benchtops, separate WCs and showers with rain showerheads, a freestanding bathtub to the main and a downstairs powder room
- Covered alfresco area with LED downlights and a ceiling fan, overlooking the lush landscaped yard
- Attached double garage with internal access to the home
Outgoings:
Council Rate: $2,788 approx. per annum
Water Rate: $807.48 approx. per annum
Rental Return: $800 approx. per week
Showcasing the refined finishes and thoughtful features expected of a former display home, this luxurious two storey residence delivers an exceptional standard of living from the moment you step inside. Designed for those who value style, comfort and low maintenance ease, this exceptional home offers elevated views, beautifully curated interiors and effortless spaces for both relaxation and entertaining.
Positioned for ultimate convenience, this Thornton address places everyday essentials within easy reach. Local schooling, shops and leafy parklands are close by, while Green Hills Shopping Centre is just 10 minutes away for dining, retail and services. When the weekend arrives, you'll enjoy easy access to Newcastle's beaches and the Hunter Valley's world renowned vineyards, both within a comfortable drive from home.
Upon arrival, a striking contemporary façade sets a sophisticated tone, softened by landscaped gardens and completed by an attached double garage with internal access. Inside, a wide entry hall welcomes you, revealing quality tiles, plush carpet, LED downlights, floor to ceiling curtains and Fujitsu ducted air conditioning, all combining to deliver a sense of elevated comfort and style throughout.
Upstairs, a spacious living area offers a quiet retreat, enhanced by timber plantation shutters. The main bedroom feels like a private sanctuary with its walk-in wardrobe and sliding door opening onto a balcony capturing a beautiful outlook. The ensuite impresses with a twin 20mm Caesarstone topped vanity with above mount basins, a shower with a rain showerhead and a separate WC.
Three additional bedrooms on this floor each include built-in wardrobes, while the main bathroom continues the luxurious theme with a freestanding bath, a shower with a rain showerhead, a vanity with a 20mm Caesarstone countertop and a separate WC.
Downstairs, a lounge room at the front of the home provides a welcoming place to unwind, whilst a dedicated media room offers a cosy setting for family movie nights and gaming sessions. The nearby powder room features a 40mm Caesarstone topped vanity, sleek floor to ceiling tiles and plantation shutters.
The kitchen is both elegant and highly functional, boasting 20mm Caesarstone benchtops, a waterfall edged island bench with a breakfast bar and pendant lighting overhead, Technika appliances including a 900mm gas stove, an oven and a dishwasher, a striking window splashback and a generous butler's pantry.
The open plan living and dining zone is perfect for gathering with family and friends, enhanced by pendant lighting over the dining area and expansive wrap around sliding doors that draw the outdoors in. These doors open to a tiled undercover alfresco with LED downlights and a ceiling fan, creating an inviting space to relax or entertain year round.
The backyard is beautifully finished with lush, immaculate landscaping that frames the home and enhances its peaceful, low maintenance appeal.
A property of this calibre, boasting beautifully appointed interiors, quality finishes and effortless contemporary living is bound to attract a large volume of interest. We encourage our clients to contact the team at Clarke & Co Estate Agents today to secure their inspections.
Why you'll love where you live;
- A short drive to local shopping, schooling and train station
- Located just 10 minutes from Green Hills Shopping Centre, offering an impressive range of retail, dining and entertainment options close to home
- 15 minutes to Maitland CBD and the Levee riverside precinct
- 40 minutes to the city lights and sights of Newcastle
- 35 minutes 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.