Booragul at a glance
1,651
People
$840,000
Median sale
$574/wk
Median rent
3.55%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 13 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
5
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
4
Car spaces
768 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
No recorded sale price for this property yet.
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Booragul (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,175/m² of land (n=38). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Booragul at a glance
1,651
People
$840,000
Median sale
$574/wk
Median rent
3.55%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 13 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Planning
Planning scheme
Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014
Zone
Low Density Residential
R2
Jurisdiction
Lake Macquarie
Lake Macquarie, NSW
Not detected
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 30 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 Low Density Residential · R2 (Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014). Official parcel area about 732 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 $574/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 Low Density Residential · R2 (Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014). Official parcel area about 732 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.
4 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
KnownmediumZoned Low Density Residential · R2 (Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014). Official parcel area about 732 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.
Area
Booragul at a glance
1,651
People
$840,000
Median sale
$574/wk
Median rent
3.55%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 13 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Belle Property Hunter RegionThere's waterside living, and then there's this. Set metres from a sandy shoreline and complete with a beautiful view of the lake's boat-dotted waters, this rare offering delivers an unbeatable lifestyle for families of all ages and at all stages. Boasting a charming dual-level design reminiscent of a Queenslander, it's been given a lovely renovation to match its classic style and unbeatable location. Revealing a layout of five bedrooms, three bathrooms and spacious living zones on each floor - including a gorgeous open-plan area that smoothly connects to an entertainer's terrace - it's a home tailor-made for family life and weekend gatherings against a blue-water backdrop.
A crystal-clear pool provides the perfect spot to cool off after a paddle-board session, and car enthusiasts will appreciate the massive four-car garage - a rare asset in any home. With large-scale windows harnessing sunlight, air-conditioning and a combustion fire keeping you comfortable, and a dreamy kitchen built for the home chef, 16 First Street, Booragul is your opportunity to secure the ultimate lifestyle upgrade.
- Beautiful dual-level home located adjacent to Lake Macquarie, delivering soul-soothing water views
- Spacious open-plan living flows out to a view-swept entertainer's deck designed to host a crowd in comfort
- Gorgeous island kitchen featuring a farmhouse sink, stone and timber benchtops, plus a freestanding 900mm oven with gas cooktop
- Second living room on the ground floor - ideal for family movie nights
- Five peaceful bedrooms (four king-sized), each finished in crisp white with timber windows and flooring adding warmth
- The master bedroom has access to the stunning top-floor balcony and includes a walk-in robe, built-in robe and ensuite
- A full family bathroom plus a ground-floor bathroom supports the rest of the home
- Secure, easy-care backyard with a pristine inground pool as the centrepiece
- Rare four-car garage with a handy drive-through bay - securely store cars, bikes, boards and watercraft
- Stroll to a sandy area to launch your kayak, near an off-leash dog park and jetty for great fishing, plus just 100m to the sailing club
- Seven-minute cycle to Speers Point, or ride under the bridge to the quaint village of Teralba
- Close to Lake Macquarie Art Gallery and the recently re-opened Awaba House
We have obtained all information used in the preparation of this document from third party sources however, we cannot guarantee the accuracy or currency of this information. Prospective purchasers and their advisors are advised to carry out and rely on their own enquiries and investigations in relation to the information in this document and the property it concerns.
Listing description written by Holly Wilkin, Belle Property Hunter Region — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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 732 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
KnownmediumNo development applications were returned for this parcel. That is not a statement about nearby lots.
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.