Woodberry at a glance
3,050
People
$722,500
Median sale
$562/wk
Median rent
4.04%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 18 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Woodberry › Gostwych Ave
$500,000
Last sold
10 Nov 2023
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
506 m²
Land
78 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
$500,000
10 Nov 2023 · derived via latest_sale
Sources disagree on the sale price. All recorded figures are shown in the history below — Districts does not pick a winner.
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Woodberry (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,026/m² of land (n=81). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Woodberry at a glance
3,050
People
$722,500
Median sale
$562/wk
Median rent
4.04%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 18 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Woodberry
-30.8%
Median sale
Suburb $722,500
+1.80 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 4.04%
Suburb median $722,500 from 18 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 521 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 $562/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 521 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 521 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
Woodberry at a glance
3,050
People
$722,500
Median sale
$562/wk
Median rent
4.04%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 18 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by River Realty ThorntonFor exclusive access to River Realty VIP properties please join http://bit.ly/RiverVIPs today, or SMS 'RiverVIPS' to 0428 166 755.
The Agent Loves
"Ideally situated close to local amenities, this delightful 3-bedroom home in Woodberry offers an excellent opportunity for first-time homeowners or investors."
The Location
Located in Woodberry, just west of the Hunter River, this potential-filled property offers peaceful living with easy access to modern amenities. Zoned to Woodberry Public School and Francis Greenway High School, and within a short drive to the local amenities of Beresfield, Woodberry offers the perfect mix of tranquillity and accessibility.
Maitland CBD - 20 min (15.6km)
Stockland Green Hills - 12 min (10km)
Newcastle CBD - 31 min (23km)
The Snapshot
Step inside this delightful 1970's home and experience its distinctive charm and potential. This brick-and-tile property offers ample space for your creative vision to transform it into a remarkable family haven, first home or investment opportunity. With light-filled living spaces, timber floorboards, and a large backyard awaiting your landscaping touch - endless possibilities await in a home brimming with character, space and opportunity.
The Home
Welcome to 16 Gostwych Avenue: a perfect blend of 1970s charm and modern upgrades throughout. Nestled on a 505 sqm allotment, and just a stone's throw away from sought-after amenities, local shopping and schools, this charming home offers a fantastic canvas for first-home buyers and investors to infuse their unique vision and personal taste. With its well-maintained interiors and potential for further personalisation, this home is the ultimate in comfort, convenience and opportunity.
As you enter, the home's light-filled living spaces and well-cared for interiors add to the immediate charm and appeal. The front lounge room, neat and tidy kitchen, and adjoining dining form the heart of the home, offering a cohesive flow to the primary living spaces. Additionally, the potential alfresco entertaining area awaits your vision, whether you see it as an extension of the indoor living space or as a perfect backdrop for gatherings with family and friends, this space is yours to transform.
The home boasts three comfortably sized bedrooms, each with plush carpet and ceiling fans. The main bedroom also features built-in robes, adding additional storage and comfort.
The generous backyard offers a blank canvas, awaiting your personal touch. Its large space offers boundless potential: envision a lush garden oasis, a children's play area, a serene outdoor retreat, or perhaps even a pool. For the green thumb, it's a dream landscape ready to be sculpted, while those inclined to entertain can imagine a gorgeous timber deck or patio, perfect for barbecues and gatherings. With so much room to work with, the possibilities are limited only by your imagination.
16 Gostwych Avenue is an opportunity to embrace both its enduring charm and the potential to create a space that is uniquely yours. Offering an array of features ready to enjoy or enhance, this property is a true find for first-home buyers and investors alike.
SMS 16Gos to 0428 166 755 for a link to the online property brochure.
Listing description written by John Birrell, River Realty Thornton — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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