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.
$767,500
Last sold
20 May 2026
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
518 m²
Land
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
Last sold
$767,500
20 May 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
-13.8%
Median sale
Suburb $890,000
+0.65 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 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 $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
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
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 exp Australia NSWPositioned in a quiet cul-de-sac in the heart of Thornton, this well-presented home offers the perfect combination of comfort, functionality and low-maintenance living. With a practical layout, modern updates and a peaceful setting surrounded by birdlife, this is an ideal opportunity for first home buyers, families or investors alike.
- Roof recently resprayed and repointed, complete with gutter guard
- Fully fenced backyard with outdoor clothesline and veggie garden
- Reverse cycle split system plus box air conditioning in the living and dining, capable of heating and cooling the entire home
- Easy-care yard with the option to fence the front yard for added privacy and peace of mind
- Floorboards throughout for low-maintenance living
- Separate living and dining areas providing flexibility and space
- Kitchen with ample storage and 4 burner Westinghouse electric cooktop
- Three bedrooms, all with ceiling fans, master featuring built-in wardrobe
- Linen cupboard providing additional storage
- Renovated bathroom with shower and bathtub, plus separate toilet
- Internal laundry with external access
- Dux Proflo hot water system
- Double driveway leading to single garage with ample off-street parking
- Quiet front access via grassed lane
- Peaceful setting with abundant local birdlife
Outgoings:
- Council Rates: Approx. $2,500 per annum
- Water Rates: Approx. $849.04 per annum
- Rental Appraisal: Approx. $630 - $650 per week
Why you'll love this location:
- Less 6 minutes to the brand-new Maitland Hospital, ideal for medical professionals
- Approximately 3 minutes to Thornton Train Station with direct Hunter Line services to Maitland, Newcastle and the Hunter Valley
- Just 2 minutes to local shopping centres and medical facilities
- Less than 10 minutes to a range of public and private schools
- Close proximity to two local preschools
- Easy walk or bus access to the local primary school
- Only 10 minutes to Green Hills Shopping Centre, offering extensive retail, dining and entertainment options
- Approximately 16 minutes to Maitland CBD and The Levee riverside precinct
- Around 35 minutes to Newcastle CBD, beaches, and the Hunter Valley vineyards
Combining convenience and lifestyle, 16 Osborn Close, Thornton presents the perfect opportunity for first home buyers or investors to secure a move-in-ready home.
Opportunities like this don't last long. Contact David Cowan on 0422 707 333 today to arrange your inspection.
Disclaimer:
Disclaimer: The information contained in this website has been prepared by eXp Australia Pty Ltd ("the Company") and/or an agent of the Company. The Company has used its best efforts to verify, and ensure the accuracy of, the information contained herein. The Company accepts no responsibility or liability for any errors, inaccuracies, omissions, or mistakes present in this website. Prospective buyers are advised to conduct their own investigations and make the relevant enquiries required to verify the information contained in this website.
Listing description written by David Cowan, exp Australia NSW — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.