Waratah West at a glance
3,392
People
$958,000
Median sale
$575/wk
Median rent
3.12%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 38 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Waratah West › Queen St
$920,000
Last sold
9 Dec 2025
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
897.9 m²
Land
185 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
$920,000
9 Dec 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Waratah West (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,599/m² of land (n=104). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Waratah West at a glance
3,392
People
$958,000
Median sale
$575/wk
Median rent
3.12%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 38 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Waratah West
-4.0%
Median sale
Suburb $958,000
+0.13 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.12%
Suburb median $958,000 from 38 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012
Zone
Infrastructure
SP2
Jurisdiction
Newcastle
Newcastle, 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 31 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 Infrastructure · SP2 (Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012). Official parcel area about 935 m². Dual occupancy is not confirmed from the controls loaded for this lot. Two-lot subdivision is unknown without minimum lot size and frontage. This is a screen, not a planning certificate. Zoning and lot facts are a starting point, not proof this lot outperforms the suburb. 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 $575/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.
3 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
KnownmediumZoned Infrastructure · SP2 (Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012). Official parcel area about 935 m². Dual occupancy is not confirmed from the controls loaded for this lot. 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?
KnownmediumOfficial parcel about 935 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
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
Waratah West at a glance
3,392
People
$958,000
Median sale
$575/wk
Median rent
3.12%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 38 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Clarke & Co Estate AgentsProperty Highlights:
- A charming home set on a massive 897.9 sqm block in a super convenient location
- Massive backyard with a garden shed and plenty of scope to add your own landscaping touch
- Soaring ceilings, exposed brick walls and timber beams, ceiling fans, plus a mix of timber, slate tile and carpet flooring
- NBN Fibre to the Premises, plus a solar system
- A dining room with a gas bayonet, a living room, plus a sunroom at the rear of the home
- Well appointed kitchen with timber cabinetry, 40mm laminate benchtops, gas cooking and a freestanding Westinghouse oven
- Three bedrooms, two with built-in robes, one with a walk-in robe
- A bathroom with a shower, a built-in bathtub and a separate WC, plus an additional WC off the sunroom
- An attached double garage with internal access, plus side access to a carport
Outgoings:
Council Rates: $2,524 approx. per annum
Rental Return: $650 approx. per week
Set on a generous 897.9 sqm block, this Waratah West property offers exceptional potential for those ready to refresh, renovate or reimagine. With unique character features and plenty of space inside and out, this is a home ready for its next exciting chapter.
Waratah West continues to attract strong interest thanks to its unbeatable convenience. Newcastle University and the Mater Hospital are only minutes away, while the city's cafés, beaches and vibrant CBD can be reached in around 20 minutes, making this a prime location for families, professionals and investors alike.
A large grassed lawn and a driveway leading to the attached double garage create a welcoming arrival, with ample off-street parking and room to move.
Stepping inside, you're greeted by soaring ceilings, exposed timber beams and warm timber and brick feature walls that add immediate character. A mix of timber, slate tile and carpet flooring flows throughout, giving the interior a sense of depth and charm.
Two of the bedrooms include built-in wardrobes and ceiling fans, while the third offers a walk-in wardrobe along with convenient internal access to the double garage, offering an ideal layout for everyday practicality.The well appointed bathroom services these rooms, with a built-in bath, a shower, a vanity and a separate WC.
The kitchen features classic timber cabinetry, 40mm laminate benchtops, a single sink and a freestanding Westinghouse oven with a gas cooktop, providing a practical base for renovation or everyday use. Adjacent sits the dining area, complete with a gas bayonet for heating.
The spacious living room offers a comfortable place to unwind, enhanced by a ceiling fan, a General Electric heater and a sliding door that opens into the sunroom. Bright and versatile, the sunroom provides additional living space and includes a handy second WC, perfect for the busy household.
Outside, the large backyard delivers plenty of room and potential. With established side access, a carport, a garden shed and loads of space to landscape or create an outdoor haven, there's immense scope to tailor the yard to your needs.
Whether you're an investor, a first home buyer or a renovator searching for a project with strong fundamentals, opportunities like this don't come around often. We encourage our clients to secure their inspections with the team at Clarke & Co Estate Agents without delay.
Why you'll love where you live;
- 5 minute drive or walking distance to the University of Newcastle Callaghan Campus
- Minutes by car to the Mater Hospital
- 5 minutes to the Waratah shopping complex, offering all your everyday needs within easy reach
- 5 minutes by car to Waratah train station
- 20 minute drive to the city lights and beaches of Newcastle
*** Agent Declares Interest
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.