Branxton at a glance
2,600
People
$1,136,250
Median sale
$590/wk
Median rent
2.70%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 26 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Branxton › Railway St
$845,000
Last sold
19 June 2026
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
1,700 m²
Land
Districts View
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Price evidence
Last sold
$845,000
19 June 2026 · 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 Branxton (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $542/m² of land (n=83). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Branxton at a glance
2,600
People
$1,136,250
Median sale
$590/wk
Median rent
2.70%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 26 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Branxton
-25.6%
Median sale
Suburb $1,136,250
+0.93 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.70%
Suburb median $1,136,250 from 26 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Cessnock Local Environmental Plan 2011
Zone
Medium Density Residential
R3
Jurisdiction
Cessnock
Cessnock, 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 maps a heritage listed area touching the boundary of this parcel — at the edge, not across it (NSW ePlanning Spatial Viewer, retrieved 31 Aug 2026). Verify the mapped extent against the title before relying on it either way — this is not an all-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
NSWZoned Medium Density Residential · R3 (Cessnock Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 1,816 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 $590/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 Medium Density Residential · R3 (Cessnock Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 1,816 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 Medium Density Residential · R3 (Cessnock Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 1,816 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?
KnownmediumOfficial parcel about 1,816 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
Branxton at a glance
2,600
People
$1,136,250
Median sale
$590/wk
Median rent
2.70%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 26 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Cattell Property GroupPositioned in a convenient and consistently sought-after pocket of Branxton, this well-presented property offers a rare combination of land size, rental security, and long-term growth potential. Set on a substantial 1,758sqm block, the home is ideally located just minutes from local shops, cafés, schools, and the Hunter Expressway, ensuring strong ongoing tenant demand and excellent accessibility.
ZONED R3 Medium Residential
With potential for a granny flat or subdivision (STCA), this expansive block presents an exciting opportunity for future development options.
Currently tenanted, providing an immediate rental return for those looking to secure a property with income already in place.
Inside, the home offers a functional and comfortable layout with a light-filled lounge room featuring split system air conditioning for year-round comfort. The kitchen is highly practical, offering ample storage, generous bench space, and an electric freestanding stove, supporting everyday use.
The home includes three carpeted bedrooms, each offering a warm, comfortable retreat with a welcoming atmosphere throughout.
Outdoors, a covered entertaining area provides the perfect space for gatherings, BBQs, or relaxed outdoor living across all seasons. The fully fenced yard enhances privacy and security while offering plenty of room for children, pets, or future improvements, with the generous land size further adding to the overall sense of space and flexibility.
Further features include a water tank, three garden sheds, and excellent side access enhancing overall functionality.
This is a rare opportunity to secure a substantial home in a sought-after location, combining space, practicality, and long-term appeal for both investors and homeowners alike.
Contact Cathy and her team today!
Listing description written by Cathy Cattell, Cattell Property Group — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.