New Lambton at a glance
10,909
People
$1,400,000
Median sale
$701/wk
Median rent
2.60%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 59 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › New Lambton › Sketchley Pde
4
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
635 m²
Land
146 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
No recorded sale price for this property yet.
Local land rate: recorded House sales in New Lambton (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $2,709/m² of land (n=106). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
New Lambton at a glance
10,909
People
$1,400,000
Median sale
$701/wk
Median rent
2.60%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 59 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Planning
Planning scheme
Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012
Zone
Low Density Residential
R2
Jurisdiction
Newcastle
Newcastle, 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 (Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012). Official parcel area about 637 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 $701/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 (Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012). Official parcel area about 637 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 (Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012). Official parcel area about 637 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 637 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.
Area
New Lambton at a glance
10,909
People
$1,400,000
Median sale
$701/wk
Median rent
2.60%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 59 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Lisa Macklin PropertyLocated in a highly-prized lifestyle suburb with a strong community spirit, this charming home comes in hot with family features. Secure behind electric gated entry and staged over a single level, it combines traditional appeal with a modern island kitchen, open plan living plus a family room, a bathroom with spa, and four bedrooms to give everyone their own space.
High ceilings and ornate plasterwork display the home's heritage while plantation shutters and updated floor coverings have created a modern vibe. The magic continues outside where a covered entertainer's deck meets an outdoor BBQ zone and overlooks a gleaming inground salt water pool beyond – elevating weekend get-togethers to five star status.
Surrounded by brilliant schools, local pubs, quality cafes and retail, homes of this nature are a rare find in the New Lambton property market, making 16 Sketchley Parade a golden opportunity for families who value lifestyle and comfort.
- Spacious single level home with electric gate to a lock-up double garage
- Open plan living and smooth flow to outdoor entertaining
- Renovated island kitchen boasts smooth stone benchtops, zip tap, two ovens, induction cooktop, and great storage
- Separate family room for a quiet escape away from open plan living when needed
- Four carpeted bedrooms, all with a robe, fan and picture rails, two with decorative plasterwork
- Neat family bathroom features a separate shower and spa bath, second toilet off the deck
- Entertainers deck with TV connection steps down to a covered BBQ area – ideal for game night
- Pristine inground swimming pool framed by sparkling glass fencing for a seamless view
- Brilliant lifestyle location close to Westfield Kotara and 15 mins to Newcastle CBD
- In the catchment zone of New Lambton South Public, Trinity College and Kotara High Schools
Disclaimer:
While LM Property Co has taken all care preparing this advertisement and the information contained has been obtained from sources that we believe to be reliable, LM Property Co does not represent, warrant, or guarantee the accuracy, adequacy, or completeness of the information. LM Property Co accepts no liability for any loss or damage from reliance on this information.
Listing description written by Lisa Macklin, Lisa Macklin Property — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.