Bellingen at a glance
3,971
People
$852,675
Median sale
$601/wk
Median rent
3.67%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 40 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Bellingen › Darkwood Rd
$1,600,000
For sale
Asking
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
138,600 m²
Land
Districts View
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
Asking
$1,600,000
Asking · $12/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Bellingen at a glance
3,971
People
$852,675
Median sale
$601/wk
Median rent
3.67%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 40 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Bellingen
+87.6%
Median sale
Suburb $852,675
-1.72 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.67%
Suburb median $852,675 from 40 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
$73,879 on top of the price (4.6% extra)
Estimates only, at standard investor rates — no first-home or owner-occupier concessions applied. Not included: lenders mortgage insurance (usually applies when borrowing more than 80% of the price), loan application and settlement fees from your lender, the foreign-purchaser duty surcharge, and building insurance — in Queensland the property is at your risk from the first business day after signing, not from settlement. Verify with your conveyancer.
Stamp duty and transfer fees: New South Wales schedules from 2026-07-01. Ongoing council rates and land tax are not included.
Pre-filled with Bellingen's advertised median rent — not a rent for this listing.
Gross yield is weekly rent × 52 ÷ price. Net yield subtracts operating expenses. Cashflow then subtracts interest-only interest on price × LVR. Tax, vacancies, and principal repayments are not included.
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 $601/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.
Gross yield if leased at the suburb aggregate is 2.0%. The yield that matters is the one on achieved rent, which has not been inferred for this address. Net yield (land tax, rates, insurance, vacancy) is not loaded. 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
Bellingen at a glance
3,971
People
$852,675
Median sale
$601/wk
Median rent
3.67%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 40 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Warren Weick Real EstateNestled in the picturesque Thora Valley, this exceptional 34.24-acre (13.86ha approx.) lifestyle property offers an outstanding opportunity to enjoy peace, privacy and the beauty of nature. Boasting approximately one kilometre of pristine Bellinger River frontage, breathtaking mountain views and fertile rural land, this is a truly special property where you can embrace a relaxed country lifestyle.
The charming two-bedroom timber cottage is full of character, featuring high ceilings, beautiful hardwood timber floors, stunning leadlight doors and windows throughout and a Nectre wood heater creating a warm and inviting atmosphere during the cooler months. The kitchen, open-plan dining and living areas flow effortlessly through elegant French timber doors onto the covered timber verandahs.
The spacious main bedroom features a built-in wardrobe, while the second bedroom provides comfortable accommodation for family or guests. A separate multipurpose room offers flexibility as a potential third bedroom, home office or hobby room. The cottage also includes a renovated bathroom and separate laundry.
Surrounded by established gardens, the covered verandahs provide the perfect place to relax, entertain or simply enjoy the abundant birdlife and peaceful rural setting.
Adding further value is the renovated former dairy, offering comfortable guest accommodation or an ideal secondary residence. Overlooking the river, it features two bedrooms, including a generous main bedroom with walk-in wardrobe, an open-plan kitchen, dining and living area, Nectre wood heater, bathroom, separate laundry and covered outdoor entertaining area. Whether accommodating extended family, hosting guests or generating additional rental income, this versatile second dwelling offers endless possibilities.
The property is well equipped with excellent infrastructure, including a large 6m x 6m shed with workshop and storage, original 6m x 6m timber barn, carport and shipping container with lean-to.
Water security is excellent with a 20,000L rainwater tank servicing the main cottage, 25,000L rainwater tanks servicing the renovated dairy, automatic river water backup, new water pumps servicing both residences and a valuable 7.5 megalitre water licence.
Both homes are appointed with quality inclusions including Smeg gas ovens and cooktops, Nectre wood heaters, new Rinnai gas hot water systems and satellite NBN internet.
The land itself is equally impressive, with level, fertile paddocks ideal for horses, cattle or hobby farming. Improved fencing, established native trees, shrubs and a variety of fruit trees create a picturesque landscape with endless opportunities for recreation and sustainable living.
Enjoy your own private river paradise with approximately one kilometre of Bellinger River frontage, complete with crystal-clear swimming holes, fishing, canoeing and peaceful places to relax while taking in the spectacular mountain backdrop.
Property Features
• Approximately 34.24 acres (13.86ha).
• Approximately 1km of Bellinger River frontage.
• Character-filled two-bedroom timber cottage.
• Additional multipurpose room suitable as a third bedroom or office.
• Beautiful leadlight doors and windows.
• High ceilings and hardwood timber flooring.
• Renovated bathroom in the main cottage.
• Renovated former dairy with two-bedroom accommodation.
• Two kitchens with Smeg gas cooking.
• Two Nectre wood heaters.
• New Rinnai gas hot water systems.
• Large shed, timber barn, carport and shipping container with lean-to.
• 7.5ML water licence.
• Rainwater tanks with automatic river water backup.
• Satellite NBN connection.
• Fertile, level land suitable for livestock or market gardens.
• Established gardens, native trees and fruit trees.
• Improved fencing.
• School bus service and mail delivery at the front gate.
Conveniently located approximately 16km to Thora General Store, 31km to Bellingen CBD and around 1.5 hours to Coffs Harbour Airport, the property also enjoys easy access to Chrysalis Steiner School and Orama Public School.
Whether you're seeking a family home, productive lifestyle property or dual accommodation for extended family, guests or supplementary income, this exceptional property offers privacy, natural beauty and versatility in one of the Bellingen Shire's most picturesque valleys.
Properties of this calibre, offering extensive river frontage, fertile land, privacy and versatile accommodation, are increasingly difficult to find.
An inspection is highly recommended to truly appreciate everything this exceptional property has to offer.
For further information or to arrange your private inspection, please contact Warren Weick on 0427 552 287.
All information contained herein is gathered from sources we believe to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee its accuracy and interested parties should make and rely upon their own enquiries.
Listing description written by Warren Weick, Warren Weick Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.