Swansea at a glance
4,986
People
$1,165,400
Median sale
$602/wk
Median rent
2.69%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 44 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$850,000
Last sold
26 Feb 2026
2
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
497 m²
Land
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
$850,000
26 Feb 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Swansea (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,746/m² of land (n=128). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Swansea at a glance
4,986
People
$1,165,400
Median sale
$602/wk
Median rent
2.69%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 44 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Swansea
-27.1%
Median sale
Suburb $1,165,400
+0.99 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.69%
Suburb median $1,165,400 from 44 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014
Zone
Low Density Residential
R2
Jurisdiction
Lake Macquarie
Lake Macquarie, 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 Low Density Residential · R2 (Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014). Official parcel area about 498 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 $602/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 (Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014). Official parcel area about 498 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 Low Density Residential · R2 (Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014). Official parcel area about 498 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?
KnownmediumNo 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
Swansea at a glance
4,986
People
$1,165,400
Median sale
$602/wk
Median rent
2.69%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 44 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by SOLD Real EstateCute, coastal and just one home back from the bay, this is the kind of place that instantly slows your pace and lifts your mood. With the water practically at your doorstep and the salt air drifting through, 167 Bowman Street feels less like a house and more like a permanent holiday setting - light-filled, easy, breezy and wonderfully relaxed.
From the street, the home's classic cottage façade sets a charming first impression, but it's once inside that the feeling truly takes hold. Natural light pours through the living spaces, bouncing off soft, coastal finishes and creating a calm, airy atmosphere that makes you want to kick off your shoes and stay awhile. The layout is simple and intuitive, designed for comfort rather than complication, where everyday living feels effortless and weekends stretch a little longer.
The living room sits at the heart of the home, perfectly sized for relaxed evenings or casual catch-ups after a swim or paddle on the bay. Flowing through to the kitchen, the space remains connected and social, with ample bench space, practical storage and a central island that invites slow breakfasts, sunset snacks and easy entertaining. It's a home where doors stay open, conversations drift and life feels unhurried.
Two comfortable bedrooms are tucked away for privacy, each enjoying excellent natural light and a peaceful, coastal calm. The bathroom has been tastefully refreshed in a clean, classic palette, while the separate laundry adds a layer of everyday practicality that supports easy living.
At the rear, a light-filled enclosed sunroom extends the living space beautifully, offering flexibility for dining, lounging, working from home or simply enjoying the garden outlook year-round. Step outside and the yard is level, private and low maintenance, just enough space to enjoy without ever feeling like a chore, leaving more time for beach walks, boating and café stops.
With a separate garage, and excellent off-street parking, the home balances charm with genuine functionality, making it ideal for full-time living, a coastal downsizer, or the ultimate weekender that feels like you've escaped — even when you haven't.
• A charming coastal cottage positioned just one home back from the bay, delivering an almost-waterfront lifestyle without the premium price tag.
• Light-filled interiors that create a breezy, relaxed atmosphere, perfectly in tune with the surrounding coastal environment.
• A central living room designed for easy, everyday comfort, flowing naturally into the kitchen for connected living and entertaining.
• A practical kitchen with generous bench space, ample storage and a central island ideal for casual meals and social gatherings.
• Two well-proportioned bedrooms offering peaceful retreats, filled with natural light and coastal calm.
• A refreshed bathroom complemented by a separate internal laundry for everyday convenience.
• A versatile enclosed sunroom providing an extra living or dining space that connects seamlessly to the backyard.
• A private, level and low-maintenance yard that encourages outdoor living without the upkeep.
• A separate garage offering excellent parking, storage or workshop potential.
• An easy, flat stroll to local cafés, supermarkets and the Swansea shopping village, making day-to-day living simple and wonderfully convenient.
• Walk or ride with ease to nearby pre-schools, primary and high schools, including popular options at Caves Beach and St Patrick's.
• A comfortable walk or bike ride to the Caves Beach Bar, cafés and vibrant coastal shopping strip for relaxed dining and social outings.
• Excellent connectivity with the option to walk everywhere or hop on the bus when you feel like leaving the car at home.
• Perfectly suited to a wide range of buyers, whether you're starting out, slowing down, investing or searching for the ultimate coastal weekender.
Just steps from the bay and moments from Swansea's cafés, shops, boat ramps and surf beaches, this is a location where lifestyle leads and convenience follows. Morning swims, sunset walks, paddleboards and coffee dates become part of the routine, not a weekend luxury.
For those chasing a coastal home that's cute, calm and completely unpretentious, where life feels lighter and slower the moment you arrive.
Listing description written by Shanti Page, SOLD Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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