Thornton at a glance
13,073
People
$890,000
Median sale
$703/wk
Median rent
4.11%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 110 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$980,000
Last sold
5 Mar 2026
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
799.2 m²
Land
231 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
$980,000
5 Mar 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Thornton (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,303/m² of land (n=141). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Thornton at a glance
13,073
People
$890,000
Median sale
$703/wk
Median rent
4.11%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 110 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Thornton
+10.1%
Median sale
Suburb $890,000
-0.38 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 4.11%
Suburb median $890,000 from 110 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011
Zone
Public Recreation
RE1
Jurisdiction
Maitland
Maitland, 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 Public Recreation · RE1 (Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 801 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 $703/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 Public Recreation · RE1 (Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 801 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 801 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
Thornton at a glance
13,073
People
$890,000
Median sale
$703/wk
Median rent
4.11%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 110 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Clarke & Co Estate AgentsProperty Highlights:
- A spacious family home with stylish updates set in a prime Thornton location
- Sparkling inground concrete pool ready to provide hours of fun and relaxation
- Daikin ducted air conditioning for year round comfort
- Plantation shutters, timber floorboards and cosy carpet, plus security screens
- Dedicated living and dining rooms, plus a study area
- Beautifully updated kitchen with 20mm Caesarstone benchtops, a breakfast bar with pendant lighting overhead, a dual sink, a built-in pantry, gas cooking and high end appliances
- Four bedrooms, one with a walk-in robe, three with built-ins
- A stunning ensuite with floor to ceiling tiles, a shower with a built-in recess and a floating vanity, plus a 3 way designed family bathroom with a corner bath, a shower and a separate WC
- Generous covered alfresco with power access overlooking the fully fenced, grassed backyard with established gardens and a garden shed
- Attached double garage with internal access to the home and single drive through access to the yard
Outgoings:
Water rates: $825 approx. per annum
Council rates: $2,712 approx. per annum
Rental Return: $750 approx. per week
Set within a tightly held Thornton pocket, this appealing brick and tiled roof home delivers the kind of family living that never goes out of style. Built in the early 1990s and beautifully positioned backing directly onto sporting fields, this home offers a rare sense of openness and outlook that immediately elevates everyday living.
Thornton offers a lifestyle that balances everyday practicality with a convenient lifestyle. Local shopping, schooling and parklands sit close to home, making day to day life easy, while Green Hills Shopping Centre and Maitland's CBD are just a short drive away. When the weekend arrives, you're ideally positioned to enjoy Newcastle's coastline or spend time exploring the Hunter Valley's renowned food and wine offerings.
From the street, this home presents beautifully, with a neat, welcoming façade framed by landscaped gardens front and back. An attached double garage provides internal access, along with convenient single drive through access to the backyard, perfect for trailers, toys or additional storage.
Inside, plantation shutters feature throughout, paired with a warm combination of timber flooring and plush carpet. Security screens to all bedrooms and the living area are in place, while Daikin ducted air conditioning keeps the home comfortable during all seasons.
The main bedroom is positioned at the front of the home, enjoying a large window overlooking the garden and a built-in wardrobe. It is complemented by a stylishly updated ensuite finished with floor to ceiling tiles, a shower with a built-in recess, a floating vanity with soft close cabinetry, a shaver cabinet and a toilet.
Three additional bedrooms are on offer, two fitted with built-in wardrobes, with one offering generous proportions and the added bonus of a walk-in wardrobe. The main bathroom is well designed with a three way layout, featuring a separate WC, a large vanity, a built-in corner bath and a shower, ideal for busy family routines.
The kitchen has been thoughtfully updated and features 20mm Caesarstone benchtops, a breakfast bar with pendant lighting overhead, a dual sink, a tiled splashback, a built-in pantry, an Electrolux oven, a Bosch gas cooktop, a rangehood, and a Fisher & Paykel dishwasher for easy clean up.
Adjacent to the kitchen, the dining area is filled with natural light through bay style windows and includes a study space neatly tucked to the side. The living room includes a ceiling fan, LED downlighting, and sliding door access to the yard.
Outside, the covered alfresco is generous in size and well equipped with power access, creating an ideal space for cooking, dining and entertaining in comfort.
Beyond the alfresco, an inviting inground concrete pool sits within the fully fenced, grassed backyard, which enjoys the added benefit of backing directly onto the neighbouring sporting fields. This rare outlook provides a wonderful sense of space and privacy, framed by established gardens and complemented by a handy garden shed.
Homes offering this combination of outlook, comfort and location are always in strong demand. We encourage our clients to contact the team at Clarke & Co Estate Agents to arrange their inspections without delay.
Why you'll love where you live;
- A short drive to local shopping, schooling and train station
- Located just 10 minutes from Green Hills Shopping Centre, offering an impressive range of retail, dining and entertainment options close to home
- 20 minutes to Maitland CBD and the Levee riverside precinct
- 40 minutes to the city lights and sights of Newcastle
- 35 minutes to the gourmet delights of the Hunter Valley Vineyards
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 Troy Graham, Clarke & Co Estate Agents — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.