Cooks Hill at a glance
4,103
People
$1,830,000
Median sale
$672/wk
Median rent
1.91%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 17 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Cooks Hill › Dawson St
$1,815,000
Last sold
12 June 2026
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
0
Car spaces
475 m²
Land
167 m²
Building
Districts View
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Price evidence
Last sold
$1,815,000
12 June 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Cooks Hill (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $7,378/m² of land (n=52). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Cooks Hill at a glance
4,103
People
$1,830,000
Median sale
$672/wk
Median rent
1.91%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 17 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Cooks Hill
-0.8%
Median sale
Suburb $1,830,000
+0.02 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 1.91%
Suburb median $1,830,000 from 17 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012
Zone
Medium Density Residential
R3
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 maps a heritage listed area on this parcel, intersecting about 99.7% of it (NSW ePlanning Spatial Viewer, retrieved 30 Aug 2026). Verify the extent against the title before relying on unaffected land.
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 (Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012). Official parcel area about 503 m². Dual occupancy looks constrained by site overlays or terrain. Two-lot subdivision looks unlikely on the loaded constraints. 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.” Heritage constraint may block demolition or dual occupancy even on a large block. Minimum lot size is not loaded, so two-lot subdivision is not confirmed. The listing may look cheap relative to land or the street. What reduces it: Conservation Area - General. Heritage can block demolition and dual occupancy even when land size looks like a site. 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 $672/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms. Heritage constraints are a maintenance and alteration cost, not usually a rent premium by themselves.
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
Loaded constraints look like they kill a naive land-size story. Pay house money, or walk, until a planner confirms a pathway.
Detail
The listing may look cheap relative to land or the street. What reduces it: Conservation Area - General. Heritage can block demolition and dual occupancy even when land size looks like a site.
Nearby competing dwellings and net yield are still unknown.
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 Medium Density Residential · R3 (Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012). Official parcel area about 503 m². Dual occupancy looks constrained by site overlays or terrain. Two-lot subdivision looks unlikely on the loaded constraints. 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?
KnownmediumThe listing may look cheap relative to land or the street. What reduces it: Conservation Area - General. Heritage can block demolition and dual occupancy even when land size looks like a site.
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
Cooks Hill at a glance
4,103
People
$1,830,000
Median sale
$672/wk
Median rent
1.91%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 17 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Presence Real EstateBeautifully updated behind its charming period façade, this classic weatherboard home delivers the kind of family living that feels instantly easy and wonderfully connected. The c.2015 redesign opened the layout right up, creating a far more social heart to the home where indoor living flows seamlessly outdoors to a covered entertaining deck designed to be used year-round. High ceilings, leadlight windows, a hallway arch and dado boards bring warmth and personality, while modern updates throughout make everyday life incredibly comfortable.
Set privately behind an electric gate on a deep 475sqm block, the home reveals three generous bedrooms, two beautifully finished bathrooms and a light-filled open plan living and dining zone anchored by a Caesarstone kitchen with gas cooking, steam and pyrolytic ovens, and excellent storage. French doors extend the space outdoors to the deck where built-in cabinetry, a sink and natural gas BBQ connection make entertaining feel effortless.
What really sets this property apart though is the large backyard. Deep, established and unexpectedly spacious for this part of Cooks Hill, it gives kids and pets room to play, veggie gardens space to thrive, and still leaves room for the versatile air-conditioned studio tucked quietly at the rear. Your teens will love this space as a hang-out or it offers a quiet disruption-free area to work from home.
Life in Cooks Hill revolves around walkability, character and proximity to the city and beaches. Darby Street forms the social heart of the suburb, lined with coffee spots, wine bars, boutiques and some of Newcastle's best casual dining, while Bar Beach, Dixon Park and Merewether are all close enough for a morning surf or swim before work. The neighbourhood itself has a wonderful mix of heritage terraces, leafy streets and beautifully renovated homes that give it a relaxed inner-city feel without losing its sense of community. Families love the proximity to parks, sought-after schools and the harbour, while professionals and downsizers are drawn to the lifestyle convenience of being able to leave the car at home and stroll almost everywhere.
Beautifully renovated period home blending character with modern liveability
Deep 455sqm block with established gardens and excellent outdoor space
Open plan living connects seamlessly to covered alfresco entertaining
Caesarstone kitchen with gas cooktop, dishwasher, steam and pyrolytic ovens
Three spacious bedrooms, including main with stylish ensuite
Ducted air-conditioning and 1.1kW solar electricity system
Air-conditioned rear studio ideal for work, hobbies or retreat space
Outdoor hot/cold shower, raised veggie gardens and garden shed
Walk to cafés, beaches, parks, schools and everyday shopping
Approx. 1km to The Junction Public School and village shops
Outgoings:
Council Rates: $3,712 approx. per annum
Water Rates: $963.93 approx. per annum
Expected Rental Income: $970 - $1,030 Per Week.
Disclaimer:
All information provided by Presence Real Estate in the promotion of a property for either sale or lease has been gathered from various third-party sources that we believe to be reliable. However, Presence Real Estate cannot guarantee its accuracy, and we accept no responsibility and disclaim all liability in respect of any errors, omissions, inaccuracies or misstatements in the information provided. Prospective purchasers and renters are advised to carry out their own investigations and rely on their own inquiries. All images, measurements, diagrams, renderings and data are indicative and for illustrative purposes only and are subject to change. The information provided by Presence Real Estate is general in nature and does not take into account the individual circumstances of the person or persons objective financial situation or needs.
Listing description written by Chasse Ede, Presence Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.