Medowie at a glance
12,109
People
$1,035,000
Median sale
$676/wk
Median rent
3.40%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 133 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$1,180,000
Last sold
27 Aug 2026
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
825 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
Last sold
$1,180,000
27 Aug 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Medowie (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,227/m² of land (n=142). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Medowie at a glance
12,109
People
$1,035,000
Median sale
$676/wk
Median rent
3.40%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 133 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Medowie
+14.0%
Median sale
Suburb $1,035,000
-0.42 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.40%
Suburb median $1,035,000 from 133 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Port Stephens Local Environmental Plan 2013
Zone
Low Density Residential
R2
Jurisdiction
Port Stephens
Port Stephens, NSW
PAN-189163
Construction of a 7.5m x 5m shed on slab as well as 38sqm concrete patio and awning off existing alfresco area.
Determined · Approved
Council site reportSource
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 (Port Stephens Local Environmental Plan 2013). Official parcel area about 827 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. 1 development application on this parcel. Development Application (Determined, Approved) These are this lot’s applications, not the neighbourhood pipeline. 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 $676/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 (Port Stephens Local Environmental Plan 2013). Official parcel area about 827 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 (Port Stephens Local Environmental Plan 2013). Official parcel area about 827 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 827 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
Knownmedium1 development application on this parcel. Development Application (Determined, Approved) These are this lot’s applications, not the neighbourhood pipeline.
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
Medowie at a glance
12,109
People
$1,035,000
Median sale
$676/wk
Median rent
3.40%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 133 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Curtis & BlairWelcome to 18 Bower Road, Medowie – a stylish and beautifully presented family home offering an impressive combination of space, comfort and modern living in the sought-after Bower Estate.
Light-filled interiors, multiple living zones and quality inclusions create a home designed with busy family life in mind. With **four generous bedrooms, three separate living areas, an extended alfresco and additional freestanding garage, there's plenty of room for everyone – and everything!
Positioned within easy reach of The Bower's children's playground and just minutes from Medowie's schools, shopping, sporting facilities and everyday conveniences, this is a home that ticks all the boxes.
Property Features
* Four generous bedrooms, including a spacious master suite complete with walk-in robe and contemporary ensuite with separate toilet
* Remaining bedrooms all feature mirrored built-in robes and ceiling fans
* Three separate living zones, including a versatile front lounge, separate carpeted media room and spacious open-plan family and dining area
* The stylish kitchen forms the heart of the home, overlooking the main living and dining spaces and making entertaining effortless
* Quality kitchen inclusions with stone benchtops, spacious pantry, stainless steel appliances, gas cooktop, oven and dishwasher
* Ducted air conditioning and ceiling fans throughout for year-round comfort
* Modern family bathroom featuring separate bath, shower and vanity, plus a separate toilet
* Practical internal laundry with direct sliding-door access to the yard
* Extended undercover alfresco area providing the perfect setting for entertaining family and friends
* Double automatic garage with internal access plus valuable side access to the rear yard
* Additional 5m x 5m freestanding garage, ideal for extra vehicles, workshop space, toys or storage
* Level, fully usable backyard with plenty of room for children and pets to enjoy
With its flexible floorplan, generous proportions and fantastic outdoor entertaining and storage options, this home delivers the space today's families are looking for without compromising on style or comfort.
Whether you're upsizing, looking for additional shed space or simply wanting a quality home in one of Medowie's popular family-friendly estates, this one deserves to be at the top of your inspection list.
For further information or to arrange your inspection, contact Jane Blair at Curtis & Blair Real Estate on 0415265218.
*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 Jane Blair, Curtis & Blair — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.