Wauchope at a glance
7,263
People
$750,000
Median sale
$570/wk
Median rent
3.95%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 37 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
5
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
506.72 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
No recorded sale price for this property yet.
Local land rate: recorded Semi-detached sales in Wauchope (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $2,294/m² of land (n=3). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Wauchope at a glance
7,263
People
$750,000
Median sale
$570/wk
Median rent
3.95%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 37 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Planning
Planning scheme
Port Macquarie-Hastings Local Environmental Plan 2011
Zone
General Residential
R1
Jurisdiction
Port Macquarie-Hastings
Port Macquarie-Hastings, 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 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 General Residential · R1 (Port Macquarie-Hastings Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 509 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 $570/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 General Residential · R1 (Port Macquarie-Hastings Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 509 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 General Residential · R1 (Port Macquarie-Hastings Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 509 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
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
Wauchope at a glance
7,263
People
$750,000
Median sale
$570/wk
Median rent
3.95%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 37 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Wauchope Real EstateBuilt in 2023 and presenting as new, this quality dual occupancy offers a rare opportunity to secure a modern investment with immediate income potential. With fresh paint, new carpets, new kitchens and flooring, and still under builder's warranty, there's nothing left to do but move in or rent out or both!
Designed to capture natural light, both residences enjoy sun-drenched living spaces that enhance the open-plan layouts and create a warm, inviting feel throughout.
Perfectly positioned within walking distance to the CBD, schools, childcare centres and the local corner store, this property suits investors, multi-generational living, or first home buyers looking to offset their mortgage with a second income. Being a near-new build, investors can also take advantage of strong depreciation benefits, helping to maximise returns.
With the added flexibility to strata title and sell each dwelling separately in the future, this is not just a home - it's a smart long-term investment strategy.
18a James: Low Maintenance & Private Living:
• Private side entrance
• Open plan kitchen living and dining area with reverse cycle air conditioning
• Versatile kitchen with stone benchtops, dishwasher, electric oven and cooktop, generous pantry
• 2 bedrooms each with built in robes, ceiling fans and roller blind window furnishes
• Large main bathroom with single vanity shower and toilet
• European laundry and linen cupboard
• Sliding door access to the covered tiled alfresco area with rear to east aspect
• Solar hot water
• Single car garage with electric roller door and internal access
• Good size yard with raised garden bed and small garden shed
• Rental appraisal $500 - 550 per week
18b James street: Modern & Stylish Family Living:
• Open plan kitchen living and dining area with reverse cycle air conditioning
• Stylish kitchen with stone benchtops, new dishwasher, electric cooktop and oven. Soft close drawers and pantry
• Master bedroom with walk in wardrobe, ensuite and ceiling fan. Double roller blind window furnishings
• 2 remaining bedrooms with built in wardrobes, ceiling fans and roller blinds
• Large main bathroom with shower over bath, single wall hung vanity & toilet
• Separate laundry, linen cupboard, outdoor access to rear yard
• East facing tile covered alfresco, Solar hot water
• Good size yard with established garden and small garden shed, fully fenced
• Tinted reflective windows for privacy on front window with external roller blind
• Single car garage with electric roller door and internal access to the property
• Rental appraisal $580 - $600 per week
Disclaimer: All information contained herein is obtained from property owners or third-party sources which we believe are reliable. We have no reason to doubt its accuracy, however we cannot guarantee it. All interested person/s should rely on their own enquiries.
Listing description written by Natasha Costigan, Wauchope Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.