North Rothbury at a glance
5,696
People
$905,000
Median sale
$759/wk
Median rent
4.36%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 78 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › North Rothbury › Slattery Rd
$805,000
Last sold
2 Apr 2026
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
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
$805,000
2 Apr 2026 · derived via latest_sale
North Rothbury at a glance
5,696
People
$905,000
Median sale
$759/wk
Median rent
4.36%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 78 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs North Rothbury
-11.0%
Median sale
Suburb $905,000
+0.54 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 4.36%
Suburb median $905,000 from 78 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Cessnock Local Environmental Plan 2011
Zone
General Residential
R1
Jurisdiction
Cessnock
Cessnock, NSW
PAN-73968
Construction of a single storey dwelling
Determined · Approved
Council site reportPAN-111016
Construction of a single storey dwelling
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 General Residential · R1 (Cessnock Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 337 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. 2 development applications on this parcel. Development Application (Determined, Approved); Modification 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 $759/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 (Cessnock Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 337 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 (Cessnock Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 337 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
Knownmedium2 development applications on this parcel. Development Application (Determined, Approved); Modification 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
North Rothbury at a glance
5,696
People
$905,000
Median sale
$759/wk
Median rent
4.36%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 78 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Cattell Property GroupPositioned within the thriving Huntlee community, this beautifully presented home delivers the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and relaxed family living. Just minutes from the Hunter Expressway, enjoy seamless access to Newcastle and surrounding regions. Whether you're a family, first-home buyer, or savvy investor, this is an outstanding opportunity to secure a quality property in a rapidly growing location.
Embrace the lifestyle on offer with nearby cafés, playgrounds, walking and cycling paths, dog park facilities, and local shops all close by - creating a genuine sense of community and everyday ease.
From the moment you arrive, the home impresses with its attractive facade and modern fencing. Inside, a light-filled front living area provides a welcoming space for relaxed family living, while fully ducted air conditioning ensures year-round comfort throughout.
The heart of the home showcases a bright open-plan kitchen and dining zone, complete with quality vinyl timber-look flooring and a refined design ideal for effortless entertaining. The stylish kitchen features a built-in gas cooktop, sleek white finishes, tiled splashback, generous storage, and a practical breakfast bar.
The master bedroom offers exceptional comfort with a spacious walk-in robe and well-appointed ensuite. The remaining bedrooms are generously sized and include built-in robes and soft carpeting.
A contemporary main bathroom with a full-sized bathtub provides the perfect place to unwind, while the adjacent laundry and linen cupboard add valuable storage and practicality.
Outdoors, the fully fenced and easy-care backyard offers a safe and spacious environment for children and pets, complemented by an inviting alfresco area ideal for entertaining. A separate rear double garage with lane access provides secure parking and additional storage.
** Weekly rental potential $700 - $730
** Council rates $503 approx per quarter
Contact Cathy and her team today to arrange your inspection!
Listing description written by Cathy Cattell, Cattell Property Group — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.