Caves Beach at a glance
3,906
People
$1,580,000
Median sale
$766/wk
Median rent
2.52%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 31 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Caves Beach › Macquarie Grove
$1,815,000
Last sold
1 Apr 2026
5
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
725 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
$1,815,000
1 Apr 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Caves Beach (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $2,207/m² of land (n=109). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Caves Beach at a glance
3,906
People
$1,580,000
Median sale
$766/wk
Median rent
2.52%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 31 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Caves Beach
+14.9%
Median sale
Suburb $1,580,000
-0.33 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.52%
Suburb median $1,580,000 from 31 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014
Zone
Low Density Residential
R2
Jurisdiction
Lake Macquarie
Lake Macquarie, 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 Low Density Residential · R2 (Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014). Official parcel area about 727 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 $766/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 (Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014). Official parcel area about 727 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 (Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014). Official parcel area about 727 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 727 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
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
Caves Beach at a glance
3,906
People
$1,580,000
Median sale
$766/wk
Median rent
2.52%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 31 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by SOLD Real EstateThere's something about Caves Beach that shifts the pace.
Morning walks to the sand.
Afternoons that naturally drift outdoors.
Weekends that revolve around friends, family and long swims.
Here, that lifestyle isn't imagined, it's already built in.
Beautifully renovated, immaculately presented and thoughtfully laid out over two generous levels, this is a home that gives families space to spread out, come together, and entertain effortlessly, all with nothing left to do.
Step inside and the ground floor immediately offers flexibility. A spacious front living room provides a quiet retreat away from the main hub, perfect as a media room, kids' zone or relaxed lounge. Move through to the central family and dining space where the home truly opens up.
This open-plan living area connects seamlessly with the kitchen and flows directly out to the covered patio, creating that easy indoor-outdoor connection families crave.
The renovated kitchen sits perfectly positioned to overlook the yard and entertaining zones. Crisp white cabinetry, subway tiling, stainless appliances and a built-in breakfast bar make it practical and social in equal measure. From here, you can prep dinner while watching the kids in the pool, or chat to guests spilling in from outside.
Large sliding doors open to the covered alfresco, which steps out to the lawn and pool precinct beyond. It feels expansive yet contained, a backyard designed to be used, not just admired.
And this is where the home truly sets itself apart.
A sparkling in-ground pool anchors the space, framed by lawn and multiple entertaining zones. The dedicated pool house and bar, complete with its own bathroom and storage, means kids and guests never need to run dripping through the main home. It's the ultimate hosting setup.
Opposite, a separate studio space (currently fitted as a gym) adds even more versatility, ideal as guest accommodation, creative studio, home office or teenage retreat. Private enough to feel independent yet connected to the home.
Back inside, the ground level also includes a bedroom and full bathroom, allowing for genuine single-level living if needed, perfect for guests, extended family or evolving family needs.
Upstairs is dedicated to rest and retreat.
Three bedrooms are privately positioned off the central hall, including a standout master suite complete with walk-in robe and beautifully finished ensuite. Step out onto your private balcony overlooking the pool and treetops, the perfect morning coffee spot before the day begins.
The main bathroom upstairs feels like a boutique escape, with full-height tiling, freestanding bath and clean, modern finishes that elevate everyday living.
This is a floorplan that adapts as life changes, multiple living areas, separation when you need it, connection when you want it.
In Caves Beach, homes that genuinely deliver lifestyle, layout and entertaining at this level are tightly held and highly sought after.
If you've been waiting for the complete package, beachside position, resort-style backyard and a floorplan that simply works — this is the one.
• Flexible two-level layout offering multiple living zones for growing families
• Separate front lounge providing privacy from the main family living area
• Central open-plan living and dining flowing seamlessly to covered alfresco
• Renovated kitchen with breakfast bar overlooking yard and pool area
• Stainless appliances, subway tiling and generous bench preparation space
• Ground-floor bedroom and full bathroom ideal for guests or single-level living
• Upstairs accommodation privately positioned off a central hallway
• Master retreat with private balcony overlooking pool and treetops
• Walk-in robe and beautifully finished ensuite to the master suite
• Renovated main bathroom with freestanding bath and full-height tiling
• Expansive covered outdoor entertaining directly off main living area
• Sparkling in-ground swimming pool framed by lawn and entertaining zones
• Dedicated pool house and bar complete with its own bathroom facilities
• Separate studio currently fitted as a gym, ideal for guests or home office
• Generous lawn space providing room for kids and pets to play
• Immaculately presented throughout with nothing left to renovate
• Positioned in a sought-after beachside pocket close to sand and cafés
Listing description written by Shanti Page, SOLD Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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