Birmingham Gardens at a glance
2,905
People
$952,000
Median sale
$598/wk
Median rent
3.27%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 21 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Birmingham Gardens › Sandgate Rd
$591,777
Last sold
12 Feb 2024
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
505.9 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
$591,777
12 Feb 2024 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Birmingham Gardens (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,298/m² of land (n=83). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Birmingham Gardens at a glance
2,905
People
$952,000
Median sale
$598/wk
Median rent
3.27%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 21 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Birmingham Gardens
-37.8%
Median sale
Suburb $952,000
+1.98 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.27%
Suburb median $952,000 from 21 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012
Zone
Low Density Residential
R2
Jurisdiction
Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW
Data unavailable
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 31 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 (Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012). Official parcel area about 515 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 $598/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 (Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012). Official parcel area about 515 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.
3 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
KnownmediumZoned Low Density Residential · R2 (Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012). Official parcel area about 515 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
UnknownNo DA adapter returned applications for this parcel.
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
Birmingham Gardens at a glance
2,905
People
$952,000
Median sale
$598/wk
Median rent
3.27%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 21 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by River Realty ThorntonFor exclusive access to River Realty VIP properties please join http://bit.ly/RiverVIPs today, or SMS 'RiverVIPS' to 0428 166 755.
The Agent Loves
"I love this opportunity to transform and personalise every inch of this home allowing you to unlock possibilities hidden within the walls and create a home you have always dreamed of."
The Location
With its tree-lined streets and friendly atmosphere, Birmingham Gardens invites you to enjoy a relaxed pace of life, while still being just a stone's throw from bustling city amenities. This hidden gem features local shops and cafes to enjoy and offers a peaceful retreat, yet remaining close to essential services, leisure activities and the University of Newcastle.
Maitland - 26 min (26.6km)
Stockland Green Hills - 20 min (20.7km)
Newcastle - 16 min (11.5km)
The Snapshot
Presenting a property that offers endless possibilities for transformation. Set on a 513 sqm block, this 3-bedroom home is ideal for first-time buyers, investors, and renovators who can envision its potential and future growth. With its solid foundation and promising layout, this is a blank canvas waiting to be transformed.
The Home
Welcome to 195 Sandgate Road, a property that invites your imagination, creativity, and tool kit to create something truly special. Located in the heart of Birmingham Gardens, this cladded, brick, and tile facade home stands proud with its established front lawn and welcoming steps that lead up to a charming verandah.
This residence is brimming with original details and a layout ready to be refreshed and transformed into today's modern style. At the front of the home, you'll find a separate, large living room with expansive windows overlooking the verandah, filling the space with natural light. The heart of the home is the open-plan kitchen and dining area, where the kitchen basks in natural light, and the dining area, generous in size, is perfect for everyday meal times and entertaining loved ones.
The home comprises three bedrooms, each featuring built-in robes. The main bathroom houses a built-in bath with a showerhead, and there's a convenient separate toilet located adjacent to the laundry. Adding to the home's charm and functionality is a sunroom at the rear, overlooking the backyard. This versatile space could be your next home office or a cosy retreat.
Stepping outside to the spacious backyard, where established gardens and lawns present an expansive green canvas primed for further enhancement and enjoyment. Whether it's a vegetable patch, a playground, or an alfresco dining area, the possibilities are endless.
Practical features of the home include an internal laundry and a single car under-house garage, which boasts extra space for storage and a workshop area - perfect for the hands-on homeowner.
The property is zoned for Shortland Public School and Callaghan College Junior and Senior Campuses, making it an excellent choice for families. Its proximity to local parks, shops, public transport, and the University of Newcastle further underscores the convenience and appeal of this location.
This home is a great opportunity for those wanting to begin or ascend the property ladder. With its solid bones and limitless potential for transformation, this gem is ready to be polished and turned into a dream home or a smart investment.
SMS 195San to 0428 166 755 for a link to the online property brochure.
Listing description written by John Birrell, River Realty Thornton — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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