Mayfield at a glance
9,966
People
$1,050,000
Median sale
$612/wk
Median rent
3.03%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 99 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$830,000
Last sold
23 Dec 2025
2
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
266 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
$830,000
23 Dec 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Mayfield (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $2,736/m² of land (n=134). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Mayfield at a glance
9,966
People
$1,050,000
Median sale
$612/wk
Median rent
3.03%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 99 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Mayfield
-21.0%
Median sale
Suburb $1,050,000
+0.80 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.03%
Suburb median $1,050,000 from 99 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012
Zone
Medium Density Residential
R3
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 1 Sept 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 Medium Density Residential · R3 (Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012). Official parcel area about 267 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 $612/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 Medium Density Residential · R3 (Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012). Official parcel area about 267 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 Medium Density Residential · R3 (Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012). Official parcel area about 267 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
Mayfield at a glance
9,966
People
$1,050,000
Median sale
$612/wk
Median rent
3.03%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 99 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by exp Australia NSWQuiet Dead-End Street | Flat 266m² Block | Off-Street Parking & Garage | Renovator's Opportunity
Set in the heart of Mayfield, this original 1930s home offers an unmissable opportunity for renovators and value-focused buyers. Sitting in a quiet dead-end street with minimal traffic, this property enjoys a peaceful position rarely found this close to the city.
Positioned on a flat 266m² block with highly sought-after off-street parking plus a single lock-up garage, this home is ready for someone to unlock its full potential.
While it requires updates throughout, savvy investors and renovators will immediately see the value-add opportunity this property offers. With the right improvements, there's strong potential to increase equity and maximise long-term returns — especially in a location where renovated homes and secure off-street parking achieve premium prices.
Property Highlights:
- Original 1930s hardwood home — solid fundamentals ready for renovation
- Located in a quiet dead-end street with very little traffic
- Rare off-street parking PLUS a 1-car garage, a standout feature in Mayfield
- Two bedrooms, both with ceiling fans and custom-made built-in wardrobes
- Master bedroom also includes a split-system air conditioner
- Master bedroom includes built-in robes + split-system air conditioner
- Living room with split-system air conditioning
- Carpet and lino flooring, with polished hardwood floorboards underneath
- Covered front verandah
- Flat 266m² block — easy maintenance & renovation flexibility
- Garden shed + tidy courtyard-style yard
- Instantaneous gas hot water
- NBN connected
- Insulated walls and classic hardwood construction
- Handy side access to the yard
Investment & Renovation Potential:
For renovators and investors, this is a prime chance to add value in a tightly held suburb where updated homes achieve premium prices.
The strong fundamentals, including hardwood framing, a level block, quiet no-through street, and secure off-street parking, provide the ideal foundation for a stylish urban transformation.
Why You'll Love This Location:
- Positioned in a peaceful dead-end street, ideal for those wanting quiet inner-city living
- 3 minutes to Waratah Train Station
- Walking distance to Mayfield shopping precinct
- Zoned for Callaghan College
- Short commute to Newcastle CBD, harbour, and coastline
- Less than 10 minutes to University of Newcastle (Callaghan Campus) Close to supermarkets, cafes, parks, waratah oval and public transport
Outgoings
Council Rates: approx. $2,332 p/a
Water Rates: approx. $923.25 p/a
Rental Appraisal Approx: $600 – $650per week
Your Opportunity
A rare value-add property with secure off-street parking, garage, and a quiet dead-end street position, all in a blue-chip inner-city location. Perfect for renovators ready to transform a classic 1930s home and capitalise on strong buyer demand.
Contact David Cowan 0422 707 333 from eXp Realty today to secure your inspection.
Be quick, properties in quiet, no-through streets are highly sought-after and never last long.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this website has been prepared by eXp Australia Pty Ltd ("the Company") and/or an agent of the Company. The Company has used its best efforts to verify, and ensure the accuracy of, the information contained herein. The Company accepts no responsibility or liability for any errors, inaccuracies, omissions, or mistakes present in this website. Prospective buyers are advised to conduct their own investigations and make the relevant enquiries required to verify the information contained in this website.
Disclaimer:
South Australia
RLA 300 185
Disclaimer: The information contained in this website has been prepared by eXp Australia Pty Ltd ("the Company") and/or an agent of the Company. The Company has used its best efforts to verify, and ensure the accuracy of, the information contained herein. The Company accepts no responsibility or liability for any errors, inaccuracies, omissions, or mistakes present in this website. Prospective buyers are advised to conduct their own investigations and make the relevant enquiries required to verify the information contained in this website.
Listing description written by David Cowan, exp Australia NSW — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.