Waratah West at a glance
3,392
People
$958,000
Median sale
$575/wk
Median rent
3.12%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 38 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Waratah West › Dover Cres
$850,000
Last sold
14 Aug 2026
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
556 m²
Land
Districts View
No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.
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
$850,000
14 Aug 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Sources disagree on the sale price. All recorded figures are shown in the history below — Districts does not pick a winner.
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Waratah West (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,599/m² of land (n=104). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Waratah West at a glance
3,392
People
$958,000
Median sale
$575/wk
Median rent
3.12%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 38 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Waratah West
-11.3%
Median sale
Suburb $958,000
+0.40 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.12%
Suburb median $958,000 from 38 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning data is being calculated
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.
Heritage listing has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Records
Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.
Capital growth
NSWPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet. A suburb median or growth rate is not a reason this particular lot would outperform. Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” 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 $575/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
Not enough official evidence yet to underwrite this as an investment.
Detail
The same ten questions apply to every property. Missing flood, nearby DAs, achieved rents, or lot geometry is unknown — not “no.”
Do not treat a suburb median, an advertised yield, or a listing score as the case for this lot.
The evidence loaded so far isn't enough on its own to change a buy, offer, or walk-away decision for this property.
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.
1 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
UnknownPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.
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?
UnknownThe constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.
Lot-level flood
UnknownOfficial flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). 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
UnknownDevelopment applications have not been queried 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
Waratah West at a glance
3,392
People
$958,000
Median sale
$575/wk
Median rent
3.12%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 38 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by MOVABLE Newcastle & StocktonWhen a wide frontage is paired with a prized north-easterly aspect, they create something special. Set on a generous 556.4sqm block in a peaceful cul-de-sac, this welcoming home makes the most of every ray of sunshine. The front deck and level lawn become an extension of the living space, where you can enjoy breakfast in the sun, keep an eye on the kids as they play, or simply relax with a coffee while the neighborhood quietly comes to life. Schools, playgrounds and the popular off-leash dog park are just moments away, while the University of Newcastle and Calvary Mater Hospital are only a few minutes from home.
Inside, the flexible floorplan is its greatest strength. Three bedrooms occupy one wing, while a separate three-room zone at the opposite end offers endless possibilities. Create a private parents' retreat with its own living room and study, accommodate a growing family with extra bedrooms, or explore the potential for guest accommodation or supplementary income with some thoughtful updates.
At the heart of the home, the beautifully renovated kitchen brings everyone together. Recycled timber benchtops add warmth and character, complemented by an induction cooktop, generous storage and a charming built-in dining nook with integrated seating and cabinetry. Large picture windows frame the gardens and flood the interiors with natural light, while fresh paint, polished timber floorboards and new ceiling fans ensure the home is ready to enjoy from day one, with scope to add your own style over time.
Schools, playgrounds and the popular off-leash dog park are just moments away, while the University of Newcastle and Calvary Mater Hospital are only a few minutes from home. Waratah Village and Jesmond Central take care of everyday shopping, and with the Inner City Bypass extension progressing, travel to John Hunter Hospital and other major destinations will become even easier.
- Wide fronted single level home, 556.4sqm block, northeasterly aspect, quiet cul-de-sac
- Floorplan stretches approximately 112sqm
- Renovated kitchen, cosmetic updates include fresh paint, stained floorboards, ceiling fans
- Main bathroom with shower plus second w/c and separate shower
- Split system air-conditioning to main lounge
- Lots of outdoor space, newly fenced large front yard, side yard and paved courtyard area
- Waratah West Public – 400m, Callaghan College, SPCC & Corpus Christi – within 2km
-John Hunter Hospital – 5.4km, Newcastle CBD – 7.3km, M1/Hunter Expressway – 12.5km
Listing description written by Natalie Tonks, MOVABLE Newcastle & Stockton — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.