Hewett at a glance
3,072
People
$980,000
Median sale
$620/wk
Median rent
3.29%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 15 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
SA › Hewett › Mckinlay Dr
$951,500
Last sold
16 June 2025
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
980 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
$951,500
16 June 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Hewett (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $955/m² of land (n=73). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Hewett at a glance
3,072
People
$980,000
Median sale
$620/wk
Median rent
3.29%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 15 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Hewett
-2.9%
Median sale
Suburb $980,000
+0.10 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.29%
Suburb median $980,000 from 15 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
SAPlanning 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.” Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $620/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. Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question. 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. Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.
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
UnknownNearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.
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
UnknownStatutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.
Net yield / holding costs
UnknownNet yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.
Area
Hewett at a glance
3,072
People
$980,000
Median sale
$620/wk
Median rent
3.29%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 15 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Ray White Gawler EastWhether you're buying for the first time, upsizing for more space, or seeking a home that simply feels right, this residence on a corner allotment at the entrance to the highly-sought McKinlay Estate, stands out for all the right reasons. Thoughtfully updated and designed with everyday life in mind, it's a place where memories are made, milestones are celebrated, and routines flow with ease. Proudly presented by Ross Whiston and Andrew Pike of Ray White Gawler East, welcome to 2 McKinlay Drive, Hewett!
The elevated front entrance offers a gentle sense of presence, overlooking landscaped gardens that frame the home with quiet charm. Inside, hybrid flooring leads through thoughtfully connected living spaces, each with its own personality and purpose, designed to make everyday life feel easy and effortless.
Each of the four bedrooms has been thoughtfully planned to suit the rhythm of family life. The main bedroom features hybrid flooring, a stylishly updated ensuite, a well-designed walk-in robe, and a ceiling fan for year-round comfort. The second bedroom stands out with its own walk-in robe and timber floors, while the third and fourth bedrooms, also with timber floors and built-in cupboards, offer flexibility for growing kids, guests, or even a dedicated study.
Speaking of flexibility, the cleverly designed floorplan also offers an optional fifth bedroom should you wish to convert the front living space. Currently, this area serves as a warm and inviting lounge and dining zone, enhanced by bay windows, vaulted ceilings, and concertina doors that can be closed for quiet moments or opened for seamless flow.
Sunday pancakes sizzle on the stove and school lunches come together with ease in this home-cook's dream of a kitchen. The large island bench invites conversation while dinner simmers, and the 900mm Smeg oven is ready for everything from slow roasts to birthday cakes. Storage in abundance including soft-close pot drawers and cupboards keeps things organised, and the garden-view sink means you're never far from the action outside. Just behind, the butler's pantry keeps the mess out of sight, with a second sink, dishwasher, and open shelving - perfect for busy mornings and quiet baking afternoons alike.
Outside, the lifestyle continues. A paved, undercover entertaining area sets the scene for birthdays, barbecues, and long weekend lunches. Wander through to the sparkling salt-chlorinated pool, where a decked Bali hut offers the perfect spot to unwind while the kids splash away the summer. There's even room to grow your own veggies with established garden beds, plus a 6x3m shed for all your tools and toys.
Add in ducted evaporative cooling, ducted gas heating, solar panels, gas hot water, secure double carport with auto roller doors as well as an additional covered and gated third parking spot - and it's clear this home was made for easy family living.
And the location? It doesn't get much better with walking distance to Hewett primary, Gawler Central train station, Xavier College, or take a 5-minute drive into Gawler for a weekend coffee or quick shop. To top it off - easy access to the Northern Expressway makes your city or sea weekend commute just that bit smoother.
Additionally:
Year Built - 2005
Wall Construction - Brick
Land Size - 980m2 (approx)
Floor Area - 244sqm (approx)
Zoning - N - Neighbourhood
Local Council - Light Regional Council
Estimated Rental Return - $650-$700 per week (approx)
Council Rates - $729 p/q (approx)
Water Rates - $165.55 p/q (approx - excl usage)
ESLevy - $99.20p/a (approx) FY 24/25
Easement(s) - Yes (service Easements for sewerage purposes to South Australian Water Corporation and drainage purposes to the Council)
Encumbrance(s) - Yes (developmental)
This is the kind of home that doesn't just tick boxes, it makes you feel something - and that's how you know it's the one.
Call Ross Whiston on 0418 643 770 or Andrew Pike on 0407 393 241 for further information today.
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Ray White Gawler East
RLA 327 615
Listing description written by Ross Whiston, Ray White Gawler East — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.