Waratah at a glance
4,957
People
$1,040,000
Median sale
$516/wk
Median rent
2.58%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 37 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$1,098,000
Last sold
14 Aug 2026
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
597 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
$1,098,000
14 Aug 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Waratah (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,964/m² of land (n=105). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Waratah at a glance
4,957
People
$1,040,000
Median sale
$516/wk
Median rent
2.58%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 37 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Waratah
+5.6%
Median sale
Suburb $1,040,000
-0.14 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.58%
Suburb median $1,040,000 from 37 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 $516/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 at a glance
4,957
People
$1,040,000
Median sale
$516/wk
Median rent
2.58%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 37 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Ray White Newcastle | Lake MacquarieSteeped in history and brimming with character, 2 Tighe Street, Waratah is a beautifully preserved family home that effortlessly blends period elegance with everyday comfort. Built in 1913 and lovingly held by the same family for over 30 years, this remarkable residence is ready to welcome its next chapter.
From the moment you step inside, you'll be captivated by the home's stunning original features. Rich polished timber floorboards, soaring high ceilings, decorative timber wall panelling and classic period details create an atmosphere of warmth, sophistication and timeless charm that is increasingly rare to find.
Offering three generous bedrooms, separate living and dining rooms, and a flexible floorplan, the home provides plenty of space for growing families. The separate dining room could easily be converted into a fourth bedroom, home office or additional living area to suit your changing needs.
The neat and functional kitchen and bathroom are perfectly comfortable as they are, allowing you to move straight in and enjoy, while also presenting exciting opportunities to renovate, modernise and add significant value over time. Plantation shutters throughout further enhance the home's elegant appeal.
One of the standout features is the magnificent wrap-around front balcony, perfectly positioned to capture elevated city views. Whether you're enjoying your morning coffee or relaxing with a glass of wine at sunset, this inviting space offers the perfect place to unwind.
Positioned on a spacious corner block of almost 600sqm, the property offers exceptional future potential. Extend the existing home (STCA) to create your dream family residence while still enjoying generous outdoor space. Practicality is equally impressive, with off-street parking via an automatic door leading to a carport, plus a secure lock-up workshop ideal for trades, hobbies or additional storage.
Located in one of Waratah's most sought-after pockets, you'll love the unbeatable convenience. Walk to Waratah Shopping Village and close to Waratah Train Station and Calvary Mater Hospital, while highly regarded St Philip's Christian College is just moments away. Newcastle CBD, the harbour and stunning beaches are all within an easy drive, offering the perfect balance of lifestyle and accessibility.
Homes of this calibre, character and history are incredibly rare. Filled with decades of cherished family memories, 2 Tighe Street now presents an exceptional opportunity for its next lucky owners to create memories of their own.
Contact Mel Payne today and discover why this stunning character home is sure to impress from the moment you arrive.
Disclaimer: We have obtained this property information from sources we believe to be reliable; however, we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Prospective buyers are advised to carry out their own investigations.
Listing description written by Mel Payne, Ray White Newcastle | Lake Macquarie — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.