Portland at a glance
2,443
People
$535,000
Median sale
$407/wk
Median rent
3.96%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 7 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$570,000
Last sold
14 Feb 2025
4
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
4
Car spaces
1,088 m²
Land
120 m²
Building
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
$570,000
14 Feb 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Portland (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $474/m² of land (n=45). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Portland at a glance
2,443
People
$535,000
Median sale
$407/wk
Median rent
3.96%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 7 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Portland
+6.5%
Median sale
Suburb $535,000
-0.25 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.96%
Suburb median $535,000 from 7 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Lithgow Local Environmental Plan 2014
Zone
Low Density Residential
R2
Jurisdiction
Lithgow
Lithgow, 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 (Lithgow Local Environmental Plan 2014). Official parcel area about 1,090 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 $407/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 (Lithgow Local Environmental Plan 2014). Official parcel area about 1,090 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 (Lithgow Local Environmental Plan 2014). Official parcel area about 1,090 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?
KnownmediumOfficial parcel about 1,090 m² — land size can look like optionality. No 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
Portland at a glance
2,443
People
$535,000
Median sale
$407/wk
Median rent
3.96%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 7 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Hartley Realty & LifestyleSet on a generous 1,088 sqm block, 20 Burton Street offers a wonderful blend of comfort, character, and breathtaking views. This spacious 4-bedroom home features a huge back deck with panoramic views of the lake and mountains, making it the perfect private retreat for entertaining or relaxing.
Key Features:
4 Bedrooms: Three bright and airy bedrooms with wooden floors, including a 4th bedroom off the conservatory with lovely natural light.
Open-Plan Kitchen: The well-equipped kitchen features a gas cooktop, electric oven, dishwasher, double sink, and a large pantry, providing everything you need for family meals.
Dining Area with French Doors: Adjoining the kitchen, the dining area has French doors leading to the balcony, enhancing the indoor-outdoor flow.
Spacious Living Area: The large living room features a wood burner, ceiling fan, and gas points for year-round comfort.
Conservatory: The conservatory, full of natural light, is tiled and opens to the covered deck through French doors, adding another space to relax.
Character-Filled Bathroom: Featuring a combined toilet and shower-over-bath, brass tapware, and pressed tin details, with a skylight for extra light. A second toilet is located in the laundry.
Charming Period Features: Antique leadlight doors and pressed tin accents throughout the home add unique character and charm.
Outdoor Features:
Huge Back Deck: Enjoy incredible lake and mountain views from the expansive, covered deck—ideal for entertaining or simply relaxing.
Double Carport & Garage: Secure parking with a double carport and a single garage, plus two workshops—one with water and heating available—offering ample space for hobbies or storage.
Cottage Gardens: The property includes established gardens with a variety of fruit trees, including lemon, lime, apple, fig, mulberry, and pomegranate.
Large Block & Rear Lane Access: The 1,088 sqm block includes rear lane access for added convenience and privacy, plus under-house storage.
Additional Features:
Kerbside NBN: High-speed internet is available, perfect for working from home or streaming.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to make 20 Burton Street your new family home. Contact us today to arrange a private inspection and start living the life you've always dreamed of. Please contact our office to arrange your inspection 02 6352 2442.
Disclaimer: HR Realtors & Lifestyle Property Specialists believe that all information contained herein be true & correct to the best of our ability & in no way misleading; however, all interested parties are advised to carry out their own enquiries and relevant searches.
The price of this property is listed in Australian Dollars (AUD) at the beginning of this description, and that should be used as a price guide for this property.
Listing description written by Kristie Trouchet-Nilsson, Hartley Realty & Lifestyle — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.