Cardiff at a glance
7,014
People
$909,000
Median sale
$656/wk
Median rent
3.75%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 56 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Cardiff › Illawarra Ave
$920,000
Last sold
12 Aug 2026
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
530 m²
Land
86 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
$920,000
12 Aug 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Cardiff (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,447/m² of land (n=122). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Cardiff at a glance
7,014
People
$909,000
Median sale
$656/wk
Median rent
3.75%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 56 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Cardiff
+1.2%
Median sale
Suburb $909,000
-0.04 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.75%
Suburb median $909,000 from 56 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014
Zone
Low Density Residential
R2
Jurisdiction
Lake Macquarie
Lake Macquarie, NSW
Not detected
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 30 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 (Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014). Official parcel area about 520 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 $656/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 (Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014). Official parcel area about 520 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.
4 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
KnownmediumZoned Low Density Residential · R2 (Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014). Official parcel area about 520 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
KnownmediumNo development applications were returned for this parcel. That is not a statement about nearby lots.
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
Cardiff at a glance
7,014
People
$909,000
Median sale
$656/wk
Median rent
3.75%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 56 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by McFarlane Real EstatePositioned on a generous corner block in a quiet, well-established street, 20 Illawarra Avenue, Cardiff is a light-filled home offering comfort and plenty of potential. Featuring beautiful timber floors, bright interiors and a spacious backyard, this is an excellent opportunity for first home buyers, investors or those looking to add their own personal touch.
Stepping inside, you're welcomed into a light and airy living area that flows through to the dining space and practical kitchen. Filled with natural light and complemented by timber flooring throughout, the home offers an inviting feel from the moment you enter. The kitchen provides ample storage and a functional layout, making everyday living easy.
The home comprises three well-sized bedrooms, each offering a comfortable retreat, while the centrally located bathroom is neat, practical and conveniently positioned to service the home.
Outside, the spacious backyard provides plenty of room for children and pets to enjoy, while the generous corner block offers space to make the most of the outdoors. A separate detached garage provides secure parking, additional storage or workshop potential, with further off-street parking available.
Conveniently located just 1.3km (approx.) from Cardiff CBD, you'll enjoy easy access to local cafés, shops and everyday amenities, while Cardiff Train Station is just 1.6km (approx.) away for effortless commuting. Glendale Shopping Centre is also within easy reach (2.6km approx.), adding to the home's outstanding convenience. Families will appreciate the property's zoning for Cardiff North Public School (0.5km approx.) and Cardiff High School (2.6km approx.).
For more information or to arrange an inspection, contact Jacob McFarlane from McFarlane Real Estate on (02) 4954 0399.
From all of us, we wish you every success in your search for your new home. Explore this property and others by calling or emailing us today.
DISCLAIMER: Information provided is from sources believed to be reliable, but accuracy is not guaranteed. Prospective purchasers should carry out their own investigations and satisfy themselves regarding all details including, without limitation, income, rentals, dimensions, areas, zoning, and permits.
Listing description written by Jacob McFarlane, McFarlane Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.