Northam at a glance
7,634
People
$520,000
Median sale
$510/wk
Median rent
5.10%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 108 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
WA › Northam › Newcastle Rd
$589,000
For sale
Asking
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
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
Asking
$589,000
Asking
No recorded sale for this property.
Northam at a glance
7,634
People
$520,000
Median sale
$510/wk
Median rent
5.10%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 108 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Northam
+13.3%
Median sale
Suburb $520,000
-0.60 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 5.10%
Suburb median $520,000 from 108 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
$25,918 on top of the price (4.4% extra)
Estimates only, at standard investor rates — no first-home or owner-occupier concessions applied. Not included: lenders mortgage insurance (usually applies when borrowing more than 80% of the price), loan application and settlement fees from your lender, the foreign-purchaser duty surcharge, and building insurance — in Queensland the property is at your risk from the first business day after signing, not from settlement. Verify with your conveyancer.
Stamp duty and transfer fees: Western Australia schedules from 2026-07-01. Ongoing council rates and land tax are not included.
Pre-filled with Northam's advertised median rent — not a rent for this listing.
Gross yield is weekly rent × 52 ÷ price. Net yield subtracts operating expenses. Cashflow then subtracts interest-only interest on price × LVR. Tax, vacancies, and principal repayments are not included.
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
WAWA full cadastre is not free for commercial use. Lot optionality cannot be computed from official geometry. 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 for this property.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $510/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 for this property. 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.
Gross yield if leased at the suburb aggregate is 4.5%. The yield that matters is the one on achieved rent, which has not been inferred for this address. Net yield (land tax, rates, insurance, vacancy) is not loaded. 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
UnknownWA full cadastre is not free for commercial use. Lot optionality cannot be computed from official geometry.
Nearby development pipeline
UnknownNearby development applications are not loaded for this property.
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
Northam at a glance
7,634
People
$520,000
Median sale
$510/wk
Median rent
5.10%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 108 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Elders Real Estate Western AustraliaStep back in time while enjoying the comforts of today with this beautifully renovated 1920-built home, ideally positioned in a central Northam location within easy walking distance of schools, shopping centres and everyday amenities.
Originally built in 1920, this charming weatherboard and fibro home has been thoughtfully renovated throughout and now offers four bedrooms and two bathrooms, providing plenty of space for families, couples or those looking for a character-filled investment.
The front section of the home retains many of its original features, including polished timber floorboards, high ceilings, classic window treatments and a slow-combustion wood fireplace, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. There are also two separate living spaces, giving the home plenty of flexibility for everyday living or entertaining.
Adding to the character is the original Metters wood stove, a wonderful reminder of the home's history and an eye-catching feature for those who appreciate period homes.
At the heart of the home is the fantastic new galley-style kitchen, combining modern functionality with the character of the property and featuring stainless steel cooking appliances.
A wonderful addition is the new rear deck, providing the perfect spot to relax and entertain while also creating convenient access to the rear section of the home. The second toilet and laundry are located off the deck, with the second shower incorporated into the laundry area.
The bathroom is the one remaining area ready for your personal touch, giving the new owner the opportunity to complete the renovation and add their own style.
The Seller is continuing to undertake improvements to the property, meaning there is still more to come. As further works are completed, this already appealing home will continue to evolve and only get better.
Outside, the property continues to impress with a large 6.1m x 6.1m Colourbond shed, complete with a substantial 4-inch concrete slab. Whether you need additional storage, a workshop, space for vehicles or somewhere to pursue your hobbies, this is a fantastic addition to the property.
Set on a generous 961m² block, the property is zoned R30, as confirmed through a PlanWA check, offering potential for those looking at future development possibilities, subject to the necessary approvals.
Property Features:
• Built circa 1920
• Four bedrooms
• Two bathrooms/showers
• Weatherboard and fibro construction
• Freshly renovated throughout
• Polished timber floorboards
• High ceilings
• Two living spaces
• Slow-combustion wood fireplace
• Original Metters stove
• Brand-new galley-style kitchen
• Stainless steel cooking appliances
• New rear entertaining deck
• Large 6.1m x 6.1m Colourbond shed
• 4-inch concrete slab to shed
• Generous 961m² block
• R30 zoning
• Central Northam location
• Walking distance to schools, shopping and town amenities
• Approximately 76km to Midland
A wonderful opportunity to secure a piece of Northam's history with the hard work already well underway. With character, modern updates, a substantial shed and a generous R30 block, this property offers plenty of appeal for homeowners, investors and those looking for future potential.
All inquiries to exclusive selling agents Elders Real Estate
Sharon Johnson | 0418 958 651 | Sharon.Johnson@elders.com.au
Listing description written by Sharon Johnson, Elders Real Estate Western Australia — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.