Shortland at a glance
5,480
People
$860,000
Median sale
$600/wk
Median rent
3.63%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 31 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$850,000–$935,000
For sale
Asking range
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
3
Car spaces
578 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
Asking
$850,000–$935,000
Asking range · $1,471/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Shortland at a glance
5,480
People
$860,000
Median sale
$600/wk
Median rent
3.63%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 31 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Shortland
-1.2%
Median sale
Suburb $860,000
+0.04 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.63%
Suburb median $860,000 from 31 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.
$36,529 on top of the price (4.3% 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: New South Wales schedules from 2026-07-01. Ongoing council rates and land tax are not included.
Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.
Pre-filled with Shortland'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
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 $600/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.
Gross yield if leased at the suburb aggregate is 3.7%. 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. 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
Shortland at a glance
5,480
People
$860,000
Median sale
$600/wk
Median rent
3.63%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 31 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Century 21 NovocastrianSome homes ask you to imagine their potential. This one delivers it. Set on a quiet, tree-lined street in one of Newcastle's most liveable outer suburbs, this welcoming home has been thoughtfully renovated from the inside out, leaving little to do beyond moving in and making it your own. Whether you are starting out, settling down or craving more room to live, work and unwind on your own terms, the flexible layout is ready to grow with you.
From the moment you step onto the covered front deck, coffee in hand and overlooking the generous grassy yard, the pace of life here feels different. The front lounge draws you in with polished timber floors and natural light, setting a warm and relaxed tone that continues throughout the home.
A second living area at the rear, complete with split-system air conditioning, creates a separate space for quiet evenings, entertaining friends or giving everyone room to spread out. At the heart of the home, the spacious kitchen features sleek cabinetry, quality stainless steel appliances, including a dishwasher, and an adjoining dining area that adapts easily to everyday meals and weekend gatherings.
Both bedrooms are generously proportioned and appointed with built-in robes, ceiling fans, carpet and block-out curtains for restful nights. The main bedroom also includes air conditioning, while the renovated bathroom impresses with a frameless glass shower, floating vanity and contemporary fixtures. A large internal laundry with excellent storage and a separate toilet adds further everyday practicality.
A dedicated multipurpose room and study nook provide genuine flexibility for working from home, studying, pursuing a hobby or creating an additional retreat. The layout offers options without compromising the comfort of the home's main living spaces.
Outside, the substantial rear garage is far more than somewhere to park or store the tools. Incorporating a spacious workshop area and its own toilet, it is perfectly equipped for weekend projects, restoring a prized vehicle, setting up a home gym or creating the ultimate man cave. There is room for a workbench, tools, equipment and recreational gear, with the convenience of bathroom facilities allowing the space to function as a comfortable retreat entirely separate from the main residence. Whether used by a tradesperson, hobbyist, collector or entertainer, it is a standout feature that opens up possibilities many homes simply cannot offer.
A single carport and additional off-street driveway parking complete the practical picture, while the generous yard provides space for children, pets, gardening or relaxed afternoons outdoors.
Shortland sits approximately 12 kilometres from Newcastle's CBD, with Shortland Public School and the University of Newcastle's Callaghan campus both within easy reach. The suburb's abundance of parks and proximity to the internationally recognised Hunter Wetlands Centre place outdoor recreation close to home.
Stockland Jesmond and Wallsend Plaza provide convenient shopping, dining and everyday services, while nearby Sandgate Station offers a straightforward connection to Newcastle Interchange. Renovated, adaptable and enhanced by an exceptional garage and workshop setup, this home offers an inviting lifestyle for first-home buyers, couples, small families and anyone seeking valuable extra space.
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Land Rates: $2216pa approx
Water Rates: $852pa approx
We have obtained all information from sources we believe to be reliable; however, we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Prospective purchasers are advised to carry out their own investigations. Photos maybe digitally edited and include virtual furniture.
Listing description written by Casey Healey, Century 21 Novocastrian — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.