Cooks Hill at a glance
4,103
People
$1,830,000
Median sale
$672/wk
Median rent
1.91%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 17 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Cooks Hill › Brooks St
$1,750,000
Last sold
25 June 2025
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
398 m²
Land
143 m²
Building
Districts View
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
$1,750,000
25 June 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Cooks Hill (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $7,378/m² of land (n=52). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Cooks Hill at a glance
4,103
People
$1,830,000
Median sale
$672/wk
Median rent
1.91%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 17 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Cooks Hill
-4.4%
Median sale
Suburb $1,830,000
+0.09 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 1.91%
Suburb median $1,830,000 from 17 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012
Zone
Low Density Residential
R2
Jurisdiction
Newcastle
Newcastle, 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 maps a heritage listed area on this parcel, intersecting about 99.7% of it (NSW ePlanning Spatial Viewer, retrieved 31 Aug 2026). Verify the extent against the title before relying on unaffected land.
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 (Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012). Official parcel area about 404 m². Dual occupancy looks constrained by site overlays or terrain. Two-lot subdivision looks unlikely on the loaded constraints. This is a screen, not a planning certificate. Zoning and lot facts are a starting point, not proof this lot outperforms the suburb. 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.” Heritage constraint may block demolition or dual occupancy even on a large block. Minimum lot size is not loaded, so two-lot subdivision is not confirmed. The listing may look cheap relative to land or the street. What reduces it: Conservation Area - General. Heritage can block demolition and dual occupancy even when land size looks like a site. 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 $672/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms. Heritage constraints are a maintenance and alteration cost, not usually a rent premium by themselves.
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
Loaded constraints look like they kill a naive land-size story. Pay house money, or walk, until a planner confirms a pathway.
Detail
The listing may look cheap relative to land or the street. What reduces it: Conservation Area - General. Heritage can block demolition and dual occupancy even when land size looks like a site.
Nearby competing dwellings and net yield are still unknown.
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 (Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012). Official parcel area about 404 m². Dual occupancy looks constrained by site overlays or terrain. Two-lot subdivision looks unlikely on the loaded constraints. 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?
KnownmediumThe listing may look cheap relative to land or the street. What reduces it: Conservation Area - General. Heritage can block demolition and dual occupancy even when land size looks like a site.
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
Cooks Hill at a glance
4,103
People
$1,830,000
Median sale
$672/wk
Median rent
1.91%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 17 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Presence Real EstateFreshly updated and full of charm, this classic weatherboard cottage is ready to welcome you with no updates or to-do lists required—just unpack and make yourself at home. With two stylish new bathrooms, a sleek new modern kitchen and laundry, crisp interiors, and freshly polished timber floors, all the hard work's been done. And let's be honest, when you're this close to Darby Street and the city, you'll want your weekends free for brunch, beach days, and spontaneous nights out.
The home features three comfortable bedrooms and a light-filled open plan living area that spills effortlessly onto a rear deck and newly landscaped backyard offering the perfect spot for lazy afternoons, outdoor dinners, and entertaining friends. The backyard feels like your own private sanctuary, framed by a 18m high lush green covered sandstone rock wall ensuring near complete seclusion from your neighbours, and complete with a water-wise herb garden, gabion basket stone benches, and even a hot and cold outdoor shower to rinse off when the surf's up.
Freshly renovated kitchen, laundry, and two stunning new bathrooms! Plus, enjoy ultimate privacy in the backyard – thanks to the towering quarry wall, you'll never have to worry about prying eyes.
In Cooks Hill, parking can be tight, but not here. There's a carport and a second parking bay out front, plus a shared driveway leading to a 6m x 4m garage. Whether you've got a motorbike, trailer, or a growing collection of surfboards and e-bikes, there's room for all your gear.
Nestled just 150 meters from Darby Street, the vibrant culinary hub of Cooks Hill and one of Newcastle's most beloved destinations. Whether you're a foodie, a coffee lover, or someone who enjoys vibrant street life, this property offers unparalleled access to a world of culinary delights, boutique shopping, and vibrant culture. Whether you're craving a quick coffee, an evening cocktail, or an exquisite meal, everything you need is just steps away. Or take a short stroll to the rejuvenated Hunter Street Mall or Newcastle Habour where you'll find a dynamic mix of retail, dining and entertainment options - including Civic Theatre and the soon to reopen Newcastle Art Gallery and Tower Cinemas. From coastal walks and ocean swims to late-night bites and theatre lights, everything's at your fingertips. And when you need groceries or a quick top-up shop, Harris Farm Markets is just around the corner, and Marketown is only a short drive away.
Classic weatherboard and tile home on 398.13sqm block with R3 zoning
Split system a/c to all three bedrooms and open plan living area
Open plan living encompassing new kitchen with electric cooking, dishwasher, fridge plumbing
Main bedroom with built-in robe and modern new ensuite
Brand new contemporary main bathroom with shower over bathtub
Covered deck overlooks freshly turfed backyard, a private spot for alfresco dining
Off street parking for three cars plus storage and bike trailer parking
Walking distance to excellent daycare and community preschool options
Newcastle East Public School – 700m, St Joseph's Primary The Junction – 2km
Stroll to UoN city campus, Newcastle Art Gallery, Civic Theatre, Tower Cinemas
Spoilt for choice when it comes to local parks and playgrounds with Civic, Nesca, Centennial, King Edward and Foreshore Parks all being in easy walking distance .
Leave the car at home and stroll or ride or catch the tram to your choice of local beaches. Bar Beach (1400m) or Newcastle & Nobbys Beaches (1500m)
Easy access to the scenic Newcastle Harbour, with its wide shared paths for a walk, run or ride and trendy bars and restaurants for an ideal evening out.
Experience the energy, culture, and flavor of living in one of Newcastle's most sought-after locations.
Outgoings:
Council Rates: $3,604 approx. per annum
Water Rates: $820.95 approx. per annum
Expected Rental Income: $1,150 - $1,260 Per Week
Disclaimer:
All information provided by Presence Real Estate in the promotion of a property for either sale or lease has been gathered from various third-party sources that we believe to be reliable. However, Presence Real Estate cannot guarantee its accuracy, and we accept no responsibility and disclaim all liability in respect of any errors, omissions, inaccuracies or misstatements in the information provided. Prospective purchasers and renters are advised to carry out their own investigations and rely on their own inquiries. All images, measurements, diagrams, renderings and data are indicative and for illustrative purposes only and are subject to change. The information provided by Presence Real Estate is general in nature and does not take into account the individual circumstances of the person or persons objective financial situation or needs.
Listing description written by Chasse Ede, Presence Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.