Charlestown at a glance
14,377
People
$1,100,000
Median sale
$692/wk
Median rent
3.27%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 71 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Charlestown › Dudley Rd
$1,185,000
Last sold
3 Aug 2026
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
575.4 m²
Land
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
$1,185,000
3 Aug 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Charlestown (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,703/m² of land (n=104). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Charlestown at a glance
14,377
People
$1,100,000
Median sale
$692/wk
Median rent
3.27%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 71 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Charlestown
+7.7%
Median sale
Suburb $1,100,000
-0.23 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.27%
Suburb median $1,100,000 from 71 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014
Zone
Medium Density Residential
R3
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 Medium Density Residential · R3 (Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014). Official parcel area about 577 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 $692/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 Medium Density Residential · R3 (Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014). Official parcel area about 577 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 Medium Density Residential · R3 (Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014). Official parcel area about 577 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
Charlestown at a glance
14,377
People
$1,100,000
Median sale
$692/wk
Median rent
3.27%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 71 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Harcourts NewcastleSet on the desirable eastern side of Charlestown, enjoy the best of coastal living with beautiful beaches, bushland and Charlestown Square all just minutes from your door. Bathed in northern sunshine and with ocean glimpses from the rear, this three bedroom home is warm and inviting, leaving you free to simply move in and make it your own over time.
Decorative ceilings, generous proportions and a feature sandstone fireplace highlight the home's enduring character, while the spacious living room flows to a dining space that enjoys elevated ocean glimpses across the treetops. The gas kitchen offers a practical hub for everyday living. The thoughtfully designed layout places two generous bedrooms together, serviced by a modern family bathroom, while the privately positioned main bedroom forms its own peaceful retreat complete with an ensuite, adjoining sunroom and versatile study nook. Downstairs, a large multi-purpose spaces offers excellent flexibility as a workshop or creative space, complemented by extensive under-house storage and laundry. Outside, the long driveway provides abundant off-street parking and leads to a substantial freestanding double garage.
Charlestown Square is just minutes away for shopping, dining, entertainment and everyday essentials, while nearby Whitebridge is your gateway to The Fernleigh Track, popular cafés and neighbourhood shops. Spend your mornings surfing at Dudley, explore Redhead's patrolled beach and 4WD tracks, or venture into Glenrock State Conservation Area for bushwalks and mountain bike trails. Add quality schools and an easy commute to Lake Macquarie and Newcastle's CBD, and it's easy to see why this pocket is so popular.
- Character filled home on north facing 575.4sqm block, zoned R3
- 6.3m x 7.5m freestanding garage/workshop
- Sunrooms front and rear, open plan lounge and dining with a/c and original character
- Kitchen with 900mm gas stove and dishwasher
- Three bedrooms served by two updated bathrooms, handy study nook
- Whitebridge shops include Foodworks, bottle shop, chemist, butcher and three cafes
- Charlestown Public – 1km, Whitebridge High – 2.5km, St Paul's & St Marys – 1.5km
- Charlestown Square – 1km, Redhead Beach – 6km, Newcastle Interchange – 10.7km
* This information, including but not limited to photographs (which may show boundaries), copywriting, floorplans, and site plans, has been prepared solely for the purpose of marketing this property. While all care has been taken to ensure accuracy, we do not accept any responsibility for errors, omissions, or inaccuracies. We strongly recommend that all interested parties make their own enquiries and seek independent advice, including speaking with their conveyancer regarding boundaries and, where appropriate, obtaining a surveyor's report, to verify the information provided.
Listing description written by Tim Lojszczyk, Harcourts Newcastle — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.