West Ballina at a glance
3,214
People
$980,000
Median sale
$671/wk
Median rent
3.56%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 7 recorded sales (last 24 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › West Ballina › Leach Cres
$1,295,000–$1,345,000
For sale
Asking range
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
4
Car spaces
630.7 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
$1,295,000–$1,345,000
Asking range · $2,053/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
West Ballina at a glance
3,214
People
$980,000
Median sale
$671/wk
Median rent
3.56%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 7 recorded sales (last 24 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs West Ballina
+32.1%
Median sale
Suburb $980,000
-0.87 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.56%
Suburb median $980,000 from 7 recorded sales (last 24 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.
$57,104 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: 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 West Ballina'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 $671/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 2.7%. 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
West Ballina at a glance
3,214
People
$980,000
Median sale
$671/wk
Median rent
3.56%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 7 recorded sales (last 24 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Lifestyle Group Ballina3 living zones, serious storage and flood-free - a complete family setup.
Flood-free and well positioned within a quiet, family-friendly pocket of West Ballina, this well-designed two-storey home has been thoughtfully enhanced to offer more space, more functionality and a lifestyle that's easy to settle straight into.
At its core is a light-filled open plan kitchen, living and dining zone, designed for everyday living and connection. The kitchen is well appointed with a walk-in pantry and excellent storage, while plantation shutters throughout add a clean, timeless finish.
Multiple living zones give the home real flexibility, including a separate additional living room downstairs - ideal as a media room, kids' retreat or quiet breakout space, plus a second living area upstairs for added separation.
The master suite includes an ensuite, while a powder room downstairs adds everyday convenience.
Where this home really stands apart is the level of infrastructure and extras. In addition to the double lock-up garage, there's a tandem carport plus a large separate lock-up shed/garage - perfect for boats, trailers, hobbies or additional storage.
Outdoors, the home has been set up for year-round use. The enclosed entertaining area flows seamlessly to a terraced rear yard, creating a functional and private space for relaxing or hosting. Solar panels paired with two Tesla batteries provide long-term efficiency and energy independence.
Key features:
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms + additional powder room
- Master with ensuite
- Open plan kitchen, living and dining with walk-in pantry
- 3 separate living zones (including additional living downstairs + upstairs retreat)
- Enclosed outdoor entertaining area
- Terraced rear yard
- Double lock-up garage + tandem carport + large separate shed/garage
- Plantation shutters throughout
- Solar system with 2 x Tesla batteries
- Excellent storage throughout
- Flood-free position
- Walking distance to local shops, cafes and West Tower Tavern
- Walking distance to Emmanuel College
- Easy access to the M1
- Approx. 10 minutes to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (direct flights to Sydney & Melbourne)
- Approx. 45 minutes to Gold Coast Airport
A home that offers more than most-space, flexibility and the kind of extras that are hard to find already done.
DISCLAIMER: The information contained in the advertising of this property is based on information provided to the agents, and the vendor and agents expressly disclaim any liability arising therefrom. The accuracy of the information cannot be guaranteed, and prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries and form their own judgement as to these matters.
Listing description written by Barb Joblin, Lifestyle Group Ballina — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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