South West Rocks at a glance
5,179
People
$555,000
Median sale
$519/wk
Median rent
4.86%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 7 recorded sales (last 24 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › South West Rocks › Herbert Appleby Circuit
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
3
Car spaces
539 m²
Land
105 m²
Building
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
No recorded sale price for this property yet.
Local land rate: recorded House sales in South West Rocks (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,205/m² of land (n=5). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
South West Rocks at a glance
5,179
People
$555,000
Median sale
$519/wk
Median rent
4.86%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 7 recorded sales (last 24 months) — a Districts calculation.
Planning
Planning scheme
Kempsey Local Environmental Plan 2013
Zone
General Residential
R1
Jurisdiction
Kempsey
Kempsey, 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 1 Sept 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 General Residential · R1 (Kempsey Local Environmental Plan 2013). Official parcel area about 541 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 $519/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 General Residential · R1 (Kempsey Local Environmental Plan 2013). Official parcel area about 541 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 General Residential · R1 (Kempsey Local Environmental Plan 2013). Official parcel area about 541 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
South West Rocks at a glance
5,179
People
$555,000
Median sale
$519/wk
Median rent
4.86%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 7 recorded sales (last 24 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Harcourts The RocksTucked away in a quiet one-way street, this well-cared-for home offers the kind of easy living that South West Rocks is known for. From its lush, green-kept lawn to its spacious indoor-outdoor design, this property delivers comfort, privacy, and that laid-back coastal lifestyle for which you've been searching.
Set on a level 539 m² block, the home is filled with natural light and offers open plan living and dining, a functional kitchen with plenty of space, and three well-sized bedrooms, each with built-in robes and ceiling fans. Step outside and you'll find a covered outdoor area, the perfect spot for year-round entertaining or simply relaxing in your own peaceful retreat.
With low-maintenance gardens, a fenced yard for pets, and all the convenience of being close to town, this is a home that makes life easy. Whether you're settling down, investing, or simply looking to enjoy more time outdoors.
Property Highlights:
• Bright and airy single-level home in a peaceful setting
• Open-plan lounge and dining with ceiling fans throughout
• Tidy kitchen with double sink, electric cooktop & oven, rangehood, and huge fridge space
• Three bedrooms, each with built-in robes and ceiling fans
• Spacious two-way bathroom with separate toilet
• Laundry with second toilet and direct yard access
• Covered outdoor entertaining area, perfect for relaxed living or weekend BBQs
• Fully fenced yard, pet-friendly and low maintenance
• Beautiful level lawn and elevated veggie garden ready to grow your own produce
• Lock-up garden shed for extra storage or tools
• Single lock-up garage with roller door and internal access
• Just a short drive to beaches, shops, schools, and everything South West Rocks has to offer
This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a move-in-ready home with lifestyle appeal and everyday practicality.
For more information or to arrange your private inspection, call, or text Eric Agostini on 0435 008 788 today.
Listing description written by Eric Agostini, Harcourts The Rocks — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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