Thornton at a glance
13,073
People
$890,000
Median sale
$703/wk
Median rent
4.11%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 110 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Thornton › Skylark Ave
$675,000
Last sold
14 May 2026
2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
363 m²
Land
132 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
$675,000
14 May 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Thornton (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,300/m² of land (n=141). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Thornton at a glance
13,073
People
$890,000
Median sale
$703/wk
Median rent
4.11%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 110 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Thornton
-24.2%
Median sale
Suburb $890,000
+1.31 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 4.11%
Suburb median $890,000 from 110 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011
Zone
General Residential
R1
Jurisdiction
Maitland
Maitland, 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 was queried and no heritage listed area was detected on this parcel (NSW ePlanning Spatial Viewer, retrieved 31 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 General Residential · R1 (Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 26,656 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 $703/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 (Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 26,656 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.
3 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
KnownmediumZoned General Residential · R1 (Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011). Official parcel area about 26,656 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?
KnownmediumOfficial parcel about 26,656 m² — land size can look like optionality. No 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
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
Thornton at a glance
13,073
People
$890,000
Median sale
$703/wk
Median rent
4.11%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 110 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Clarke & Co Estate AgentsProperty Highlights:
- Impressive townhouse living spanning two levels with a rare 363sqm yard!
- Fujitsu split system air conditioning in the living/dining and both bedrooms, plus a gas bayonet
- A mix of tile and carpet flooring, LED downlights and vertical blinds
- Open plan living and dining area with dual sliding door access to the yard
- Well appointed kitchen with 40mm benchtops, a breakfast bar, a built-in pantry, gas cooking and quality appliances
- Two bedrooms, both with built-in robes for convenient storage
- An ensuite to the main plus a main bathroom with a bath, a shower and a separate WC, plus an additional WC in the downstairs laundry
- Alfresco area with a gas bayonet and power access
- A generously sized, fully fenced 363sqm grassed yard, offering plenty of room for kids and pets to play
- Attached single car garage with internal access to the home
- Visitor parking available within the complex for added convenience
Outgoings:
Council Rate: $1,324.08 approx, per annum
Strata Rate: $2,464 approx. per annum
Rental Return: $590 - $610 approx. per week
Spanning two levels and boasting an impressive 363sqm yard, this well presented townhouse offers a rare combination of space, functionality and low maintenance living, making it a standout opportunity in a convenient Thornton setting.
Positioned to simplify everyday life, this address places local schooling, parklands and neighbourhood shops close by, while Green Hills Shopping Centre and Maitland expand your options for retail, dining and services just a short drive away. When the weekend arrives, Newcastle's coastline and the Hunter Valley's wineries are both within easy reach, offering a variety of lifestyle options.
From the street, a contemporary façade creates a clean and modern first impression, complemented by an attached single garage with internal access. Stepping inside, a mix of tile and carpet flooring flows throughout, with LED downlights and vertical blinds providing a simple and functional finish.
Upstairs, the main bedroom is fitted with Fujitsu split system air conditioning and a built-in robe, along with its own ensuite featuring a shower, a vanity and a toilet. The second bedroom also includes a built-in robe and its own split system air conditioning, serviced by the main bathroom, which offers a built-in bath, a shower, a vanity and a separate WC for added convenience. On the entry level, a practical laundry includes an additional WC, enhancing everyday functionality.
The kitchen is well equipped for everyday use, finished with 40mm benchtops, a breakfast bar, a dual sink, a tiled splashback and a built-in pantry, complemented by quality appliances including a Westinghouse oven, a gas cooktop with an integrated rangehood overhead and a Dishlex dishwasher, creating a practical and easy to use space for daily living.
Flowing from here, the living and dining zone is kept comfortable with Fujitsu split system air conditioning and a gas bayonet, with two sliding doors opening directly to the backyard, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor connection.
Outside, the alfresco comes complete with a gas bayonet and power access, while beyond, the fully fenced yard opens to a substantial grassed area, delivering an impressive 363sqm of outdoor space rarely found in townhouse living.
Combining generous outdoor space, a practical layout and a location that keeps everything within easy reach, this Thornton townhouse presents a smart opportunity for owner occupiers and investors alike. With a large amount of interest expected from a broad range of buyers, we encourage our clients to contact the team at Clarke & Co Estate Agents today to arrange their inspections.
Why you'll love where you live;
- A short drive to local shopping, schooling and train station
- Located just 15 minutes from Green Hills Shopping Centre, offering an impressive range of retail, dining and entertainment options close to home
- 20 minutes to Maitland CBD and the Levee riverside precinct
- 40 minutes to the city lights and sights of Newcastle
- 35 minutes to the gourmet delights of the Hunter Valley Vineyards
Disclaimer:
All information contained herein is gathered from sources we deem to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee its accuracy and interested persons should rely on their own enquiries.
Listing description written by Mikhaela Enright, Clarke & Co Estate Agents — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.