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 › Whitburn Cl
$980,000
Last sold
10 July 2026
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
728.8 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
$980,000
10 July 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Charlestown (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,706/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
-10.9%
Median sale
Suburb $1,100,000
+0.40 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
Public Recreation
RE1
Jurisdiction
Lake Macquarie
Lake Macquarie, 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 Public Recreation · RE1 (Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014). Official parcel area about 731 m². Dual occupancy is not confirmed from the controls loaded for this lot. Two-lot subdivision is unknown without minimum lot size and frontage. 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.” 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
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.
3 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
KnownmediumZoned Public Recreation · RE1 (Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014). Official parcel area about 731 m². Dual occupancy is not confirmed from the controls loaded for this lot. 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 731 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
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 Presence Real EstateTucked away in a private, leafy cul-de-sac and backing onto lush bushland, this much-loved family home offers a peaceful retreat only moments from everyday essentials. It offers the ideal haven for first home buyers and growing families seeking an adaptable, spacious home with a genuine sense of sanctuary.
Framed by beautiful established gardens, the home welcomes you with a pretty wrap-around timber verandah - the perfect spot to enjoy a morning cuppa accompanied by birdsong. Step inside to a well-kept home that's been lovingly held by the same family for many years. A traditional lounge offers a calm, comfortable space for relaxed evenings, flowing through to the air-conditioned dining room where a charming stained-glass feature adds character and warmth. The renovated, skylit kitchen is a home chef's dream, featuring stone benchtops, soft-close cabinetry, abundant drawers and a generous pantry. The natural light and clever layout make both everyday cooking and weekend entertaining a pleasure.
Adjoining the kitchen is an inviting family room extension, a versatile second living space featuring character polished boards.
Three comfortable bedrooms, each with built-in robes, are serviced by a neat bathroom with a shower, separate toilet and plenty of vanity storage. There's also a second toilet, mudroom and a good-sized laundry to keep family routines running smoothly.
French doors open from the family room to the rear yard, creating easy indoor-outdoor flow and allowing you to keep an eye on the kids as they play outside to their hearts content. It's a wonderful space for fun and adventure, all set against the leafy backdrop of tranquil bushland.
Alongside the large garage with workshop, an adjoining studio adds fantastic flexibility. Whether you need a quiet home office, creative studio, teen retreat or hobby room, this versatile space will grow with your family.
Families will love the location, with numerous daycare options, Wiripaang Public, St Paul's Primary, St Mary's Catholic College and Hunter Sports High all just moments away. Charlestown Square is just a short drive for shopping, cafe and entertainment options. Within minutes you can be relaxing on Redhead or Dudley beach or enjoying a lakeside walk at Warners Bay. Commuters can take advantage of nearby bus routes for local destinations or use the inner-city bypass to connect quickly to major arterial routes.
Loved by the same family for many years, this home is now ready for its next chapter, and is ideal for a range of buyers wanting a property that fits today's lifestyle while offering plenty of potential for the future. Come and take a look today!
Features include:
• Tranquil family home backing onto lush bushland - wonderfully private yet only moments from everyday essentials.
• Two generous living areas, including a welcoming classic lounge plus a family room where French doors connect you to the yard.
• Modern skylit kitchen featuring stone benchtops, soft-close cabinetry, wall oven, abundant drawer space and a generous pantry. It connects effortlessly with both living areas and adjoins a spacious, air-conditioned dining zone.
• Three good-sized bedrooms, all featuring built-in wardrobes.
• Neat bathroom with a practical layout including a shower, great vanity storage and a separate toilet.
• Good-sized laundry, additional toilet and a handy mudroom to keep bags, shoes and school gear.
• Superb covered outdoor entertaining area - a great space for entertaining and relaxed alfresco dinners year-round.
• Great sized backyard providing a secure haven for kids and pets to play to their hearts content.
• Large garage that can fit 2 cars with workshop, plus a flexible adjoining studio - ideal as a home office, creative studio, teen retreat or hobby room.
• Leafy, secluded pocket near schools, Charlestown Square, beautiful beaches, the lake and seamless commuter routes. Privacy and convenience in one very appealing package.
Outgoings:
Council rates - $2,197 p.a. approx.*
Water rates - $900 p.a. approx.*
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 Paula Ashcroft, Presence Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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