Balgowlah Heights at a glance
3,464
People
$5,050,000
Median sale
$2,013/wk
Median rent
2.07%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 5 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Balgowlah Heights › Ernest St
4
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
556 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
No recorded sale price for this property yet.
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Balgowlah Heights (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $6,801/m² of land (n=31). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Balgowlah Heights at a glance
3,464
People
$5,050,000
Median sale
$2,013/wk
Median rent
2.07%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 5 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Planning
Planning scheme
Manly Local Environmental Plan 2013
Zone
Low Density Residential
R2
Jurisdiction
Northern Beaches
Northern Beaches, 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 Low Density Residential · R2 (Manly Local Environmental Plan 2013). Official parcel area about 579 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 $2,013/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 Low Density Residential · R2 (Manly Local Environmental Plan 2013). Official parcel area about 579 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 Low Density Residential · R2 (Manly Local Environmental Plan 2013). Official parcel area about 579 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
Balgowlah Heights at a glance
3,464
People
$5,050,000
Median sale
$2,013/wk
Median rent
2.07%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 5 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Clarke & Humel PropertyStep through the gate and descend into a private garden paradise with near-level lawn areas and sun-drenched decks enveloped by soaring gums, exotic palms and fragrant hibiscus, where a beautifully designed residence blends effortlessly into the landscape. Wrapped in expansive spreads of glass and artistically crafted in an earthy modern aesthetic, the single-level home features separate living and dining spaces, a sleek open-plan kitchen, ultra-chic bathrooms and a private basement retreat area. Placed on 556sqm with a north rear aspect and tranquil leafy outlooks at every turn, its central leafy setting is a short stroll to the primary school, village eateries and harbourside parkland.
* A secluded sanctuary with a rainforest-like ambience, coupled with a residence styled to complement the setting
* Generous glass-framed living space with a cosy gas log fireplace overlooks the gardens, pond and water feature
* Glass French doors open to a vast sunlit entertainers’ deck with an automatic awning and tranquil northerly views
* Separate dining room with a skylight, storage cupboards and leafy picture-window outlooks over the lush gardens
* Stylish open plan stone kitchen with V-Zug induction cooking, integrated Miele fridge/freezer and dishwasher
* Extra-spacious bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, the main and guest bedrooms have ensuites
* Ultra-chic bathrooms with fixed and hand-held shower heads and heated flooring, the main ensuite has a bath
* The sunny basement retreat is a flexible breakout room with a laundry sink and bench that doubles as a wet bar
* High ceilings, plantation shutters, timber flooring, ducted air conditioning and ceiling fans in most rooms
* Enclosed and private near level front lawn and deck areas with a feature pond and water fountain
* Hidden front deck and rear courtyard bask in northern sun, and the tropical gardens are exquisitely landscaped
* 150m from buses to Manly and express services to the city, 180m to tennis courts, 320m to The Heights Cafe
* 310m to Balgowlah Heights Public School, 770m to Tania Park and 800m to village shops, eateries and IGA
* Automatic double garage with storage underneath, walk to Clontarf Beach and Forty Baskets Beach
Council: $3,223pa approx
Water: $798pa approx
Listing description written by Kingsley Looker, Clarke & Humel Property — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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