Shortland at a glance
5,480
People
$860,000
Median sale
$600/wk
Median rent
3.63%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 31 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$840,000–$870,000
For sale
Asking range
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
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
$840,000–$870,000
Asking range
No recorded sale for this property.
Shortland at a glance
5,480
People
$860,000
Median sale
$600/wk
Median rent
3.63%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 31 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Shortland
-2.3%
Median sale
Suburb $860,000
+0.08 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.63%
Suburb median $860,000 from 31 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.
$36,079 on top of the price (4.3% 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 Shortland'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 $600/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 3.7%. 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
Shortland at a glance
5,480
People
$860,000
Median sale
$600/wk
Median rent
3.63%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 31 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Ray White Newcastle | Lake MacquarieWelcome to an exceptional residence that seamlessly blends modern elegance, high end upgrades, and low maintenance indoor outdoor living. Packed with premium inclusions, this light filled townhouse offers a clever, versatile layout. From the moment you step through the keyless coded entry, you are greeted by an atmosphere of style, comfort, and security.
At the heart of the townhouse is a brand new designer kitchen, perfectly positioned to service the spacious living and dining zones. Both the main bathroom and the master suite's private ensuite feature new renovations with high end modern finishes. Tinted windows paired with classic plantation shutters and ceiling fans throughout enhance the interior aesthetic while providing exceptional light control and energy efficiency. Year round climate control is made easy with split system air conditioning positioned in the living area/kitchen, master bedroom, and additional bedroom.
Step outside into your ultimate low maintenance backyard sanctuary. The outdoor space boasts fresh landscaping, a new deck, and a stylish pergola. Highlighting this area is a large retractable block out screen that creates a completely private, insect proof sunroom, perfect for year round alfresco dining and entertaining. Adding to the townhouse's unique appeal, it offers a double gated side entrance, complemented by an extra deep single garage with ample space for storage or hobbies.
Key Features:
• Designer Interior Upgrades: Brand new kitchen and newly renovated main bathroom and ensuite
• Climate & Privacy: Split system air conditioning to the living area/kitchen, master bedroom, and additional bedroom, ceiling fans throughout, tinted windows, and plantation shutters
• Versatile Outdoor Living: Fully landscaped, low maintenance yard featuring a new deck, pergola, and a retractable block out screen forming an insect proof sunroom
• Exclusive Access & Parking: Keyless coded entry, extra deep single garage with dedicated storage space, and convenient double gated side access
Location Highlights:
• Local Amenities: Moments from local Shortland shops, essential services, and public transport options right at your doorstep
• Proximity to Education: Minutes from the University of Newcastle (Callaghan Campus), making it ideal for professionals, students, or astute investors
• Connected Lifestyle: Quick access to the Hunter Expressway, Newcastle Inner City Bypass, and Newcastle CBD, keeping local beaches, dining, and shopping precincts within easy reach
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to secure a turnkey townhouse where all the hard work has already been done for you. For further information or to arrange a private inspection, please contact Jackson Manning today on 0406 242 784 or via email at jackson.manning@raywhite.com
Disclaimer: We have obtained this property information from sources we believe to be reliable; however, we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Prospective buyers are advised to carry out their own investigations.
Listing description written by Kosta Apostolidis, Ray White Newcastle | Lake Macquarie — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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