Blacksmiths at a glance
1,877
People
$1,370,000
Median sale
$711/wk
Median rent
2.70%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 9 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Blacksmiths › Carawa St
2
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
607 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 Blacksmiths (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $2,123/m² of land (n=41). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Blacksmiths at a glance
1,877
People
$1,370,000
Median sale
$711/wk
Median rent
2.70%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 9 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Planning
Planning scheme
Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014
Zone
Low Density Residential
R2
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 Low Density Residential · R2 (Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014). Official parcel area about 611 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 $711/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 (Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014). Official parcel area about 611 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 Low Density Residential · R2 (Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014). Official parcel area about 611 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 611 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
Blacksmiths at a glance
1,877
People
$1,370,000
Median sale
$711/wk
Median rent
2.70%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 9 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by First National Real Estate Andrew McGrathWelcome to 23 Carawa St, Blacksmiths.
Call Fiona Scott on 0488 098 996 to organise your inspection right away.
If you have dreamed of living by the beach, in a quiet, friendly, close knit community where everyone knows your name - then this YOUR opportunity to begin living your dream lifestyle!
Blacksmiths is the perfect coastal suburb for anyone looking to enjoy the best of what Coastal Living has to offer. The pristine and patrolled beaches, the stunning shores of Lake Macquarie or the crystal clear waters of Swansea Channel. The whole, family friendly suburb, is completely flat, with walking/cycle tracks meandering along the coastline to a very well-equipped shopping village on the edge of town, as well as the very well regarded local public school which is just two streets away.
At the end of your street (and many other in Blackies) less than 500m away, there's a walkway through the coastal shrubs to the white sandy beach. The Surf Club is just a short stroll if you care to enjoy a swim between the flags. The Channel, Boat Ramps and Grannys Pool are all easily accessible from this home.
Whether you are after the water sports lifestyle, are a sun seeker, or simply love the calming lifestyle of the coast, this home offers the ideal setting for seaside living.
The fresh two-bedroom property has been well maintained and will surprise you with its many useful features, including, timber floors, built-ins to both bedrooms, servery bench in the kitchen area, an internal laundry, as well as a small home office space or reading nook area. This property is fully fenced, has bottled gas heating and solar panels.
This is your opportunity to move in and start dreaming of your perfect home. The options are endless with this 607m block. It really is a blank canvas; do you start with renovating to suit your style inside or create your dream outdoor living area in the large almost untouched back yard. Either way, you have time to sit back and relax while you decide what you would like to do. This home is ready for you to move straight in, without lifting a finger first.
Do not miss this opportunity to secure your very own property in this beautiful suburb. If you are looking for your family home, a weekender, or a strong investment, this property has it all.
The information contained herein has been provided by people we believe to be reliable, however all interested parties must make their own enquiries.
Listing description written by Fiona Scott, First National Real Estate Andrew McGrath — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.