Blackbutt at a glance
3,488
People
$1,097,500
Median sale
$679/wk
Median rent
3.22%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 16 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Blackbutt › Echidna Pl
$1,490,000
For sale
Asking
4
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
803 m²
Land
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
$1,490,000
Asking · $1,856/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Blackbutt at a glance
3,488
People
$1,097,500
Median sale
$679/wk
Median rent
3.22%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 16 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Blackbutt
+35.8%
Median sale
Suburb $1,097,500
-0.85 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.22%
Suburb median $1,097,500 from 16 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
$67,829 on top of the price (4.6% 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.
Pre-filled with Blackbutt'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 $679/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 2.4%. 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
UnknownArea
Blackbutt at a glance
3,488
People
$1,097,500
Median sale
$679/wk
Median rent
3.22%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 16 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Innovate Property GroupTucked away in a quiet, elevated pocket of Blackbutt, 23 Echidna Place is an architecturally designed masterpiece that offers a rare blend of privacy, scale, and creative character.
Set on a substantial 803m² block, the home is framed by meticulously landscaped gardens featuring beautiful mosaic art, creating an immediate sense of peace and exclusion from the outside world.
This is a residence designed for those who value space, versatility, and the ability to entertain in a private, tranquil setting.
The upper level of the home is defined by light-filled interiors and high-quality compressed bamboo flooring that lead to a generous, updated kitchen. Thoughtfully designed for the home chef, the kitchen features premium Caesar stone benchtops, a gas cooktop, and an abundance of cabinetry. The layout flows naturally into the formal dining and living room, which open onto a wide verandah.
From this elevated position, you can enjoy a morning coffee while taking in serene views across the lake and toward the ocean horizon. Three spacious bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, a beautiful bathroom with a large corner spa bath and a large, functional laundry complete this level.
The ground floor serves as a versatile retreat, perfect for multi-generational families, long-term guests, or a premium work-from-home setup. This self-contained style space includes a fourth bedroom, a second living area, a dedicated kitchenette and a bathroom.
Outdoors, you will find an impressive entertaining hub, with an undercover alfresco area, complete with a built-in BBQ, offering the perfect vantage point overlooking the sparkling saltwater concrete pool and the surrounding private gardens.
Adding to the property's immense appeal is a separate studio, currently utilised as an art space, offering the perfect sanctuary for hobbies, crafts, or a home office.
Practicality is a hallmark of this home, with a double garage and significant additional parking space specifically designed to accommodate boats, caravans, or multiple vehicles. A garden shed provides extra storage for tools and equipment.
Located in the highly sought-after suburb of Blackbutt, you are perfectly positioned to enjoy the best of the Illawarra lifestyle. Nature lovers will appreciate being moments away from the lush trails of Blackbutt Forest Reserve, while the vibrant Shellharbour City Centre and Stockland Shopping Precinct are just minutes from your door.
For weekend leisure, the world-class Shell Cove Waterfront Marina and pristine local beaches are within easy reach, offering a rich array of dining, shopping, and coastal recreation.
Property Features
Architectural Design: Unique 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home with a double garage.
Expansive Block: 803m² of private, beautifully landscaped grounds with custom mosaic features.
Dual Living Potential: Downstairs level includes the 4th bedroom, second living area, and kitchenette.
Chef's Kitchen: Updated with Caesar stone benchtops, gas cooking, and extensive storage.
Stunning Views: Elevated verandah with views encompassing the lake and ocean.
Outdoor Entertaining: Undercover alfresco area with built-in BBQ overlooking a saltwater concrete pool.
Versatile Studio: Separate detached studio ideal for an art room, workshop, or home office.
Parking & Storage: Significant space for a boat or caravan, plus a double garage and garden shed.
Premium Finishes: Gleaming high-quality compressed bamboo flooring, large laundry, and built-in wardrobes to three bedrooms.
Prime Location: Minutes to Shellharbour Marina, Blackbutt Reserve, Stockland Shopping Centre, and local schools.
Listing description written by Mark Spinelli, Innovate Property Group — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
NSW 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.