Islington at a glance
2,320
People
$1,037,500
Median sale
$685/wk
Median rent
3.43%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 28 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Islington › Islington St
$845,000
Last sold
2 Aug 2024
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
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
$845,000
2 Aug 2024 · derived via latest_sale
Islington at a glance
2,320
People
$1,037,500
Median sale
$685/wk
Median rent
3.43%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 28 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Islington
-18.6%
Median sale
Suburb $1,037,500
+0.79 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.43%
Suburb median $1,037,500 from 28 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012
Zone
Medium Density Residential
R3
Jurisdiction
Newcastle
Newcastle, 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 1 Sept 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 Medium Density Residential · R3 (Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012). Official parcel area about 217 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 $685/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 Medium Density Residential · R3 (Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012). Official parcel area about 217 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 Medium Density Residential · R3 (Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012). Official parcel area about 217 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
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
Islington at a glance
2,320
People
$1,037,500
Median sale
$685/wk
Median rent
3.43%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 28 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Century 21 NovocastrianA vibrant and trendy suburb close to the city, this home is a dream come true for first-time home buyers, savvy investors, and those looking to downsize in a prime location.
* Three functional size bedrooms with built-in robes and ceiling fans
* Generous kitchen equipped with gas cooking and ample storage space, perfect for those who love to cook.
* The bathroom is ready to be transformed into your own personal space
* Rear lane access with an automated gate opener makes parking a breeze and secure.
* French doors open onto a low-maintenance paved rear yard
It's surrounded by public schools and TAFE NSW, providing excellent educational opportunities. With various public transport options within walking distance, commuting is made easy.
Embrace the ease of inner-city living with direct access to riverside walks, Islington Park, and cycling routes that extend to Nobbys Beach via the beautiful harbour foreshore.
Over the past 12 months, the suburb of Islington has experienced a 7.1% increase in the property market, with property values rising by 62.5% over the past five years. This significant growth has established Islington as a highly sought-after location within the Newcastle region, positioning it as an up-and-coming suburb. Additionally, Newcastle City Council's development plans along the Islington Corridor promise to revitalise the area, offering a fresh outlook for the community.?
Zoning: R3 Medium Density Residential
Land Area: 196sqm approx
Council: Newcastle
Land Rates: $2272pa approx
Water Rates: $916pa approx
'PREVIEW'
This means the property has just been listed and is in the first weeks of marketing. If you inspect the home, you will be amongst the first buyers to view the property. The sellers have not yet formally set a price for the property as they want to obtain feedback from the market prior to promoting a price. Century 21 will provide you with information on recently sold properties in the area whilst the property is being promoted for sale by Preview. You can definitely buy a property during the 'Preview' promotion, there is no barrier to making an offer to purchase the property. The seller can accept an offer at any time.
We have obtained all information from sources we believe to be reliable; however, we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Prospective purchasers are advised to carry out their own investigations. Photos maybe digitally edited and include virtual furniture.
Listing description written by Casey Healey, Century 21 Novocastrian — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.