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NSW › Cardiff › Lowry St

23 Lowry St, Cardiff NSW 2285

House

3

Bedrooms

1

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

714.5 m²

Land

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Districts View

What should you know about this lot before spending serious money?

Why this property?

  • FactLand 715 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Cardiff (last 5 years) with land size: median $1,451/m² of land (n=123). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

  • FactZoned Low Density Residential (R2) under the Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014.(NSW ePlanning Spatial Viewer · 30 Aug 2026)

What could make it worth less?

No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.

What should you verify next?

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

What this lot has actually traded at

Last sold

No recorded sale price for this property yet.

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Cardiff (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,451/m² of land (n=123). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Cardiff at a glance

7,014

People

$909,000

Median sale

$656/wk

Median rent

3.75%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 56 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Cardiff report →

Planning

Planning and development

Planning scheme

Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014

Zone

Low Density Residential

R2

Jurisdiction

Lake Macquarie

Lake Macquarie, NSW

Planning overlays

  • heightDetected
  • heritageNot detected

Planning constraints

  • 98.5

Development activity

Not detected

Source

  • Provider: NSW ePlanning Spatial Viewer
  • Dataset: Planning Portal Principal Planning — Land Zoning Map
  • Retrieved: 30 Aug 2026
  • Version: 1
  • Parcel: 100622091

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

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, bushfire and heritage

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Flood

Not retrieved

Flood exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Bushfire

Not retrieved

Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Heritage

Not detected — official

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

Property history

  1. Soldprice unknown13 Feb 2026
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted6 Nov 2025
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted6 Nov 2025

Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.

Capital growth

NSW

Why this lot, not just this suburb

Why could this property outperform?

Confidence: medium

Zoned Low Density Residential · R2 (Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014). Official parcel area about 727 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.

What could kill that thesis?

Confidence: low

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

Income, competition, and yield

What will it realistically rent for?

Confidence: low

No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $656/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms.

What competition will it face?

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.

What does the yield actually look like?

Confidence: low

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

What this means for this property

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 727 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.

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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

What is known for this property

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

    Knownmedium

    Zoned Low Density Residential · R2 (Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014). Official parcel area about 727 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

    Unknown

    NSW has a statewide DA API. Nearby (100–800 m) applications are not loaded for this property yet.

  • Honest achievable rent

    Knownlow

    This 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

    Unknown

    Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.

  • Why is this cheap?

    Knownmedium

    Official parcel about 727 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

    Unknown

    Flood overlay has not been queried for this lot. Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”

  • Catalyst exposure

    Unknown

    Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.

  • This lot's DA history

    Knownmedium

    No development applications were returned for this parcel. That is not a statement about nearby lots.

  • Statutory land value versus ask

    Unknown

    NSW Valuer General land values are not loaded for this property yet.

  • Net yield / holding costs

    Unknown

    NSW net yield needs land tax and VG inputs that are not loaded. Gross yield from listings is not net yield.

Area

Cardiff in one glance

Cardiff at a glance

7,014

People

$909,000

Median sale

$656/wk

Median rent

3.75%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 56 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Cardiff report →

Keep researching

  • Why Cardiff? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Cardiff →
  • Other records on Lowry St →

Listing material

Listed by LJ Hooker Lake Macquarie l Belmont

Renovated Retreat with Relaxed Charm and Modern Comfort

Perfectly positioned in a peaceful pocket of Cardiff, this beautifully renovated three-bedroom weatherboard home combines classic character with contemporary style. Designed for easy living and infused with natural light, the home enjoys a lush green backdrop and a relaxed indoor-outdoor flow that perfectly complements its family-friendly layout

From the moment you step inside, the warm timber floorboards and spacious proportions set the tone. The large living room welcomes you in, filled with sunshine and comfort thanks to the split-system air-conditioning and full-length windows. A versatile ground-floor retreat adds flexibility to the floorplan - ideal as a home office, media room, or guest space.

The striking kitchen forms the heart of the home, featuring elegant stone surfaces, a designer tiled splashback, and beautiful treetop views. The adjoining dining area captures natural light through wide windows and opens directly onto a private balcony - the perfect spot for morning coffee or evening meals surrounded by greenery.

Read the full description

All three bedrooms are bright and airy, two featuring built-in wardrobes, while the master bedroom includes air-conditioning for year-round comfort. The recently renovated bathroom adds a touch of luxury with its wall-hung vanity, designer tiling, and indulgent freestanding bathtub.

Outdoor living is effortless, with multiple spaces to unwind - two rear balconies, a sunny front porch, and a ground-level alfresco area that overlooks the tiered gardens and established trees, creating a private and peaceful setting. The fully landscaped backyard offers shade, greenery, and a calming retreat from the bustle of everyday life.

Practical features abound, including a lock-up garage with workshop space, a downstairs WC, and easy off-street parking. The home's location completes the picture - within minutes (approx.) of Stockland Glendale and Cardiff town centre, with public transport, schools, clubs, and dining all close by for daily convenience.

Blending timeless charm with fresh modern updates, this property delivers relaxed family living in one of Cardiff's most peaceful and well-connected locations.

(We have obtained all information in this document from sources we believe to be reliable; however, we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Prospective purchasers are advised to carry out their own investigations).

Listing description written by Steven Georgalas, LJ Hooker Lake Macquarie l Belmont — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

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