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.
NSW › Shortland › Marsden St
$892,257
Last sold
16 July 2025
4
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
4
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
$892,257
16 July 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Shortland (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,281/m² of land (n=101). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
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
+3.8%
Median sale
Suburb $860,000
-0.13 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.63%
Suburb median $860,000 from 31 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012
Zone
Low Density Residential
R2
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 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 (Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012). Official parcel area about 613 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 $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.
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 (Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012). Official parcel area about 613 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 (Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012). Official parcel area about 613 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 613 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
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 CharlestownWelcome to your dream home! Nestled in the heart of Shortland, this delightful 4-bedroom residence at 23 Marsden Street offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and functionality. With ample space for the whole family, this property is designed for both relaxation and entertaining.
4 bedrooms, perfect for family living or accommodating guests. Each room is designed with comfort in mind, featuring ample natural light and stylish interiors.
Stunning renovated well-appointed bathroom, thoughtfully designed for convenience and functionality.
Enjoy the luxury of a huge double garage plus additional carport spaces, ensuring plenty of room for vehicles and storage. In addition to the garage is the adjoining studio space perfect for the home business, teenage retreat or additional living.
The inviting living room is the heart of the home, featuring modern architecture and a cozy atmosphere. The open-plan layout seamlessly connects the living area to the kitchen, making it ideal for family gatherings and entertaining.
The stylish kitchen boasts contemporary finishes and ample cabinetry, perfect for the home chef.
Step outside to your private backyard, a serene retreat featuring lush grass and beautiful landscaping. It's the perfect space for children to play, pets to roam.
The home showcases a thoughtful blend of modern decor and comfortable furnishings, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout.
Ideally located, the property is well positioned close to Newcastle University, public transport, a short drive to Stockland Jesmond for all shopping needs and local schools. With nothing left to do other than add your finishing touches, this modern updated property is sure to be popular.
Listing description written by Michael Barber, Ray White Charlestown — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.