Newstead at a glance
5,638
People
$743,750
Median sale
$548/wk
Median rent
3.83%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 58 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$1,095,000
Last sold
14 June 2025
4
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
1,593 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
Last sold
$1,095,000
14 June 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Newstead (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,026/m² of land (n=93). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Newstead at a glance
5,638
People
$743,750
Median sale
$548/wk
Median rent
3.83%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 58 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Newstead
+47.2%
Median sale
Suburb $743,750
-1.23 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.83%
Suburb median $743,750 from 58 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
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
TASPlanning 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.” Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $548/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. Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property. 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. Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.
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
Newstead at a glance
5,638
People
$743,750
Median sale
$548/wk
Median rent
3.83%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 58 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Harrison Agents LauncestonBoasting a rich history as the birthplace of Sir Richard Dry, a former Premier of Tasmania, Elphin Farm homestead has been extensively renovated to achieve a seamless fusion of historic elegance and contemporary living.
Set behind a classic white picket fence and set on 1539m2 of land, the home is framed by established gardens and commands undeniable street presence. Effortlessly charming, it exemplifies timeless quality and grace.
The current owner has undertaken a meticulous and thoughtful modernisation, enhancing major components of the property while preserving its original character. The focus has been on a transformation defined by impeccable style and attention to detail.
Upgrades include a full kitchen refurbishment, the installation of ducted heating and cooling throughout, an updated bathroom, and internal and external repainting-just to name a few.
Graced with high ceilings and original floorboards, the home offers an atmosphere of refined simplicity, light, and space across its living spaces and four well-appointed bedrooms.
With a sunny north facing aspect and a focus on privacy, the rear garden and grounds are simply delightful. Lifestyle options are many, relax in the sun on the rear verandah or enjoy long lunches with family and friends in the open paved area or simply relax and take in the manicured yet elegantly rustic expanse of the landscaping. Blending dozens of lavender varieties, olive, fig & fruit trees, all sharing space with native species and loads of wide open lawn space.
An updated potting shed sits in the corner of the garden and provides a great space for nurturing your green thumb and garden storage or could easily be reimagined to suit your needs.
The stand-alone garage complements the style of the home and includes a separate spacious potential office or gym space plus an additional room for storage. The property also benefits from dual driveway access for added convenience.
Overall, this is an outstanding opportunity to secure a truly special property-enquire today to arrange your private inspection.
Listing description written by Anita Giles, Harrison Agents Launceston — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property.
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
UnknownStatutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.
Net yield / holding costs
UnknownNet yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.