Macquarie Hills at a glance
3,614
People
$963,000
Median sale
$828/wk
Median rent
4.47%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 26 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Macquarie Hills › Ripon Way
$950,000
Last sold
7 June 2024
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
548 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
$950,000
7 June 2024 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Macquarie Hills (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,493/m² of land (n=99). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Macquarie Hills at a glance
3,614
People
$963,000
Median sale
$828/wk
Median rent
4.47%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 26 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Macquarie Hills
-1.3%
Median sale
Suburb $963,000
+0.06 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 4.47%
Suburb median $963,000 from 26 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014
Zone
Low Density Residential
R2
Jurisdiction
Lake Macquarie
Lake Macquarie, 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 Low Density Residential · R2 (Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014). Official parcel area about 537 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 $828/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 (Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014). Official parcel area about 537 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 (Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014). Official parcel area about 537 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
Macquarie Hills at a glance
3,614
People
$963,000
Median sale
$828/wk
Median rent
4.47%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 26 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Harcourts NewcastleIdeally located within family-friendly Macquarie Hills, this charming three-bedroom home ticks all the boxes for homebuyers searching for a peaceful, effortless retreat with not a thing to do but move in and enjoy!
Flooded with natural light, the interior feels spacious, bright and airy through its thoughtful, well-planned layout, where you find a lovely open-plan at the heart of it all. Designed with family living in mind, this space enjoys easy interaction with the tastefully appointed kitchen, while extending seamlessly to the connecting sunroom. An absolute delight to retreat to, this space offers relaxed indoor-outdoor appeal, framed by a gorgeous green aspect entertainers will adore. Generously proportioned, the three bedrooms are all set to impress, as are the polished ensuite and full family bathroom. And if all that's not enough, consider the delightful patio and private yard, with further practicality found in the double garage and garden shed.
From the front door, it's an easy stroll to the superb Neegulbah playground, while in the car, it's a short drive to Cardiff and Glendale for all the essentials. Lake Macquarie is also moments away, with Warners Bay's popular cafes and lakeside walking tracks providing the perfect way to while away your weekend.
Desirable family-friendly setting with only neighbourhood traffic passing by
Effortless single level layout reveals thoughtful design and abundant natural light
Elegant neutral tones and new plantation shutters further enhance each inviting space
Air-conditioned open-plan living extends naturally to versatile sunroom with garden views
Delightful kitchen boasts stone benches, two-tone cabinetry and quality appliances, complemented by a large pantry, handy water filter tap and island breakfast bar
Spacious master features walk-in robe and ensuite with stone-topped dual vanity and walk-in shower
Two further bedrooms (one with built-in robe, one with built-in robe and desk)
Main bathroom complementary to ensuite, featuring shower, bath and separate WC
Modern laundry provides convenient access to yard
Large patio offers easy alfresco dining bordered by established landscaping and private yard
Garden shed; double garage
4,000L water tank feeds gardens and toilets
Town gas connects to showers and kitchen cooktop
Moments to zoned Cardiff Public School and Cardiff High School
Just 3km to Cardiff's supermarkets, dining options and train station, 5km to Stockland Glendale
Less than 10 minutes to Warners Bay Foreshore (5.5km) and around 25 minutes to Newcastle CBD (14km)
* This information has been prepared to assist solely in the marketing of this property. While all care has been taken to ensure the information provided herein is correct, we do not take responsibility for any inaccuracies. Accordingly, all interested parties should make their own enquiries to verify the information.
Listing description written by Joshua Lloyd, Harcourts Newcastle — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.