Merriwa at a glance
1,858
People
$445,000
Median sale
$403/wk
Median rent
4.71%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 15 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Merriwa › Possum Springs Rd
$580,000
Last sold
27 Feb 2026
2
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
0
Car spaces
988,000 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
$580,000
27 Feb 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded Rural Property sales in Merriwa (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $2/m² of land (n=7). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Merriwa at a glance
1,858
People
$445,000
Median sale
$403/wk
Median rent
4.71%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 15 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Merriwa
+30.3%
Median sale
Suburb $445,000
-1.10 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 4.71%
Suburb median $445,000 from 15 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Upper Hunter Local Environmental Plan 2013
Zone
Primary Production
RU1
Jurisdiction
Upper Hunter
Upper Hunter, 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 Primary Production · RU1 (Upper Hunter Local Environmental Plan 2013). Official parcel area about 875,685 m². Dual occupancy is not confirmed from the controls loaded for this lot. Two-lot subdivision is unknown without minimum lot size and frontage. This is a screen, not a planning certificate. Zoning and lot facts are a starting point, not proof this lot outperforms the suburb. 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 $403/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms. No recorded off-street parking — often a discount versus the suburb median for the same beds.
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
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.
3 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
KnownmediumZoned Primary Production · RU1 (Upper Hunter Local Environmental Plan 2013). Official parcel area about 875,685 m². Dual occupancy is not confirmed from the controls loaded for this lot. 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 875,685 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
Merriwa at a glance
1,858
People
$445,000
Median sale
$403/wk
Median rent
4.71%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 15 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by McGrath Central TablelandsCovering 98.8 hectares (244 acres) of largely cleared, gently undulating land, this property offers an exceptional canvas for rural living or recreational pursuits. Perfect as a building site or recreational retreat, the land is highly usable and showcases beautiful, expansive views across the Goulburn River National Park.
Conveniently located just 20 minutes from Merriwa and 2.5 hours from the popular city of Newcastle, this property features a partially completed cosy 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom weekender-style cabin which provides future flexibility or temporary accommodation. A dwelling entitlement is in place, allowing you to build your dream rural home (STCA). Fully fenced on all boundaries, the property features a solar-powered bore and two large dams providing reliable water, established shade trees to keep stock comfortable during the warmer months, and expansive open areas.
The size and layout of the land make it a suitable parcel for recreational pursuits such as motorbike riding, 4WDing, and wildlife spotting, while still offering privacy and productivity. Experience the perfect balance of seclusion and convenience, only 20 minutes from the services and amenities of town.
This is a rare opportunity to combine lifestyle, recreation, and long-term potential in a stunning rural setting. For more information or to book an inspection contact Stewart Adlington on 0400 890 432 or Mackenzie Andriske on 0499 550 220.
Listing description written by Stewart Adlington, McGrath Central Tablelands — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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