Balgowlah at a glance
8,402
People
$3,915,000
Median sale
$976/wk
Median rent
1.30%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 12 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Balgowlah › Woodland St
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
4
Car spaces
676.6 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
No recorded sale price for this property yet.
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Balgowlah (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $6,626/m² of land (n=20). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Balgowlah at a glance
8,402
People
$3,915,000
Median sale
$976/wk
Median rent
1.30%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 12 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Planning
Planning scheme
Manly Local Environmental Plan 2013
Zone
General Residential
R1
Jurisdiction
Northern Beaches
Northern Beaches, NSW
Not detected
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 2 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 General Residential · R1 (Manly Local Environmental Plan 2013). Official parcel area about 692 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 $976/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 General Residential · R1 (Manly Local Environmental Plan 2013). Official parcel area about 692 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.
4 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
KnownmediumZoned General Residential · R1 (Manly Local Environmental Plan 2013). Official parcel area about 692 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 692 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
KnownmediumNo development applications were returned for this parcel. That is not a statement about nearby lots.
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
Balgowlah at a glance
8,402
People
$3,915,000
Median sale
$976/wk
Median rent
1.30%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 12 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by CunninghamsFIND. Set on a substantial near-level parcel of approx 676.60sqm (15.24m frontage x 44.68m), this property enjoys a sunny west-facing backyard and a prime position just a short stroll from Stockland Balgowlah Shopping Centre and the vibrant surrounding Village hub. Offering outstanding potential, it presents an exceptional opportunity to capitalise on the updated Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy provisions in one of the area's most convenient locations (STCA).
LOVE. A large home with multiple internal living areas and near original interiors is offered with separate garage, carport and manicured front gardens and lawn. Whether it's a development opportunity or building your forever home, this site creates unlimited potential for families, developers, or investors seeking long-term value in a prized Northern Beaches setting.
- Large open plan living and dining zones with lots of space for the family flowing to a covered elevated patio
- Good sized backyard flowing from the internal living areas
- Large kitchen with electric cooktop with good connection to the living spaces
- Separate pantry/store room
- Spacious main bedroom with mirrored robe and second bedroom with fireplace
- Family bathroom with shower and bath
- External laundry with second shower
- The home features high ceilings and lovely timber floors in the living area
- Convenient side access into the backyard and garage, with a front carport
LIVE. The nearby shopping hub at Stockland and cafes and Village shopping along Sydney Road is just a few minutes' walk away, with Seaforth Village only a few minutes by car or bus. The vibrancy of Manly and all it has to offer with beaches, restaurants, shopping, and bars is also only minutes away. The quiet leafy green location is perfectly placed for a stroll into Manly via the majestic North Harbour Walk and a swim at Fairlight Beach on the way. Express bus services to the city can be accessed from nearby Sydney Road, or catch a ferry from Manly, which is only a four-minute drive away. Great schools, golf courses, beaches and playing fields are all in close proximity.
RATES/SIZE:
Water rates: Approx $172.83 pq
Council rates: Approx $800.06 pq
Size: Approx 676.60sqm
ABOUT THE AREA
Local Transport:
- Buses to City CBD, Warringah Mall and Manly
- Hop Skip Jump bus to Stockland Balgowlah Shopping Centre
Shopping & Dining:
- Balgowlah Heights Village shops, cafes and restaurants
- Stockland Balgowlah shopping centre
- Westfield Warringah Mall
Schools:
- Balgowlah Heights Primary School
- Balgowlah Boys High School
- Mackellar Girls High School
WHAT THE OWNER LOVES:
- We love the location – it's so close to shopping, transport and schools
- It's a great sized block of land with lots of afternoon sun in the backyard
- The home has been wonderful to live in but its ready for its next phase
Disclaimer: Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and thoroughness of the information provided to you in our marketing material, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by our Vendors, and as such, Cunninghams makes no statement, representation or warranty, and assumes no legal liability in relation to the accuracy of the information provided. Interested parties should conduct their own due diligence in relation to each property they are considering purchasing.
Please be advised that the photographs, maps, images, or virtual styling representations included in this real estate listing are intended for illustrative purposes only and may not accurately depict the current condition or appearance of the property.
Listing description written by Ben Jones, Cunninghams — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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