Karuah at a glance
2,583
People
$705,000
Median sale
$525/wk
Median rent
3.87%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 17 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Karuah › Johnson Ave
$357,000
Last sold
3 Nov 2023
0
Bedrooms
0
Bathrooms
0
Car spaces
800 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
$357,000
3 Nov 2023 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded Land sales in Karuah (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $494/m² of land (n=9). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Karuah at a glance
2,583
People
$705,000
Median sale
$525/wk
Median rent
3.87%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 17 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Karuah
-49.4%
Median sale
Suburb $705,000
+3.78 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.87%
Suburb median $705,000 from 17 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
NSWPlanning 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.” 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 $525/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.
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
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?
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
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
Karuah at a glance
2,583
People
$705,000
Median sale
$525/wk
Median rent
3.87%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 17 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Eview GroupDiscover the potential of 25 Johnson Avenue, Karuah NSW, a generously sized 800m² property that presents an excellent prospect for first-time homebuyers or astute investors. Located in the Hunter Region, one of Australia's most rapidly expanding areas, this property offers a gateway to a thriving community and an exciting investment opportunity.
The Hunter Region is poised for remarkable growth, with its population projected to reach approximately 950,000 residents by 2041. Anchored by Newcastle Airport, the second busiest in NSW, the region contributes significantly to the local economy, generating around 1.2 billion dollars in economic activity annually and supporting approximately 5600 jobs. The airport provides access to 12 domestic routes served by 6 airlines, catering to roughly 1.3 million passengers each year.
Join this vibrant new community with a waterfront lifestyle, making it an enticing prospect for savvy investors and families aiming to build their dream home!
Key Location Highlights:
- Convenient 15-minute drive to Medowie Shops
- Just a 20-minute drive to Raymond Terrace Marketplace
- A leisurely 15-minute walk to Karuah Water View
- Enjoy Wanderrabah Beach within a 25-minute drive
- Explore famous tourist attractions in just 45 minutes
- Easy access with a 25-minute drive to Newcastle International Airport
- Experience the charm of the City of Newcastle within a 45-minute drive
Karuah township boasts essential amenities such as a Public School, IGA, doctors' surgery, pharmacy, bakery, RSL, park, boat ramp, and a serene swimming area in the river at Longworth Park. Relish the incredible fishing, boating, and the peaceful lifestyle that Karuah has to offer.
The Six Cities Region is also set to be intricately connected through robust transportation and economic links, establishing a hierarchy of centers and preserving environmental assets.
Karuah has evolved into a tranquil and serene holiday destination, serving as the gateway to the northern arm of Port Stephens. Today, it offers a picturesque holiday resort along the Karuah River, complete with a boat ramp and picnic area. It's an ideal location for swimming in tidal pools, fishing, and boating.
This area is renowned for its natural beauty, outdoor recreational opportunities, such as fishing, boating, and hiking, and its scenic allure.
Embrace Place Plans, a novel approach to planning for the development of unique towns and villages across Port Stephens.
The Karuah Place Plan complements the Karuah Growth Strategy by identifying additional opportunities for residential development, employment lands, and public infrastructure. In the event of any inconsistencies between the place plan and the strategy, the Karuah Place Plan takes precedence.
With increasing demand for regional and rural lifestyle opportunities, a growing capacity for remote work, and favorable conditions for homebuyers, housing demand across the Hunter Region is experiencing exponential growth.
Don't miss out on this opportunity.
To Find out more, please Contact Joe Dirani on 0490 053 803
Listing description written by Joe Dirani, Eview Group — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.