Empire Bay at a glance
2,375
People
$1,300,000
Median sale
$615/wk
Median rent
2.46%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 21 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Empire Bay › Empire Bay Dr
$1,290,000
Last sold
30 Mar 2026
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
1,012 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
$1,290,000
30 Mar 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Sources disagree on the sale price. All recorded figures are shown in the history below — Districts does not pick a winner.
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Empire Bay (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,569/m² of land (n=78). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Empire Bay at a glance
2,375
People
$1,300,000
Median sale
$615/wk
Median rent
2.46%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 21 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Empire Bay
-0.8%
Median sale
Suburb $1,300,000
+0.02 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.46%
Suburb median $1,300,000 from 21 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 $615/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
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
Empire Bay at a glance
2,375
People
$1,300,000
Median sale
$615/wk
Median rent
2.46%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 21 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Marc Matthews & Associates Real EstatePRIVATE INSPECTIONS ONLY - ENQUIRE WITHIN
An outstanding opportunity in sought after Empire Bay. This semi-rural property is set on a near level, approx 1012sqm (quarter acre) block, with fantastic rural views both front and back.
Privately tucked away, the home is brick and tile construction, 4 generous bedrooms and showcases a brand-new kitchen with Caesarstone bench tops and a feature island bench. Both the main bathroom and the ensuite are also newly renovated with style.
Boasting a generous open plan living zone and a massive rear entertaining deck, the home also offers plenty of room for extension for the growing family.
With citrus and fruit trees in abundance and a large, 9 metre in-ground pool, this family home and its massive yard provides for hours of family fun.
Although private and peaceful, the property is perfectly located just a short drive to Killcare Beach, Empire Bay waterfronts, public wharfs, and boat ramps. Kincumber and Woy Woy / Ettalong shops, Woy Woy Rail, and Terrigal's cafe and restaurants are also close by. Another terrific bonus is being just a short walk to the highly regarded Empire Bay Primary School and nearby access to the Palm Beach Ferry Service. Empire Bay is one of the prestigious waterside suburbs on the Central Coast and situated approximately 50 minute drive from Sydney,
The property lends itself to a possible granny flat (subject to council approval), or ample room for a double garage construction.
Features in summary include:
- New kitchen with dishwasher, Caesarstone tops and island bench
- 4 generous bedrooms, large triple built in one, walk-in robe to main.
- Main bedroom features a brand new ensuite and a large walk-in robe
- Open plan living area with new flooring
- Air conditioning, and quality ceiling fans in loungeroom and bedrooms
- Expansive rear entertaining area and a huge in-ground pool.
- Abundance of fruit trees
- Fully fenced yard for perfect children and pet safety
- Two garden sheds
- Upgraded electrical work including new lighting throughout
- Rear walking track to Cockle Bay water
- Proximity to pristine beaches, schools, major shopping facilities, and railway.
- Solid returns for investors as permanent or seasonal holiday letting
A totally unique opportunity to secure prime real estate with high growth in sought after Empire Bay. If lifestyle, privacy and convenience matters, don't delay, call today.
Listing description written by Marc Matthews, Marc Matthews & Associates Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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