Kotara at a glance
4,154
People
$1,062,500
Median sale
$821/wk
Median rent
4.02%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 24 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$925,000
Last sold
24 June 2026
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
556 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
$925,000
24 June 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Kotara (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,471/m² of land (n=107). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Kotara at a glance
4,154
People
$1,062,500
Median sale
$821/wk
Median rent
4.02%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 24 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Kotara
-12.9%
Median sale
Suburb $1,062,500
+0.60 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 4.02%
Suburb median $1,062,500 from 24 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 $821/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
Kotara at a glance
4,154
People
$1,062,500
Median sale
$821/wk
Median rent
4.02%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 24 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Ray White Newcastle | Lake MacquarieThis charming home offers solid bones and an exciting opportunity for first home buyers or downsizers to secure a property with genuine potential. It provides the perfect foundation to move straight in delivering both immediate comfort and long-term appeal, making it an ideal entry point into home ownership or a smart addition to any investment portfolio.
A family Home that has been well looked after and cherished since the early 60's.
Step through the welcoming sunroom, discover light-filled interiors designed for comfortable living. The modern kitchen offers bench space, plenty of cabinetry, and large windows overlooking a leafy backdrop.
The living and dining area features air conditioning, a ceiling fan, large windows that fill the space with natural light plus additional living area provides flexibility perfectly positioned to overlook your private outdoor oasis, creating the ideal space to relax, entertain and family connection.
Down the hall are three bedrooms, two featuring built-in wardrobes and large windows, the front bedroom opens onto the front patio, which makes this the perfect parents space.
The main bathroom is appointed with tiled detailing, a mirrored vanity, leadlight glass window, plus a dedicated internal laundry and powder room.
Step outdoors to an inviting undercover patio, the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee while soaking in the peaceful, leafy outlook of the tree-lined backyard. Framed by established gardens and vegetable beds, this outdoor haven offers a serene space to unwind in the sunshine, while also providing an ideal setting for children to explore nature.
Completing the package is a single lock-up garage, additional under house storage, and ample off-street parking.
Key features:
• A charming first home or downsizer opportunity with solid bones and outstanding potential
• Welcoming sunroom entry leading into light-filled interiors designed for relaxed everyday living
• Modern kitchen with ample bench space, cabinetry, and leafy outlook through a large windows
• Comfortable living and dining area with air conditioning, ceiling fan, and abundant natural light
• Additional second living area offering flexibility as a family room
• Three bedrooms, two featuring built-in wardrobes and large windows
• Main bathroom showcasing tile detailing, mirror vanity, and leadlight feature window
• Dedicated internal laundry plus separate second WC
• Outdoor retreat with an undercover patio ideal for morning coffee and relaxed entertaining
• Leafy, tree-lined backyard surrounded by gardens and vegetable beds
• Single lock-up garage, under-house storage, and ample off-street parking
• Land size 556 SQM
Located moments from Westfield Kotara, quality schools, parks, public transport, sports clubs, restaurants, Fernleigh Track, Charlestown Square, Newcastle most loved beaches and Newcastle CBD everything you need is within easy reach.
Don't miss your chance to secure move-in ready residence with solid bones and exciting potential, a highly sought-after family-friendly suburb. Kotara continues to be one of Newcastle's most desirable locations to call home. Keep an eye out for scheduled open home times.
Property details:
• Sale method: Private Treaty
• Rental Appraisal: $750 - $780
• Reports Available: Building & Pest
• Land Size: 556 SQM
Disclaimer: We have obtained this property information from sources we believe to be reliable; however, we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Prospective buyers are advised to carry out their own investigations.
Listing description written by Teresa Heighington, Ray White Newcastle | Lake Macquarie — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.