Thornton at a glance
13,073
People
$890,000
Median sale
$703/wk
Median rent
4.11%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 110 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Thornton › Hillgate Dr
$750,000
Last sold
20 June 2026
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
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
$750,000
20 June 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Thornton at a glance
13,073
People
$890,000
Median sale
$703/wk
Median rent
4.11%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 110 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Thornton
-15.7%
Median sale
Suburb $890,000
+0.76 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 4.11%
Suburb median $890,000 from 110 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 $703/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
UnknownArea
Thornton at a glance
13,073
People
$890,000
Median sale
$703/wk
Median rent
4.11%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 110 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Ray White MaitlandPositioned in a convenient and growing Thornton location, this modern four-bedroom Torrens title duplex offers a practical split-level design, soaring high ceilings and spacious open plan living, making it an appealing opportunity for both investors and owner occupiers alike. Currently returning $670 per week, on lease until November 2026, the property provides an immediate income stream with strong tenant appeal.
Designed with comfort and functionality in mind, the home features generous bedroom proportions throughout, all complete with ceiling fans. Three bedrooms include built-in robes, while the privately positioned master suite boasts a walk-in robe, ensuite and split system air conditioning. The thoughtful split-level layout offers two bedrooms on the entry level, with a further two bedrooms positioned just a few steps above, creating excellent separation for families or guests.
At the heart of the home is the expansive open plan living and dining area, enhanced by soaring ceilings, tiled traffic and living areas, and split system air conditioning for year-round comfort. The contemporary kitchen is well appointed with waterfall stone benchtops, subway tile splashback, gas cooktop, electric oven, dishwasher and microwave provision, all overlooking the living space and covered alfresco entertaining area.
Outside, the home offers a small enclosed backyard, covered alfresco and attractive street appeal with its high portico entry, brick construction and Colorbond roof.
Features at a glance:
Torrens Title Duplex :
• Four generous bedrooms with ceiling fans
• Master bedroom with walk-in robe, ensuite and split system air conditioning
• Three bedroomswith built-in robes
• Split-level floorplan offering excellent family separation
• Soaring high ceilings throughout
• Spacious open plan living and dining area
• Stylish kitchen with waterfall stone benchtops
• Subway tile splashback
• Gas cooktop, electric oven, dishwasher and microwave provision
• Main bathroom with oversized shower, bath and separate toilet
• Internal laundry
• Covered alfresco entertaining area
• Tiled living and traffic areas with carpeted bedrooms
• Brick construction with Colourbond roof
• High portico entry
• Small enclosed backyard
• Currently leased at $670 per week until November
Conveniently located approximately 1.3km to Thornton Public School, 1.8km to St Aloysius Catholic Primary School and under 4km to Francis Greenway High School, the property is also just minutes to local shopping facilities, sporting fields and Thornton train station. With easy access to the Hunter Expressway, Maitland is only a short drive away, while Newcastle CBD and beaches can be reached in approximately 30 minutes, making this an ideal location for commuters and families alike.
Call Sharon on 0402 433 317 for more details and to arrange a private viewing.
Disclaimer: We have in preparing this document used our best endeavours to ensure the information contained is true and accurate, but accept no responsibility and disclaim all liability in respect to any errors, omissions, inaccuracies or misstatements contained. Interested parties should make their own enquiries to verify the information contained in this documents
Listing description written by Sharon Skelton, Ray White Maitland — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
NSW 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.