Katoomba at a glance
8,487
People
$915,000
Median sale
$539/wk
Median rent
3.06%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 95 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$1,825,000
Last sold
7 Aug 2025
5
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Car spaces
771 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
$1,825,000
7 Aug 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Katoomba (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,226/m² of land (n=121). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Katoomba at a glance
8,487
People
$915,000
Median sale
$539/wk
Median rent
3.06%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 95 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Katoomba
+99.5%
Median sale
Suburb $915,000
-1.52 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.06%
Suburb median $915,000 from 95 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 $539/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
Katoomba at a glance
8,487
People
$915,000
Median sale
$539/wk
Median rent
3.06%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 95 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Belle Property Blue MountainsOriginally built in 1905, Burrendong is a masterclass in blending heritage charm with thoughtful modern design. Hidden behind its quaint, deceptively modest cottage façade lies an expansive, beautifully renovated four-bedroom plus study or fifth bedroom residence. A secondary dwelling with an impressive one bedroom loft and lower studio, that offers comfort, flexibility, and style in equal measure. Step inside and be captivated by the original features, including a centralised hall with dado rails, soaring ceilings, elegant picture rails, sash windows and recently refinished Baltic pine floorboards that infuse the home with character.
Boasting an extremely versatile floor plan, flowing seamlessly from the original structure into the modern extension, there are multiple living zones, the original with an open fireplace providing a warm and inviting retreat, ideal for quiet evenings or intimate gatherings. In contrast, the expansive modern living room is a bright, open space designed for contemporary comfort. Anchored by a stylish combustion fireplace and bespoke cabinetry, this area connects effortlessly to both the kitchen and the sun-drenched back deck, offering a seamless indoor-outdoor flow that's ideal for entertaining.
At the heart of the home is the chef's kitchen, completed only 2.5 years ago by a highly regarded local joinery company. A striking, solid oak one-piece island commands attention, surrounded by meticulously designed custom cabinetry that extends into a fully equipped butler's pantry, complete with Blum soft-close fittings. Culinary enthusiasts will appreciate the 70cm Smeg oven with gas cooktop, integrated warming drawer, XXL dishwasher, plumbed fridge cavity, electric kick bin, and commercial-grade water filter.
The secondary dwelling 'Little Burrendong' offers a multitude of uses, the upstairs loft previously run as a successful Airbnb, with vaulted ceilings and exposed beams, a beautiful kitchen/dining area, contemporary bathroom with skylight and a small outdoor deck overlooking the gardens. The lower level of the studio is currently configured as a functional business space, complete with its own bathroom and direct internal access to the garage, offering convenience and versatility for work-from-home professionals. Both spaces include split system air-conditioning for year-round comfort. Both can be operated as short-term accommodation to provide an attractive income.
Situated on a sunny, fully fenced 771sqm of lush steel-edged gardens, this incredible offering is immaculately presented throughout, whether you're curling up by the fire, hosting a dinner for ten, or enjoying a summer evening on the deck, Burrendong adapts to every mood, season, and lifestyle.
* Four spacious bedrooms, all with new wool carpets and premium underlay for insulation, plus a study or 5th bedroom
* Double glazed windows and doors in the modern living with wool lined walls
* Zoned central heating, combustion fireplace and two other working open fireplaces
* New spotted gum back deck, with custom spotted gum barn rail stackable louvers, waterproof fan * Brand new roof, thick insulation blanket, with oversized downpipes, and a newly connected stormwater system
* Smart vent roof fan system, removing heat from your roof space and, in the colder months, it reduces condensation
* Two laundry spaces, one in the butler's pantry and a second located in the garage
* Ethernet ports through the house and in the loft supporting fast internet
* Additional features: Timed garden lighting, heated main bathroom floor, plantation shutters in bedrooms, updated 3 phase electricals, lined roof storage.
Listing description written by Matt Grima, Belle Property Blue Mountains — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.