Waratah at a glance
4,957
People
$1,040,000
Median sale
$516/wk
Median rent
2.58%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 37 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$905,000
Last sold
30 June 2026
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
0
Car spaces
385.7 m²
Land
131 m²
Building
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
$905,000
30 June 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Waratah (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,944/m² of land (n=105). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Waratah at a glance
4,957
People
$1,040,000
Median sale
$516/wk
Median rent
2.58%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 37 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Waratah
-13.0%
Median sale
Suburb $1,040,000
+0.38 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.58%
Suburb median $1,040,000 from 37 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 $516/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
UnknownArea
Waratah at a glance
4,957
People
$1,040,000
Median sale
$516/wk
Median rent
2.58%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 37 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Clarke & Co Estate AgentsProperty Highlights:
- A charming cottage style home filled with warmth, character and modern comfort
- A short drive from Newcastle University, the Mater Hospital, Waratah Station and local shopping facilities
- Mitsubishi split system air conditioning in the living area and all bedrooms, ceiling fans and a gas bayonet
- Soaring ceilings, timber and cosy carpet flooring, plus a striking chandelier upon entry
- Relaxed living and dining area flowing seamlessly onto the alfresco
- Well appointed kitchen with 60mm timber benchtops, a built-in pantry and a 900mm oven with a five burner gas cooktop
- Three bedrooms, two with built-in wardrobes for convenient storage
- Bathroom featuring a shower with a rain showerhead, plus an additional WC at the rear of the home
- Covered timber alfresco with a ceiling fan, a retractable sunshade and a built-in laundry
- Fully fenced backyard with a grassed lawn, a veggie patch and a garden shed
Outgoings:
Council Rates: $2,356 approx. per annum
Water Rates: $910.92 approx. per annum
Rental Return: $700 - $750 approx. per week
Delivering plenty of charm and character throughout, this beautifully presented cottage style home combines timeless features with updated comforts, all set within an exceptionally convenient location. Warm, welcoming and filled with personality, this home offers a relaxed lifestyle with immediate appeal for families, professionals and investors alike.
Ideally positioned, this home places Newcastle University, the Mater Hospital, local shopping and public transport all within easy reach. Beyond everyday living, Newcastle's vibrant CBD, café scene and iconic beaches can all be reached in around 20 minutes.
From the street, a grassed front lawn, beautiful established gardens and a covered front porch create an inviting first impression, immediately enhancing the home's classic cottage appeal.
Stepping inside, soaring ceilings and a striking chandelier at the point of entry set the tone for the warmth and character found throughout the home. Timber and cosy carpet flooring pair beautifully with the original charm, while thoughtful modern updates ensure everyday comfort.
All three bedrooms are fitted with ceiling fans, alongside Mitsubishi split system air conditioning for year round climate control. Two bedrooms include built-in wardrobes, one further enhanced by a charming built-in window seat creating the perfect reading nook or quiet retreat.
Servicing the home, the bathroom features a shower with a rain showerhead, a vanity, a shaver cabinet and a toilet, with a 2nd WC located at the rear of the home for added convenience.
The kitchen blends warmth and practicality with 60mm timber benchtops, a built-in pantry, a dual sink and a convenient USB power outlet. A 900mm oven paired with a five burner gas cooktop and a rangehood overhead completes this well appointed space.
Flowing alongside, the living and dining area creates a relaxed central hub featuring a ceiling fan with a light, Mitsubishi split system air conditioning, a gas bayonet and a pendant light above the dining space. A large sliding door fitted with a security screen opens seamlessly onto the alfresco, encouraging easy indoor-outdoor living.
Outside, the undercover timber alfresco creates a relaxed space to unwind or entertain, thoughtfully finished with a ceiling fan, a retractable sunshade and a built-in laundry for added practicality.
The fully fenced backyard continues the home's inviting appeal with a grassed lawn, a veggie patch and a garden shed already in place, creating a comfortable outdoor setting with room to enjoy.
Homes offering this level of charm, character and convenience within Waratah continue to attract strong demand. We encourage our buyers to contact the team at Clarke & Co Estate Agents without delay to secure their inspections.
Why you'll love where you live;
- 5 minute drive to the University of Newcastle Callaghan Campus
- Minutes by car to the Mater Hospital
- 5 minutes to the Waratah shopping complex, offering all your everyday needs within easy reach
- 2 minutes by car or walking distance to Waratah train station
- 20 minute drive to the city lights and beaches of Newcastle
Disclaimer:
All information contained herein is gathered from sources we deem to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee its accuracy and interested persons should rely on their own enquiries.
Listing description written by Amanda Reid, Clarke & Co Estate Agents — 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.