Lakelands at a glance
1,634
People
$1,022,500
Median sale
$450/wk
Median rent
2.29%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 6 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Lakelands › Whitehaven Dr
$750,000
Last sold
7 Nov 2025
2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
414 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
$750,000
7 Nov 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Lakelands (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,714/m² of land (n=19). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Lakelands at a glance
1,634
People
$1,022,500
Median sale
$450/wk
Median rent
2.29%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 6 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Lakelands
-26.7%
Median sale
Suburb $1,022,500
+0.83 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.29%
Suburb median $1,022,500 from 6 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 $450/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
Lakelands at a glance
1,634
People
$1,022,500
Median sale
$450/wk
Median rent
2.29%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 6 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Century 21 NovocastrianSet on a small, easy-care block beside a quiet reserve, this Torrens Title home combines comfort, privacy and convenience in one attractive package. With no strata fees or levies, it's perfectly suited to downsizers, first-home buyers or investors looking for a well-presented home in a popular pocket of Lakelands.
Upon entering, you will be pleasantly surprised by the light and bright north-facing open-plan living area that also leads to the yard access and the delightful outlook. The well-appointed kitchen offers ample cupboard space, an electric cooktop and oven, and a handy servery connecting to the dining area for easy entertaining.
Both bedrooms feature built-in robes, with the main bedroom also including an ensuite bathroom. The main bathroom with a 3-way design offering a bathtub, shower recess and separate toilet, ensuring everyday practicality and comfort.
Secure internal access from the single garage adds ease and safety, while the fully fenced yard provides just enough green space for pets or a touch of gardening — without the maintenance of a large block.
Key Features:
* Torrens Title – no strata or levies
* Generously sized layout with light-filled living spaces
* North-facing, open plan living and dining area
* Kitchen with ample storage and electric appliances
* Main bedroom with ensuite and built-in robe
* Second bedroom with built-in robe and ceiling fan
* Reverse-cycle air conditioning and security doors
* Main bathroom with bathtub, shower recess and separate toilet
* Garage with auto door and internal access
* Fully fenced, low-maintenance yard
* Quiet position beside a reserve, set back from the road
* Located in a family-friendly neighbourhood
* Approx. 3km to the Warners Bay foreshore
* Within 15-20 minutes approx for Charlestown Square, Westfield Kotara, John Hunter Hospital, and the University of Newcastle
This inviting home offers relaxed, low-maintenance living in a quiet yet convenient setting — a perfect fit for those seeking comfort, privacy and lifestyle ease.
Zoning: R2 Low Density Residential
Land Area: 414sqm approx
Council: Lake Macquarie
Land Rates: $1932pa approx
Water Rates: $828pa approx
'PREVIEW'
This means the property has just been listed and is in the first weeks of marketing. If you inspect the home, you will be amongst the first buyers to view the property. The sellers have not yet formally set a price for the property as they want to obtain feedback from the market prior to promoting a price. Century 21 will provide you with information on recently sold properties in the area whilst the property is being promoted for sale by Preview. You can definitely buy a property during the 'Preview' promotion, there is no barrier to making an offer to purchase the property. The seller can accept an offer at any time.
We have obtained all information from sources we believe to be reliable; however, we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Prospective purchasers are advised to carry out their own investigations. Photos may be digitally edited and include virtual furniture.
Listing description written by Suzanne Hill, Century 21 Novocastrian — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.