Fern Bay at a glance
4,339
People
$1,122,500
Median sale
$884/wk
Median rent
4.10%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 38 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$950,000
Last sold
28 Mar 2025
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
510 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
$950,000
28 Mar 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Fern Bay (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,760/m² of land (n=111). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Fern Bay at a glance
4,339
People
$1,122,500
Median sale
$884/wk
Median rent
4.10%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 38 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Fern Bay
-15.4%
Median sale
Suburb $1,122,500
+0.74 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 4.10%
Suburb median $1,122,500 from 38 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 $884/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
Fern Bay at a glance
4,339
People
$1,122,500
Median sale
$884/wk
Median rent
4.10%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 38 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Century 21 NovocastrianNestled in the sought-after Seaside Estate, this beautifully designed home offers the perfect blend of space, style, and effortless coastal living. Just minutes from pristine beaches and scenic nature trails, this four-bedroom family retreat is designed for both relaxation and entertaining.
Step inside and feel instantly at home with an airy, free-flowing layout that connects multiple living spaces, both indoors and out. The heart of the home is a sleek, modern kitchen boasting gas cooking, a large triple-door pantry, a dedicated microwave space, and stylish tiled splashbacks—perfect for everything from busy breakfasts to gourmet feasts. The open-plan living and dining zone spills effortlessly onto an undercover alfresco area, ideal for summer barbecues or evening drinks while catching the ocean breeze.
* Expansive layout with two separate living zones, including a theatre/media room
* Stylish entertainer's kitchen with gas cooking, a large triple-door pantry, microwave space & stone benchtops
* Seamless indoor-outdoor flow to a covered alfresco area for year-round entertaining
* Generous master retreat with a walk-in robe & private ensuite for ultimate relaxation
* Ducted air-conditioning & ceiling fans throughout for complete comfort
* Double garage with internal access & a low-maintenance, family-friendly yard
Thoughtfully designed to deliver modern ease without compromising on space or style, this home is perfectly positioned to embrace the relaxed coastal lifestyle. Whether it's morning walks on the beach, weekend bike rides with the kids, or a short 10-minute drive to Newcastle Airport for easy travel connections, Fern Bay offers the ultimate balance of convenience and tranquility. Plus, Newcastle's vibrant CBD is just 20 minutes away, ensuring you're never far from city conveniences while enjoying a peaceful, beachside lifestyle.
If you're looking for the ultimate family sanctuary in a thriving coastal community, this is the one.
Zoning: R2 Low Density Residential
Land Area: 510sqm approx
Council: Port Stephens
Land Rates: $1980pa approx
Water Rates: $808pa approx
Levies: $756pa approx
Listing description written by Casey Healey, Century 21 Novocastrian — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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