Swansea at a glance
4,986
People
$1,160,800
Median sale
$602/wk
Median rent
2.70%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 45 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$850,000
Last sold
8 Oct 2025
4
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
645 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
$850,000
8 Oct 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Swansea (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,746/m² of land (n=128). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Swansea at a glance
4,986
People
$1,160,800
Median sale
$602/wk
Median rent
2.70%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 45 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Swansea
-26.8%
Median sale
Suburb $1,160,800
+0.98 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.70%
Suburb median $1,160,800 from 45 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 $602/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
Swansea at a glance
4,986
People
$1,160,800
Median sale
$602/wk
Median rent
2.70%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 45 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Ènvoque PropertyTucked away in a peaceful, neighbourly cul-de-sac, number 3 Tomlin Place presents a rare and exciting opportunity to enter the thriving Swansea market. This single-level four-bedroom home offers a versatile floorplan, relaxed outdoor living, and a sought-after location just minutes from the shores of Lake Macquarie. Whether you're a first home buyer searching for your very own place to call home, an investor looking for reliable rental income, or a renovator eager to create something special, this property offers the flexibility and potential to meet your goals.
Step inside to discover a spacious open plan living area that immediately sets the tone for a warm, welcoming home. Natural light fills the space, enhancing its generous proportions and offering room for multiple living zones, ideal for family life, entertaining, or simply relaxing. Flowing from the heart of the home is an expansive undercover alfresco area, designed for effortless indoor and outdoor living. Whether it's weekend BBQs, morning coffees, or watching the kids play in the secure backyard, this area is ready to become your go-to retreat for every season.
The functional kitchen connects seamlessly to the dining area and offers the bones of a great family hub. Four well-proportioned bedrooms and a centrally located bathroom cater to family needs with ease.
The carpet throughout the home shows signs of age and wear, but that's exactly where the opportunity lies for those looking to update, modernise, or add personal flair. First home buyers will love the affordability, family-friendly location, and chance to add value over time, making it an ideal home to grow into. Renovators will immediately see the potential to refresh and transform the space into a contemporary coastal retreat. For investors, the current tenancy offers a set-and-forget income stream with excellent future scope to increase value through smart improvements in an area that continues to see strong demand.
Zoned R2 Low Density Residential under the Lake Macquarie, this property offers development potential (STCA), including options for a secondary dwelling, dual occupancy, or a home-based business. The zoning allows for dwelling houses, granny flats, and attached dual occupancies, providing long-term versatility while preserving the quiet, family-friendly character of the street.
Outside, the 645m² block includes a fully fenced yard, perfect for kids and pets, along with a lock-up garage and additional carport for extra storage or vehicle space. The quiet cul-de-sac provides a sense of privacy and security rarely found this close to town, making it ideal for families with young children.
Just minutes from Swansea Shopping Centre, schools, sports fields, the Pacific Highway, and some of the area's most iconic lake and beach destinations, the location delivers on both lifestyle and convenience.
Key Features:
. Peacefully positioned in a quiet cul-de-sac
. Four bedrooms filled with natural light
. Spacious open plan lounge area with flexible living options
. Large covered alfresco space ideal for year-round entertaining
. Level fenced backyard, perfect for kids and pets
. Lock-up garage plus single carport with ample driveway space
. Currently tenanted, income from day one
. Minutes to Swansea shops, lakefront, beaches, schools, and Pacific Highway access
Whether you're looking to renovate and add value, move in and enjoy, or invest in a strong rental market, 3 Tomlin Place is a must-see. This is your chance to secure an affordable, well-located property in one of Lake Macquarie's most loved lakeside communities.
Inspection by appointment
Approximate Annual Rate Amounts
Council: $2215.12
Water: $818.69 *not including usage
Listing description written by Amy Veasey, Ènvoque Property — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.