Karuah at a glance
2,583
People
$705,000
Median sale
$525/wk
Median rent
3.87%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 17 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Karuah › Bundabah St
$1,500,000
Last sold
22 Feb 2023
5
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
6
Car spaces
2,226 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
$1,500,000
22 Feb 2023 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Karuah (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,171/m² of land (n=43). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Karuah at a glance
2,583
People
$705,000
Median sale
$525/wk
Median rent
3.87%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 17 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Karuah
+112.8%
Median sale
Suburb $705,000
-2.05 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.87%
Suburb median $705,000 from 17 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 $525/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
Karuah at a glance
2,583
People
$705,000
Median sale
$525/wk
Median rent
3.87%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 17 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
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At a glance:
LIFESTYLE
Don't miss this rare opportunity to secure a stunning two-storey home overlooking the tranquil waters of Port Stephens, and give yourself the chance to become immersed in this tight-knit coastal community or escape to a luxurious weekender by the sea.
HIGHLIGHTS
From the outstanding design that capitalises on the block's excellent water views, to the impressive saltwater pool and full-sized tennis court – this stunning Karuah property is bursting with lifestyle appeal. Plus, thanks to its 2,226 sqm block with excellent subdivision potential, this address could be an investment in more than just your lifestyle.
LOCATION
Aside from the property's premium position, its location in this quiet coastal village also adds to the appeal, with the quiet community offering a lovely place to raise a family, take things down a notch with a peaceful retirement, or leave the worries of the world behind with a weekend retreat.
Tea Gardens/Hawks Nest - 20 min (23 km); Medowie - 21 min (22.4 km); Newcastle CBD - 50 min (53.9km).
The property:
From the outstanding design that capitalises on the block's excellent water views, to the impressive saltwater pool and full-sized tennis court – this stunning Karuah property is bursting with lifestyle appeal. Plus, thanks to its huge block with excellent subdivision potential, this address could be an investment in more than just your lifestyle.
Sitting on 2,226 sqm of flat land that enjoys pristine views over the water, 30 Bundabah Street offers an impressive sight from the front with its stunning two-storey build, established lawns and gardens with thoughtful landscaping, and attached double garage.
Step inside to find the minimalistic design and amplitude of glass of the bright and airy ground floor, which holds a stunning open-plan living area, a dedicated media room and formal dining area, and a modern, central, kitchen.
The downstairs living areas each feel connected thanks to an open design, though the deliberate variation in flooring – from soft carpets to light timber and warm brown hybrid flooring – serves to subtly set each space apart.
Enhancing the distinctiveness of these areas are the varied palettes and materials to the walls and ceilings. A soft, blue hue gives way to exposed brick, and the pitched timber roof with pendant lights of the formal dining/lounge room creates an effective contrast to the minimalistic ceiling with modern LEDs.
The freshly renovated kitchen comes equipped with custom cabinetry, wraparound countertops, and a convenient mobile island bench. High-end appliances ensure that cooking and cleaning are both easy and fun, while the bright, open design ensures that the chef of the day can socialise, sip, and sauté all at once.
Head upstairs and you'll find the main residence's four bedrooms, each of which enjoys plush carpets, convenient built-ins, and elevated views of the east or west. The welcoming master suite expands on this with its larger floorplan, serving up stunning water views to the east for unbeatable sunrise starts every single day.
This level also holds yet another living area and the stunning main bathroom, which has been masterfully renovated with a luxurious two-tone palette and includes a spacious corner bath that's ready and waiting to soak away the day's worries.
Stepping outside from this space accesses a beautiful undercover alfresco which overlooks the sparkling saltwater pool, creating an impressive canvas for indoor-outdoor entertaining all summer long. Plus, the surrounding screening will keep out any insects and bad weather while letting in that coastal breeze, meaning you can enjoy the space all year round.
The remainder of the property is no less impressive than the interior, bearing lush lawns, established gardens, a cabana right across from the pool, and a full-sized tennis court.
Detached from the main residence is a relocatable flat with excellent potential as a fully fledged Airbnb venture or independent guest quarters with its spacious bedroom, modern living area with bar/kitchenette facilities, and a combined bathroom and laundry.
Tennis isn't your thing? The established driveway, road access, and shedding to this rear half of the block mean that subdividing has never been easier. And with such an incredible location, it's likely never been more lucrative.
If waking up to water views and residing in a haven of quiet tranquillity sounds like a dream come true, then get in touch with our team today to make that dream a reality.
SMS 30Bund to 0428 166 755 for a link to the online property brochure.
Listing description written by Tom Woods, River Realty Maitland — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.