Maclean at a glance
2,832
People
$555,000
Median sale
$534/wk
Median rent
5.00%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 25 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$735,000
For sale
Asking
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
433 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
Asking
$735,000
Asking · $1,697/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Maclean at a glance
2,832
People
$555,000
Median sale
$534/wk
Median rent
5.00%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 25 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Maclean
+32.4%
Median sale
Suburb $555,000
-1.22 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 5.00%
Suburb median $555,000 from 25 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
$31,354 on top of the price (4.3% extra)
Estimates only, at standard investor rates — no first-home or owner-occupier concessions applied. Not included: lenders mortgage insurance (usually applies when borrowing more than 80% of the price), loan application and settlement fees from your lender, the foreign-purchaser duty surcharge, and building insurance — in Queensland the property is at your risk from the first business day after signing, not from settlement. Verify with your conveyancer.
Stamp duty and transfer fees: New South Wales schedules from 2026-07-01. Ongoing council rates and land tax are not included.
Pre-filled with Maclean's advertised median rent — not a rent for this listing.
Gross yield is weekly rent × 52 ÷ price. Net yield subtracts operating expenses. Cashflow then subtracts interest-only interest on price × LVR. Tax, vacancies, and principal repayments are not included.
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 $534/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.
Gross yield if leased at the suburb aggregate is 3.8%. The yield that matters is the one on achieved rent, which has not been inferred for this address. Net yield (land tax, rates, insurance, vacancy) is not loaded. 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
Maclean at a glance
2,832
People
$555,000
Median sale
$534/wk
Median rent
5.00%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 25 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Raine & Horne Maclean | Yamba | IlkuaRenovated charm, modern comfort and an enviable elevated position
Set in an elevated position on the sought-after northern side of Maclean Hill, this beautifully renovated cottage offers a wonderful combination of contemporary living, timeless character and relaxed indoor-outdoor appeal.
Positioned in a flood-free setting, the home has been thoughtfully updated to create a comfortable and stylish retreat while retaining the warmth and character that make a cottage feel like home.
Inside, the freshly painted interiors provide a bright and inviting backdrop, complemented by a contemporary kitchen and open-plan living area designed with modern functionality in mind. The kitchen and living spaces flow effortlessly through to the rear deck, creating an easy connection between indoor and outdoor living and making entertaining a breeze.
Adding a wonderful sense of warmth and ambience during the cooler months, the wood fire takes centre stage in the kitchen and living area. When summer arrives, air conditioning provides a welcome escape from the heat.
Outside, the appeal continues with an attractive garden and a selection of spaces to relax, entertain and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. The rear deck is ideal for alfresco dining, while the dedicated fire-pit area creates a relaxed setting for entertaining family and friends or simply enjoying a quiet evening beneath the stars.
For those needing space for hobbies, projects or storage, the large rear shed is a valuable addition. Whether used as a workshop, creative space, man cave or simply for additional storage, it offers excellent versatility.
Features at a glance:
• 3 large bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
• Elevated, flood-free position
• Sought-after northern side of Maclean Hill
• Renovated and freshly painted interiors
• Stylish kitchen and living area with strong indoor-outdoor connection
• Warming hard wood timber flooring throughout the property
• Generous rear entertaining deck
• Wood heater for warmth and character
• Air conditioning for year-round comfort
• Appealing established garden
• Large rear shed/workshop
• Additional storage and hobby space
A home that is as much about lifestyle as it is about location, this inviting Maclean cottage offers a relaxed blend of contemporary comfort, character and outdoor living in an elevated and highly desirable setting. Sitting close to the local cafés, community pool, schools and hospital, the home will suit first home buyers, downsizers, families and retirees alike.
Whether you're looking for a comfortable home, a weekend escape or a property with plenty of flexibility, this charming cottage deserves your attention.
Call the team at Raine & Horne to arrange and secure your private inspection today.
Listing description written by Angus Suttor, Raine & Horne Maclean | Yamba | Ilkua — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.