Waratah West at a glance
3,392
People
$958,000
Median sale
$575/wk
Median rent
3.12%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 38 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Waratah West › Bernice Cres
4
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
558 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
No recorded sale price for this property yet.
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Waratah West (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,598/m² of land (n=105). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Waratah West at a glance
3,392
People
$958,000
Median sale
$575/wk
Median rent
3.12%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 38 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
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 $575/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
Waratah West at a glance
3,392
People
$958,000
Median sale
$575/wk
Median rent
3.12%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 38 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Lisa Macklin PropertyPerfectly positioned moments from the University of Newcastle, this four-bedroom home creates a wonderful opportunity for homebuyers and investors, with the potential to add value with updates, if desired. For example, a simple redesign of the laundry to create a second bathroom. As is, the home is neatly presented throughout, revealing a generous layout over a light-filled single level. With two separate living areas, the home centres around a beautiful new kitchen, while each of the four bedrooms offers a bright and airy retreat. Alongside a tidy bathroom, further practicality can be found in a second WC in the laundry. Moving outside, the impressively sized backyard provides heaps of space for kids and pets, with the option to add alfresco dining or even a pool (STCA). Parking is covered by a freestanding single garage and carport, which could also function as workshop or storage space. Tucked away within a border of bushland reserve, the property remains close to every convenience, with schools, major shopping centres and transport all on hand. Offering proximity to major link roads, it's an easy run north and west, with Newcastle CBD also only 10 minutes away.
- Generous parcel positioned on quiet circuit with only neighbourhood traffic passing by
- Great sense of space through effortless layout, accentuated by easy neutrals and abundant natural light
- Lovely kitchen boasts stylish monochrome design with black stone counters, modern appliances and a servery window to the dining room
- Inviting, relaxed spaces through separate front lounge room, dine-in kitchen and dining room
- Four spacious bedrooms serviced by bathroom with shower-over-bath combo
- Adjacent laundry features handy second WC
- Potential to add value with cosmetic updates or reno to bathroom/laundry
- Front porch provides pretty alfresco space, with opportunity to add further alfresco living within large backyard
- Yard is fully fenced with freestanding single garage, single carport and driveway parking
- Only 700m to the university and a short drive to John Hunter Hospital
- Walk 800m to zoned Waratah West Public School
- Shopping, dining and services on hand in Waratah Village, Jesmond Central and Lambton
- Great position to access surrounds thanks to nearby link roads
Council Rates: $1,652 PA Approx
Water Rates: $808 + Usage PA Approx
Rent Potential: $680 - $700PW
Disclaimer:
While Lisa Macklin Property has taken all care preparing this advertisement and the information contained has been obtained from sources that we believe to be reliable, Lisa Macklin Property does not represent, warrant, or guarantee the accuracy, adequacy, or completeness of the information. Lisa Macklin Property accepts no liability for any loss or damage from reliance on this information.
Listing description written by Lisa Macklin, Lisa Macklin Property — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.