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.
$545,000
Last sold
5 Apr 2024
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
935.8 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
$545,000
5 Apr 2024 · 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
-22.7%
Median sale
Suburb $705,000
+1.14 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
Listed by Clarke & Co Estate AgentsProperty Highlights:
- A spacious brick and tile home set on a massive 935.8 sqm parcel of land, just a short stroll from the banks of the Karuah River.
- Dedicated living room + an open plan living and dining area.
- Large u-shaped kitchen with ample storage, 30mm laminate benchtops and a freestanding Euromaid oven.
- Three generously sized bedrooms, all featuring ceiling fans.
- 2x split system air conditioning systems in the master bedroom and open living.
- Glass sliding doors to a semi-enclosed alfresco area, with a dedicated laundry + additional storage room.
- Rear lane access to the huge yard with a separate single car garage + garden sheds for all your tools and gear!
Outgoings:
Council Rates: $1,315.05 approx. per annum
Water Rates: $767.52 approx. per annum
Rental Returns: $470-$500 approx. per week
Set on a massive 935.8 sqm parcel of land, within moments of the stunning Karuah River, this three bedroom brick home is sure to prove popular with first home buyers, sea changers and investors, who can spot a great buy from a mile away!
Karuah is a lovely riverside village, steeped in history, renowned for its fresh oysters and top fishing spots, with plenty of scenic locations along the river and recreation options to enjoy.
The pristine shores of Port Stephens are a 45 minute drive, with the township of Raymond Terrace just 20 minutes away, offering all the daily services and amenities you could require.
Located within walking distance of the Karuah River, parklands, local shopping options and the RSL Club, this perfectly positioned home is sure to impress!
Upon arrival, a sweeping grassed lawn and a large verandah spanning the width of the home provide a lovely first impression. Stepping inside you'll enter the dedicated living area of the home, with exposed brick walls, stepped cornices, and a large window providing a lovely view across the front yard.
Three bedrooms are tucked away along a private hallway, all featuring ceiling fans, providing additional comfort during the warmer seasons. Servicing these bedrooms is the bathroom located along the hall which includes a ¾ timber panel wall, a large vanity, a shower and the convenience of a separate WC.
At the rear of the home, you will find a spacious open plan living, dining and kitchen area, complete with split system air conditioning, providing year round comfort for all.
The large U-shaped kitchen offers plenty of storage space in the surrounding cabinetry, ample room atop the 30mm benchtops, a freestanding Euromaid oven, and a handy servery window to the living area.
Glass sliding doors open out to a semi-enclosed alfresco area, with a dedicated laundry and storage space located adjacent. Stepping outside to the yard, you'll note a lovely paved area, perfect for enjoying your outdoor meals under the stars.
Storage will pose no issue in this home, with rear access via Halloran Lane to the Colorbond garage, along with several garden sheds in the yard for all your tools and gear.
The massive 935.8 sqm parcel of land provides a grassed yard, established garden beds, and with this much space, plenty of potential to explore!
A home of this nature, set in a desirable lifestyle location such as this is sure to attract a large volume of interest. We encourage our clients to secure their inspections with the team at Clarke & Co Estate Agents without delay.
Why you'll love where you live;
- A short stroll to the mighty Karuah River, local shopping, and parklands to enjoy.
- 20 minutes from Raymond Terrace, providing a huge range of services and retail options for all your daily needs.
- Less than 30 minutes to Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest.
- A 45 minute drive to the pristine shores of Port Stephens.
- Less than an hour to city lights and sights of Newcastle.
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Disclaimer:
All information contained herein is gathered from sources we deem reliable. However, we cannot guarantee its accuracy and act as a messenger only in passing on the details. Interested parties should rely on their own enquiries. Some of our properties are marketed from time to time without price guide at the vendors request. This website may have filtered the property into a price bracket for website functionality purposes. Any personal information given to us during the course of the campaign will be kept on our database for follow up and to market other services and opportunities unless instructed in writing.
Listing description written by Troy Graham, Clarke & Co Estate Agents — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.