Fern Bay at a glance
4,339
People
$1,122,500
Median sale
$884/wk
Median rent
4.10%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 38 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Fern Bay › Norfolk St
$955,000
Last sold
16 May 2025
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
510 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
$955,000
16 May 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Fern Bay (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,759/m² of land (n=110). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Fern Bay at a glance
4,339
People
$1,122,500
Median sale
$884/wk
Median rent
4.10%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 38 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Fern Bay
-14.9%
Median sale
Suburb $1,122,500
+0.71 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 4.10%
Suburb median $1,122,500 from 38 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 $884/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
Fern Bay at a glance
4,339
People
$1,122,500
Median sale
$884/wk
Median rent
4.10%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 38 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Presence Real EstatePositioned in the family-friendly Seaside Estate, this solid brick and tile home offers a welcoming retreat just moments from the beach. Designed for families in mind, it delivers a practical layout, modern comforts, and plenty of space for growing families.
Step inside to an open-plan living and dining area that feels instantly inviting with large windows and sliding doors providing ample natural light, while the seamless connection to the covered alfresco makes entertaining effortless. The kitchen is designed to keep up with busy households offering plenty of island bench space, walk-in pantry and a breakfast bar that invites casual meals and conversation - all positioned overlooking the main living area.
Four well-sized bedrooms provide comfortable accommodation, each with built-in robes. The master retreat is set privately at the front of the home, featuring a walk-in robe and ensuite, while the remaining bedrooms share a main bathroom with a separate bath and shower. A second living space, currently a home theatre allows for extra room to move - ideal for movie nights.
A double garage with internal access provides secure parking while ducted air and the low-maintenance yard means less time on upkeep and more time enjoying the seaside lifestyle, whether that's exploring nearby walking tracks, heading to the park with the kids or relaxing at home.
Seaside Estate is a sought-after location known for its family-friendly community with playgrounds, cycle paths and an on-site childcare centre just moments away. With the Newcastle CBD only a 20-minute drive by car or a 5-minute ferry ride from Stockton, you will also be positioned close to Fern Bay Public School and St Peter's Primary School.
- Contemporary kitchen with walk-in pantry & island bench
- Light-filled open-plan living and dining flowing to alfresco area
- Additional living area / rumpus room
- Four beds - master with WIR & ensuite, remainder with BIRs
- Two modern bathrooms including master ensuite
- Ducted air-conditioning throughout
- Covered outdoor area and easy-care backyard for entertaining
- Double garage, internal access & additional driveway parking
- Milestones Early Learning Centre & parks moments away
- Short drive to Newcastle CBD, airport and local schools
Outgoings:
Water rates: $820.95 approx per annum
Council rates: $1,980 approx per annum
Strata rates: $730 approx per annum
Disclaimer:
All information provided by Presence Real Estate in the promotion of a property for either sale or lease has been gathered from various third-party sources that we believe to be reliable. However, Presence Real Estate cannot guarantee its accuracy, and we accept no responsibility and disclaim all liability in respect of any errors, omissions, inaccuracies or misstatements in the information provided. Prospective purchasers and renters are advised to carry out their own investigations and rely on their own inquiries. All images, measurements, diagrams, renderings and data are indicative and for illustrative purposes only and are subject to change. The information provided by Presence Real Estate is general in nature and does not take into account the individual circumstances of the person or persons objective financial situation or needs.
Listing description written by Amanda Reid, Presence Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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