Barnsley at a glance
1,849
People
$862,500
Median sale
$706/wk
Median rent
4.26%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 20 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$835,000
Last sold
8 May 2025
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
734 m²
Land
142 m²
Building
Districts View
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
$835,000
8 May 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Barnsley (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,194/m² of land (n=62). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Barnsley at a glance
1,849
People
$862,500
Median sale
$706/wk
Median rent
4.26%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 20 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Barnsley
-3.2%
Median sale
Suburb $862,500
+0.14 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 4.26%
Suburb median $862,500 from 20 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 $706/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
UnknownArea
Barnsley at a glance
1,849
People
$862,500
Median sale
$706/wk
Median rent
4.26%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 20 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by SOLD Real EstatePerfectly positioned in a quiet street, this light-filled home offers an ideal opportunity for first-home buyers, investors, or retirees looking for something stylish, functional, and ready to go. With modern updates, versatile living spaces and a generous north facing backyard, there's plenty to love — with nothing left to do but move in.
From the moment you step inside, you feel that easy sense of comfort — the kind that comes from a home that's been thoughtfully updated without losing its charm. Timber floors underfoot, neutral tones throughout, and natural light filtering in from every direction all combine to create a warm, inviting atmosphere that immediately feels familiar.
The living room is relaxed and welcoming, ideal for quiet evenings in or catching up with friends. The heart of the home is the refreshed kitchen — practical in every sense, with a stylish herringbone splashback, sleek black tapware and a window above the sink that looks out to greenery. Whether you're cooking up a storm or simply chatting over the breakfast bench, it's a space that brings people together.
Three generous bedrooms mean you can spread out or set up a home office or guest space with ease. The bathroom has been beautifully renovated with a seamless micro-cement finish — clean, modern, and easy to maintain — featuring a modern bath, walk-in shower and soft lighting that gives it a spa-like quality.
A bonus enclosed, north facing rear living area offers flexibility for a second lounge, kids' zone, or a place to enjoy your coffee in the soft morning sunshine. From here, step out into the large, secure backyard — a blank canvas for entertaining, playing, or simply enjoying the sunshine.
The four bay garage at the rear offers excellent storage or workshop potential, and with a wide driveway and gated access, there's more than enough room for a caravan, boat, or trailer — a rare and welcome addition, especially for downsizers seeking lifestyle flexibility.
With the option to add a second driveway, investors will appreciate this opprtunity for genuine dual income potential with plenty of space out the back for a granny flat.
Whether you're starting out, slowing down, or expanding your portfolio, this is a home where the hard work has been done — so you can simply move in and start living.
Tucked into a peaceful street and close to everything — shopping centres, schools, parks, the lake, and even the beach — this is a location that quietly offers it all. Affordable, move-in ready, and full of potential, it's an easy choice for anyone looking to enjoy low-maintenance living with room to grow.
* Quiet, low-traffic street in a peaceful, well-established neighbourhood
* Set on a generous 695sqm double lot with a wide, open feel
* Solid single-level design with no internal steps — ideal for all ages
* Perfect, north facing rear living and backyard
* Flat block with easy access and minimal maintenance required
* Spacious main living area bathed in soft natural light throughout the day
* Beautiful polished timber floors in living and dining areas
* Freshly painted interiors with a warm, neutral colour scheme
* Reverse-cycle split system air conditioning in the main living and master bedroom
* Enclosed rear living area providing a second living zone or flexible entertaining space
* Fully updated kitchen with crisp white cabinetry and a clean, coastal feel
* Stylish herringbone tiled splashback for a designer touch
* Matte black tapware and deep double sink under a large kitchen window
* Stainless steel oven, cooktop, and rangehood
* Ample storage with overhead cabinets, drawers, and large pantry space
* Dining area comfortably fits a family-sized table
* Three well-proportioned bedrooms
* Master bedroom with mirrored built-in robe and split system air conditioning
* Updated bathroom with sleek micro-cement finish and modern styling
* Full-size bath, walk-in shower with sliding screen, and modern vanity
* Separate toilet for added convenience
* Fully enclosed and private, north facing backyard — ideal for pets, kids, and entertaining
* Detached 4+ car garage/workshop with plenty of room for storage or hobbies
* Wide concrete driveway with gated access
* Option to have dual rear access on both sides of the property.
* Ample off-street parking — room for caravan, boat, trailer, or multiple vehicles
* Additional garden shed for outdoor storage
* Low-maintenance gardens front and back
* Fully fenced north facing back yard for safety, pets, or privacy
* Move-in ready with all major updates already completed
* Perfect for first-home buyers wanting comfort and space with nothing to spend
* Excellent option for retirees seeking flat, easy living with secure yard and room for a caravan or boat
* Set-and-forget investment opportunity in a high-demand area
* Close to schools such as Barnsley and Edgeworth Public Schools as well as Macquarie College.
* A short drive to Glendale Shopping Centre, Bunnings and Costco
* Easy drive to Lake Macquarie's foreshore, boat ramps, and cafes
* All the lifestyle perks of lakeside and coastal living, with Newcastle City just 30 minutes away.
Come & Besold...
Listing description written by Ben Casey, SOLD Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
NSW 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.