Thornton at a glance
13,073
People
$890,000
Median sale
$703/wk
Median rent
4.11%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 110 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Thornton › Lancaster St
$740,000
Last sold
26 Feb 2026
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
254 m²
Land
141 m²
Building
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
$740,000
26 Feb 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Thornton (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,300/m² of land (n=141). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Thornton at a glance
13,073
People
$890,000
Median sale
$703/wk
Median rent
4.11%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 110 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Thornton
-16.9%
Median sale
Suburb $890,000
+0.83 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 4.11%
Suburb median $890,000 from 110 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 $703/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
Thornton at a glance
13,073
People
$890,000
Median sale
$703/wk
Median rent
4.11%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 110 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Clarke & Co Estate AgentsProperty Highlights;
- A stylishly presented, low maintenance duplex with premium inclusions throughout
- Mitsubishi Electric split system air conditioning and a gas bayonet in the living area
- Security screen to the front door, NBN fibre to the premises, plus instantaneous gas hot water
- Quality tile and cosy carpet flooring, LED downlights, a mix of roller and vertical blinds
- Large open plan living and dining area, plus a formal living/rumpus room
- Pristine kitchen with 20mm stone benchtops, soft close cabinetry, a built-in pantry, a breakfast bar, gas cooking and quality Euromaid appliances
- Three bedrooms, all with built-in robes for convenient storage
- Stylish family bathroom and ensuite, including floating vanities and showers with built-in recesses, plus a built-in bathtub in the main
- Covered, tiled alfresco area with LED downlighting and a gas bayonet
- Low maintenance, fully fenced yard with a water storage tank
- Attached single car garage with internal access to the home
Outgoings:
Council Rate: $1,878.80 approx. per annum
Water Rate: $820.20 approx. per annum
Rental Return: $650 approx. per week
Built in 2020 by Vision Homes, this brick and tiled roof duplex presents a smart, low maintenance opportunity suited to first home buyers, downsizers or investors seeking a quality home in a consistently popular pocket of Thornton.
Everyday convenience defines this handy location, with local Thornton shops and the retail hub of Green Hills only a short drive away. Schooling, parklands and recreation facilities are close at hand, keeping daily routines simple, with Newcastle's beaches and the Hunter Valley's vineyards within an easy 35 minute drive for weekend escapes.
From the street, a grassed front yard sets a welcoming tone, complemented by an attached single garage offering internal access to the home. Step inside to a well presented interior where tile and plush carpet flooring combine with LED downlights and a mix of roller and vertical blinds, creating a clean, comfortable feel that flows throughout the home.
The kitchen is thoughtfully designed for everyday ease, featuring 20mm stone benchtops, a breakfast bar for casual meals, soft close cabinetry, a tiled splashback and a built-in pantry. Cooking is well supported with a Euromaid oven, a gas cooktop, an integrated rangehood and a Euromaid dishwasher, while the dual sink adds further practicality.
The living and dining area offers a lovely space to relax and unwind, warmed by a gas bayonet and kept comfortable year round with Mitsubishi split system air conditioning. A separate lounge positioned at the front of the home offers flexibility as a quiet retreat, a rumpus, or additional living zone.
The main bedroom comes complete with a built-in wardrobe and its own ensuite, finished with a floating vanity, a toilet and a shower featuring a built-in recess.
Two additional bedrooms include built-in wardrobes and are well serviced by the main bathroom, which offers a floating vanity, a built-in bath and a separate shower with a built-in recess, catering easily to family living or guests.
Outside, the undercover alfresco is tiled and finished with LED downlighting and a gas bayonet, creating a functional extension of the indoor living space. Beyond, the fully fenced yard is low maintenance and includes a water storage tank, ideal for those seeking simplicity without sacrificing outdoor enjoyment.
Additional features include instantaneous gas hot water, a security screen front door and NBN fibre to the premises, rounding out a well considered home in a location that is hard to beat.
Whether you're stepping into the market, simplifying your lifestyle or expanding your portfolio, this Thornton address delivers comfort and convenience in equal measure. We encourage our clients to contact the team at Clarke & Co Estate Agents today to arrange their inspections.
Why you'll love where you live;
- Only minutes to the local Thornton Shopping Centre, train station, sporting fields, and schooling
- Located just 10 minutes from Green Hills Shopping Centre, offering an impressive range of retail, dining and entertainment options close to home
- An easy 20 minute drive to Maitland CBD and the riverside Levee precinct
- 35 minutes to the city lights and sights of Newcastle or the gourmet delights of the Hunter Valley Vineyards
Disclaimer:
All information contained herein is gathered from sources we deem to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee its accuracy and interested persons should rely on their own enquiries.
Listing description written by Mikhaela Enright, Clarke & Co Estate Agents — 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.