Kotara at a glance
4,154
People
$1,062,500
Median sale
$821/wk
Median rent
4.02%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 24 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Kotara › Wallace St
$1,165,000
Last sold
1 Aug 2025
5
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
573 m²
Land
198 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
$1,165,000
1 Aug 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Kotara (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,471/m² of land (n=107). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Kotara at a glance
4,154
People
$1,062,500
Median sale
$821/wk
Median rent
4.02%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 24 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Kotara
+9.6%
Median sale
Suburb $1,062,500
-0.36 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 4.02%
Suburb median $1,062,500 from 24 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 $821/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
Kotara at a glance
4,154
People
$1,062,500
Median sale
$821/wk
Median rent
4.02%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 24 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by TaylorHedley Property.With generous proportions, layered living zones and a beautiful balance of comfort and modern finishes, this stylishly renovated family home offers a relaxed pace of living in one of Newcastle's most connected suburbs. Wrapped in greenery and set at the end of a peaceful cul-de-sac, it's designed for families who need room to spread out, entertain and retreat, without compromising on location or lifestyle. Enjoy weekends in the garden, cosy evenings by the fire, or mornings on the balcony with coffee in hand, this is a home that makes the everyday feel special.
Staged over two thoughtfully designed levels, the home offers space in all the right places. Upstairs, polished floorboards flow through a light-filled layout, where ducted air-conditioning keeps things comfortable year-round. A statement kitchen overlooks the backyard and connects seamlessly with a dining area and then a large living zone, where a combustion fireplace adds a layer of warmth and charm. Three bedrooms with built-ins and a designer bathroom round out the upper level. Downstairs is a brilliant surprise - ideal for parents, teens, guests or working from home, with two additional bedrooms, a sleek modern ensuite, a rumpus, and a separate study. Internal access from the double garage, leafy gardens, and a feel-good energy complete the picture.
Set in the heart of Kotara, this address delivers lifestyle in spades. Zoned for New Lambton Public School and Lambton High, minutes to Westfield, and just a short drive to John Hunter Hospital, this location blends suburban peace with urban convenience. Walk to the train station, explore local bushland trails, and Blackbutt Reserve, or make the quick trip to the coast or Lake Macquarie for a swim, paddle or lunch by the water. It's a location that works for families at every stage.
- Superbly renovated dual-level family home with generous proportions upstairs and down
- High-gloss kitchen finished with s/steel appliances, stone surfaces and luxe marble-look wall tiles
- Large and open living room plus a dedicated dining area adjoining the kitchen
- Ducted air-conditioning upstairs and split-system air-conditioning downstairs
- Three bedrooms upstairs, all with built-in robes plus another two downstairs
- Showroom main bathroom features a dual vanity with backlit mirrors, a shower-over-the-bath and beautiful brushed gold tapware
- Flexibly ground floor offering a bathroom study, and rumpus, along with the bedrooms
- Internal staircase boasting hardwood treads and stainless-steel balustrade
- Quiet cul-de-sac, lush gardens, private backyard with lawn and mature trees
- Zoned for New Lambton Public, close to shops, transport, schools and John Hunter Hospital
Council Rates: $628 approx per quarter
Water Rates: $228.93 approx per quarter
Rental Estimate: $850 - $920 per week
Disclaimer:
We have obtained this property information from sources we believe to be reliable; however, we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Prospective buyers are advised to carry out their own investigations.
Listing description written by Jeremy Allwood, TaylorHedley Property. — 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.