Tighes Hill at a glance
1,970
People
$1,260,000
Median sale
$600/wk
Median rent
2.48%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 15 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Tighes Hill › John St
$1,290,000
Last sold
14 Mar 2026
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
0
Car spaces
340 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
$1,290,000
14 Mar 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Sources disagree on the sale price. All recorded figures are shown in the history below — Districts does not pick a winner.
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Tighes Hill (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $3,163/m² of land (n=65). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Tighes Hill at a glance
1,970
People
$1,260,000
Median sale
$600/wk
Median rent
2.48%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 15 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Tighes Hill
+2.4%
Median sale
Suburb $1,260,000
-0.06 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.48%
Suburb median $1,260,000 from 15 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 $600/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms. No recorded off-street parking — often a discount versus the suburb median for the same beds.
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
Tighes Hill at a glance
1,970
People
$1,260,000
Median sale
$600/wk
Median rent
2.48%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 15 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Spillane PropertySet within one of Newcastle's most admired inner-city suburbs, this charming three-bedroom home captures the relaxed, community atmosphere that makes Tighes Hill so consistently sought after. Just moments from local cafés, parks and the harbour foreshore, it offers an appealing balance of character, functionality and lifestyle convenience - ideal for first home buyers, downsizers, families or investors alike.
A welcoming front verandah provides a quiet spot to enjoy the neighbourhood, while inside, original floorboards and decorative cornices immediately showcase the home's timeless appeal. The formal lounge is both generous and highly functional, centred around a decorative fireplace and complemented by a large ceiling fan, creating a comfortable setting for everyday living and relaxed entertaining.
The kitchen connects seamlessly to the living spaces and has been thoughtfully designed for practicality, featuring quality appliances, abundant storage and a large island bench that anchors the room and makes daily routines effortless. French doors open directly onto a deck positioned just off the kitchen, encouraging an easy indoor-outdoor flow that's perfect for weekend barbecues or long lunches overlooking the backyard.
All three bedrooms are spacious and filled with natural light, each offering built-in robes and ceiling fans for comfort. The main bedroom showcases a decorative fireplace and charming period detail, while the second and third bedrooms incorporate built-in study nooks, providing flexibility for families or those working from home. Servicing the home, the bright bathroom features a combined shower and bath along with generous storage, and is supported by the home's practical layout.
Additional conveniences include side access and a fully lined attic with power, offering excellent storage options. Outdoors, the generous backyard provides plenty of space to enjoy now, with scope to further enhance over time (STCA).
Positioned just moments from local cafés, quality schools and leafy parks, the home enjoys all the lifestyle benefits Tighes Hill is known for. Rich in character and superbly located, this is a home that delivers warmth, flexibility and long-term lifestyle appeal in equal measure.
Disclaimer: All information contained herein has been obtained from third-party sources. While we believe this information to be reliable, we cannot guarantee its accuracy or currency. Prospective purchasers and their advisers should make their own enquiries and investigations in relation to this information and the property to which it relates.
Listing description written by Donna Spillane, Spillane Property — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.