Waratah West at a glance
3,392
People
$958,000
Median sale
$575/wk
Median rent
3.12%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 38 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Waratah West › Acacia Ave
$1,116,000
Last sold
16 Jan 2026
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
580 m²
Land
146 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
$1,116,000
16 Jan 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Waratah West (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,597/m² of land (n=104). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Waratah West at a glance
3,392
People
$958,000
Median sale
$575/wk
Median rent
3.12%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 38 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Waratah West
+16.5%
Median sale
Suburb $958,000
-0.44 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.12%
Suburb median $958,000 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 $575/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
Waratah West at a glance
3,392
People
$958,000
Median sale
$575/wk
Median rent
3.12%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 38 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Thompson & Clarke Real EstateBeautifully upgraded and immaculately maintained, this impressive family home delivers the perfect balance of comfort, sustainability and modern style. Every detail has been thoughtfully considered, offering energy-efficient living and a relaxed indoor–outdoor lifestyle in a peaceful Waratah West location.
Key Features
Energy-efficient design with 31 Solar Panel (13.6kw) and 10kW solar battery, Solar whiz on roof, SolarEdge grid shut-off, and Green Catch solar charger for the hot water system
Three-phase power, with shed on a separate circuit board
Renovated and painted roof with all-new gutters and down pipes
Comprehensive air purification and dehumidifier system (zoned with HEPA, UV and ioniser filters)
Solar underfloor and roof ventilation, plus underfloor and ceiling insulation for year-round comfort
Five split-system air conditioners including new Panasonic nanoe units (2024–2025)
Slow combustion fireplace and ceiling fans throughout
Luxury Storm hybrid flooring and plantation shutters to all windows and sliding doors
Built-in wardrobes to all bedrooms, with new cabinetry to bedroom three (2024)
Renovated laundry with custom cabinetry and sink
New bathroom shower and tapware (2025) plus bidet
Three Merbau entertaining decks and freshly painted trims/decks (2025)
Inground saltwater pool with reverse-cycle pool heater
Outdoor power outlets at front and rear, and multiple sheds (one stocked with firewood)
Swann CCTV security system (hardwired/wireless) and keyless front door entry
Hardwired internet cabling to all bedrooms and kitchen
315L off-peak hot water tank (installed 2022)
Whether entertaining by the pool, relaxing by the fire, or simply enjoying the year-round comfort of its energy-saving systems, this is a property that makes modern living effortless.
Set in Waratah West this home offers a peaceful retreat while keeping you close to everything:
Minutes to University of Newcastle, John Hunter Hospital, and Waratah Village Shopping Centre. Easy access to local schools, parklands, and public transport. Approx. 15 minutes to Newcastle CBD, beaches and harbour precinct. Quiet, family-friendly neighbourhood surrounded by established homes.
Disclaimer:
Information contained on any marketing material, website or other portal should not be relied upon and you should make your own enquiries and seek your own independent advice with respect to any property advertised or the information about the property.
Listing description written by Karen Gudelj, Thompson & Clarke Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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