Shortland at a glance
5,480
People
$860,000
Median sale
$600/wk
Median rent
3.63%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 31 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$735,000
Last sold
14 Jan 2025
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
3
Car spaces
600 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
$735,000
14 Jan 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Shortland (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,289/m² of land (n=101). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Shortland at a glance
5,480
People
$860,000
Median sale
$600/wk
Median rent
3.63%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 31 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Shortland
-14.5%
Median sale
Suburb $860,000
+0.61 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.63%
Suburb median $860,000 from 31 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.
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
Shortland at a glance
5,480
People
$860,000
Median sale
$600/wk
Median rent
3.63%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 31 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by First National Real Estate Lake MacquarieA terrific entry into the fast-moving Shortland market, this large family home features traditional hallmarks combined with a free-flowing floorplan that is bound to inspire your imagination and appeal to first home buyers wanting to get a foothold into the market place, or investors seeking a well-maintained home with a good potential rental return.
Nestled in a quiet side street opposite a park and backing onto the Hunter Wetlands, this is the perfect home at an affordable price in a quiet location.
Inside, the home offers three well-sized bedrooms, two of which are fitted with built-in robes for ample storage. The master bedroom adds an extra touch of comfort with its ceiling fan, perfect for restful nights.
The L shaped kitchen is neat and functional, equipped with an electric stove and plenty of counter space, making it a joy for everyday cooking.
The large light filled lounge room with cypress pine timber flooring provides a cozy retreat, complete with reverse cycle air conditioning to keep you comfortable in all seasons.
The centrally located & updated bathroom boasts a toilet, vanity & separate shower, ensuring a fresh & convenient appeal.
At the rear of the home, you'll find an enclosed Queensland/paradise room, a versatile space ideal for hosting gatherings, enjoying a quiet moment, or even setting up a home office & enjoying the green leafy outlook of the reserve behind the back fence.
Downstairs there is an activity room/rumpus with bar & second toilet. This is the ideal man cave or teenage retreat or an ideal artist studio.
Car enthusiasts and those in need of storage will love the parking options this property offers. There is a single carport at the side of the home and two additional carports at the rear, providing secure and covered parking for up to three vehicles. Whether it's for your cars, a boat, or a trailer, this home has you covered.
Land Size Approx. 600m2 block with 15.3m frontage & 39.5m depth.
Land Rates Approx. $532 Per Quarter
Water Rates Approx. $185 Per Quarter
Potential Rental Return Approx. $680 Per Week
Close to several well-regarded schools and the Newcastle University campus, John Hunter Hospital, major shopping centres and nearby cafes, while being an easy drive from Newcastle's CBD, the Hunter Expressway and Pacific Motorway. This home offers a great opportunity in one of our region's popular suburbs.
Set on a low-maintenance block in a convenient location, this home offers a lifestyle of ease and practicality. With nothing to do but move in, it's ready to welcome its next owner.
For further information contact the local area's first choice for real estate Troy Duncan on 4950 8555
First National Real Estate Lake Macquarie are your local experts for the Lake Macquarie and Newcastle area, we proudly market this home and are always looking for more homes to sell. If you would like honest, expert advice to achieve excellent results, call us on 4950 8555 to discuss your home.
Disclaimer: All information contained herein is gathered from sources we deem reliable. However, we cannot guarantee its accuracy and act as a messenger only in passing on the details. Interested parties should rely on their own enquiries. Any personal information given to us during the course of the campaign will be kept on our database for follow up and to market other services and opportunities unless instructed in writing.
Listing description written by Troy Duncan, First National Real Estate Lake Macquarie — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.