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.
$880,000
Last sold
17 Mar 2026
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
638.6 m²
Land
184 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
$880,000
17 Mar 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Shortland (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,281/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
+2.3%
Median sale
Suburb $860,000
-0.08 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 Clarke & Co Estate AgentsProperty Highlights:
- A stylishly presented home set on a generous 638.6 sqm block of land
- High ceilings, timber flooring, LED downlights, plantation shutters, a freshly painted interior and Hitachi ducted air conditioning throughout
- Spacious living and dining room set at the entrance of the home
- Kitchen with 40mm benchtops, a dual sink, a built-in pantry, induction cooking and quality appliances
- Three bedrooms, two with built-in robes for convenient storage
- A stunning ensuite featuring a built-in spa bath with a recess, a shower, and floor to ceiling tiles, plus a main bathroom with floor to ceiling tiles, a built-in shower/bath combination and a separate WC off the laundry
- Covered timber deck alfresco with power access, overlooking the fully fenced, low maintenance backyard
- A drive through carport to a separate single car garage in the yard
Outgoings:
Council Rates: $2,220 approx. per annum
Water Rates: $858.33 approx. per annum
Rental Return: $750 approx. per week
Positioned on a generous 638.6 sqm parcel of land, this well presented home offers a smart opportunity for families, investors or those looking to secure space in a highly convenient pocket of Newcastle.
Shortland continues to attract buyers seeking connectivity and everyday ease. The University of Newcastle's Callaghan campus is only a short drive away, while Newcastle's CBD and beaches can be reached in approximately 25 minutes. With the Inner City Bypass close by, commuting towards Maitland, the Hunter Valley or travelling north along the Pacific Highway is a breeze.
Arriving at the home, a single drive through carport provides access to a standalone garage positioned in the backyard, offering off street parking and additional storage options.
Stepping inside, high ceilings immediately enhance the sense of space, complemented by a freshly painted interior, timber flooring and LED downlights throughout. Plantation shutters add a modern touch, while Hitachi ducted air conditioning ensures comfort across the seasons.
The main bedroom includes a built-in robe, with its adjoining ensuite bold and distinctive, finished with floor to ceiling tiles, plantation shutters and a built-in spa bath complete with a built-in recess and an integrated ice bucket. A shower, a vanity, a toilet and floor lighting complete this unique space.
Two additional bedrooms are on offer, one with a built-in robe for handy storage. The main bathroom continues the contemporary feel with floor to ceiling tiles, a built-in bath and shower combination, a vanity and a nearby laundry with a separate WC for added practicality.
The living and dining area is positioned at the entrance of the home, creating a welcoming first impression and an inviting place to relax. Flowing through, the kitchen is well appointed with 40mm benchtops, a DeLonghi induction cooktop, an oven, an integrated rangehood and an Inalto dishwasher. A dual sink, a tiled splashback and a built-in pantry ensure the space is both functional and well considered.
Outside, an undercover timber deck alfresco provides a generous entertaining area, complete with power access and ample room for a barbecue, outdoor dining and lounge setting. The backyard is low maintenance, fully fenced and offers excellent usable space, presenting future potential for further enhancements or the option to consider a granny flat (subject to Council approval).
Offering space, modern updates and future flexibility in a location that is hard to beat, this impressive property is an opportunity not to be missed. We encourage our clients to contact the team at Clarke & Co Estate Agents without delay to secure their inspections.
Why you'll love where you live;
- 5 minutes to Newcastle University, Callaghan campus
- 25 minutes to the city lights and beaches of Newcastle
- 35 minutes to the heritage centre of Maitland
- A short drive to Jesmond, Wallsend or Waratah with a range of services, supermarkets and dining options to suit your needs
- Mere moments to Sandgate Station, connecting you to the city with ease
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 Emma Crispin, Clarke & Co Estate Agents — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.