Morpeth at a glance
1,848
People
$910,000
Median sale
$546/wk
Median rent
3.12%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 11 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$1,180,000
Last sold
30 Jan 2026
4
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Car spaces
543 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
$1,180,000
30 Jan 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Morpeth (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,353/m² of land (n=41). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Morpeth at a glance
1,848
People
$910,000
Median sale
$546/wk
Median rent
3.12%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 11 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Morpeth
+29.7%
Median sale
Suburb $910,000
-0.71 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.12%
Suburb median $910,000 from 11 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 $546/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
Morpeth at a glance
1,848
People
$910,000
Median sale
$546/wk
Median rent
3.12%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 11 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Clarke & Co Estate AgentsProperty HIghlights:
- Architecturally designed and renovated throughout in 2023
- Rheem Gas continuous flow on house plus Vulcan electric 250L on studio
- Shaker cabinetry, 40mm Caesarstone benches and Smeg appliances in kitchen
- Ducted a/c in main home + 2 split system a/c in studio
- 100% wool carpets in bedrooms
- Soaring 3.1m high ceilings
- Additional storage space in roof with loft ladder
- 1920's approx. build
Outgoings:
Council Rate: $3,092 approx. per annum
Rental Return: $1,100 approx. per week
Once in a while, a property comes to the market that quite simply takes your breath away, as is the case with 51 Swan Street, Morpeth. Built approximately in the 1920's, this residence housed the local corner store from the mid to late 1930's before undergoing a spectacular transformation this year. Renovated to the highest of standards, this home is now ready for one lucky new owner to move in and simply enjoy.
Ideally located in the township of Morpeth, and set one block back from the Hunter River, you'll be set to enjoy your weekends browsing the many galleries, boutique shops and enjoying your morning coffee along Swan street. With the conveniences of city living including Maitland CBD, hospital and Green Hills shopping centre only a short drive, this home presents the opportunity to enjoy the best of both worlds.
Set on a spacious corner block, the home's timeless weatherboard and Colorbond roof façade, framed by a classic white picket fence and wrap around verandah, provides a lovely first impression on arrival.
Stepping inside reveals the breathtaking interior of the home, boasting a spacious open plan design, complemented by the soaring 3.1m ceilings, ornate cornices, and stylish flooring throughout.
Located at the entrance to the home is the stunning living, dining and kitchen space, bathed in natural light from the surrounding windows and sliding doors leading out to the wrap-around deck.
The show stopping kitchen features white shaker cabinetry, with 40mm Caeserstone benchtops, a herringbone tiled splashback, along with a stunning brass mixer over the sink, adding a stylish touch. There are quality Smeg appliances in place, including a 900mm freestanding oven with gas cooking, a matching range and a dishwasher, sure to please the most discerning home chef.
There are three spacious bedrooms located on one side of the home, all rooms enjoying the convenience of ceiling fans and plush 100% wool carpet, providing a luxurious feel underfoot. The master suite features a large walk-in robe and a beautiful ensuite that features stunning floor to ceiling tiles, a walk-in shower, a floating wall-hung vanity and quality brass fittings throughout. The remaining two bedrooms are serviced by the immaculate family bathroom located nearby, which boasts an equally stylish design, with a walk-in shower, brass fittings and an impressive claw foot bath taking centre stage.
Stepping outside onto the deck, you'll find the entrance to the secondary dwelling of the home, the beautifully presented studio, offering the flexibility to host guests, extended family or even house one lucky teenager! Completely self-contained, this studio includes an air conditioned open plan living / dining area, and bathroom on the ground floor, along with a full service kitchen complete with an oven, dishwasher, shaker cabinetry, and classic brass fittings.
Moving upstairs reveals a large living space with a stunning angled ceiling, and a lovely window providing tree-top views, along with a spacious bedroom. Both rooms feature pure wool carpeting and split system air conditioning, providing comfort during all seasons.
Storage of your cars and gadgets will present no obstacle in this home, with a double garage servicing the main residence, and an additional single car garage, complete with a sink and internal access to the studio on offer.
A home presenting this standard of luxurious living, steeped in history and set in such a highly sought area, is sure to draw a large volume of interest from discerning buyers. We strongly encourage our interested clients to secure their viewing with Clarke & Co Estate Agents without delay.
Why you'll love where you live;
- A short stroll away from the many boutiques, galleries and dining options in the centre of Morpeth.
- 800m to Joeys Pre-School & Early Learning Centre.
- 100m to Morpeth Public School.
- A family-friendly region with plenty of parks, recreation and sporting facilities nearby.
- 15 minutes to Maitland CBD and the flourishing Levee riverside precinct with a range of bars and restaurants to enjoy.
- 7 minutes to the new Maitland Hospital.
- Located just 10 minutes from the newly refurbished destination shopping precinct, Green Hills shopping centre, offering an impressive range of retail, dining and entertainment options right at your doorstep.
- 35 minutes to the city lights and sights of Newcastle.
- Just 30 minutes away from the gourmet delights of the Hunter Valley Vineyards.
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 Nick Clarke, Clarke & Co Estate Agents — 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.