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NSW › Thornton › Thorncliffe Ave

52 Thorncliffe Ave, Thornton NSW 2322

For saleHouse for Sale

$870,000–$930,000

For sale

Asking range

4

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

619.5 m²

Land

Districts ViewPrice evidencePlanningSite constraintsHistoryListing

Districts View

Given the $870,000–$930,000 ask, is this worth your time?

Why this ask?

  • FactListed for sale, asking $870,000–$930,000(Listing record · 28 July 2026)
  • CalculationAsk is 2% below the Thornton median recorded sale ($890,000, n=110, last 12 months).(Districts calculation from recorded sales)
  • CalculationIf it leased at Thornton's advertised median rent ($703/wk), implied gross yield would be 4.20% — this is not a rent for this listing.(Districts scenario calculation)

What could make it worth more?

No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.

What could make it worth less?

No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.

What should you verify next?

  1. 1Official planning layers are still retrieving for this parcel — check back before relying on zoning or overlay absence.
  2. 2No hazard layer has been retrieved — confirm flood, bushfire and heritage exposure from council mapping before an offer.

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

The ask against the evidence

Asking

$870,000–$930,000

Asking range · $1,404/m² of land

No recorded sale for this property.

Thornton at a glance

13,073

People

$890,000

Median sale

$703/wk

Median rent

4.11%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 110 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Thornton report →

Vs Thornton

-2.2%

Median sale

Suburb $890,000

+0.09 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 4.11%

Suburb median $890,000 from 110 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Total cost to purchase

Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.

Purchase Price
$870,000
Stamp Duty (New South Wales)
$33,562
Transfer/Registration Fee
$167
Mortgage Registration (est., if financed)
$200
Legal & Conveyancing (est.)
$2,000
Building & Pest Inspection (est.)
$700
Rates & Water Adjustment at Settlement (est.)
$800
Total cash required
$907,429

$37,429 on top of the price (4.3% extra)

  • Stamp Duty (New South Wales)
  • Transfer/Registration Fee
  • Mortgage Registration
  • Legal & Conveyancing
  • Building & Pest Inspection
  • Rates & Water Adjustment

Estimates only, at standard investor rates — no first-home or owner-occupier concessions applied. Not included: lenders mortgage insurance (usually applies when borrowing more than 80% of the price), loan application and settlement fees from your lender, the foreign-purchaser duty surcharge, and building insurance — in Queensland the property is at your risk from the first business day after signing, not from settlement. Verify with your conveyancer.

Stamp duty and transfer fees: New South Wales schedules from 2026-07-01. Ongoing council rates and land tax are not included.

Rental yield

Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.

Pre-filled with Thornton's advertised median rent — not a rent for this listing.

Net yield
2.70%
Annual cashflow (pre-tax)
$-21,734
Interest cover (DSCR)
0.52
Annual rent
$36,556
Operating expenses
$13,050
Loan amount
$696,000
Annual interest
$45,240
Gross yield
4.20%

Gross yield is weekly rent × 52 ÷ price. Net yield subtracts operating expenses. Cashflow then subtracts interest-only interest on price × LVR. Tax, vacancies, and principal repayments are not included.

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Planning

Planning and development

Planning data is being calculated

Development activity

Data unavailable

Source

  • Provider: unavailable
  • Dataset: unavailable
  • Retrieved: not yet retrieved
  • Version: planning-v1

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

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, bushfire and heritage

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Flood

Not retrieved

Flood exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Bushfire

Not retrieved

Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Heritage

Not retrieved

Heritage listing has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Records

Property history

  1. Listed$870,000–$930,000available28 July 2026

Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.

Capital growth

NSW

Why this lot, not just this suburb

Why could this property outperform?

Planning 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.

What could kill that thesis?

Confidence: low

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

Income, competition, and yield

What will it realistically rent for?

Confidence: low

No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $703/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms.

What competition will it face?

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.

What does the yield actually look like?

Confidence: low

Gross yield if leased at the suburb aggregate is 4.2%. The yield that matters is the one on achieved rent, which has not been inferred for this address. Net yield (land tax, rates, insurance, vacancy) is not loaded. NSW net yield needs land tax and VG inputs that are not loaded. Gross yield from listings is not net yield.

Verdict

What this means for this property

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.”

Read more

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

What is known for this property

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

    Unknown

    Planning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.

  • Nearby development pipeline

    Unknown

    NSW has a statewide DA API. Nearby (100–800 m) applications are not loaded for this property yet.

  • Honest achievable rent

    Knownlow

    This 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

    Unknown

    Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.

  • Why is this cheap?

    Unknown

    The constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.

  • Lot-level flood

    Unknown

    Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”

  • Catalyst exposure

    Unknown

    Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.

  • This lot's DA history

    Unknown

    Development applications have not been queried for this parcel.

  • Statutory land value versus ask

    Unknown

    NSW Valuer General land values are not loaded for this property yet.

  • Net yield / holding costs

    Unknown

    NSW net yield needs land tax and VG inputs that are not loaded. Gross yield from listings is not net yield.

Area

Thornton in one glance

Thornton at a glance

13,073

People

$890,000

Median sale

$703/wk

Median rent

4.11%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 110 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Thornton report →

Keep researching

  • Why Thornton? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Thornton →
  • Other records on Thorncliffe Ave →

Listing material

Listed by Clarke & Co Estate Agents

CONTEMPORARY STYLE MEETS PRACTICAL FAMILY LIVING!

Property Highlights:

- A stylish contemporary residence, ready to move straight in and enjoy

- Hisense split system air conditioning in the living and main bedroom, plus ceiling fans

Read the full description

- Tile and carpet flooring, LED downlights and a fresh contemporary finish throughout

- Open plan living and dining plus a media room, both with direct alfresco access

- Beautiful kitchen with 20mm Caesarstone benchtops, an island bench with a breakfast bar, a walk-in pantry, plumbing to the fridge, gas cooking and quality appliances

- Four bedrooms, the main with a walk-in robe, three with mirrored built-ins

- A private ensuite and a family bathroom with a built-in bathtub, a shower with a niche and a separate WC

- Tiled undercover alfresco with LED downlights, overlooking the fully fenced, grassed backyard

- Attached double garage with internal access to the home

Outgoings:

Council Rate: $2,908 approx. per annum

Water Rate: $851.37 approx. per annum

Rental Return: $740 approx. per week

Move straight in and enjoy the comfort and convenience of this beautifully presented family home, showcasing a contemporary blend of brick, weatherboard and Colorbond construction, premium finishes and a thoughtfully designed floorplan ready to accommodate modern family living.

Conveniently positioned in the established suburb of Thornton, this address places local shopping, schooling and parklands within easy reach. Green Hills Shopping Centre and Maitland are only a short drive away for an extensive selection of retail, dining and everyday essentials, while Newcastle's coastline and the Hunter Valley's renowned wineries remain comfortably accessible for weekends spent exploring the region.

Upon arrival, a grassed front yard, established gardens and an attached double garage with internal access create an inviting first impression. Stepping inside, a combination of tile and carpet flooring, LED downlights and vertical blinds provide a fresh, contemporary feel throughout.

Positioned at the front of the home, the main bedroom offers a ceiling fan, Hisense split system air conditioning, a walk-in robe and a well appointed ensuite complete with a twin vanity, a shower with a niche and a toilet.

Three additional bedrooms are all fitted with mirrored built-in robes and ceiling fans, while the family bathroom includes a built-in bathtub, a vanity, a shower with a niche and a separate WC for added convenience.

Designed with both style and everyday functionality in mind, the kitchen features 20mm Caesarstone benchtops, an island bench with breakfast bar seating, a dual sink, a walk-in pantry, plumbing to the fridge space and a tiled splashback. Quality appliances include a Venini oven, a four burner gas cooktop and a Euromaid dishwasher, creating a space equally suited to busy family life and effortless entertaining.

Flowing seamlessly from the kitchen, the open plan living and dining area is enhanced by Hisense split system air conditioning and sliding door access to the alfresco, creating an effortless connection between indoor and outdoor living. Positioned just beyond, the media room offers a dedicated retreat for movie nights, complete with a recessed TV space, a ceiling fan and its own glass sliding door opening to the alfresco.

The tiled undercover alfresco, finished with LED downlights, provides the perfect setting for outdoor relaxation, while overlooking the fully fenced, grassed backyard with plenty of space for children and pets to enjoy.

Combining quality finishes, a generous floor plan and a highly sought after Thornton location, this impressive home presents an outstanding opportunity for owner occupiers and investors alike. With a large amount of interest expected, we encourage our clients to contact the team at Clarke & Co Estate Agents without delay to arrange their inspections.

Why you'll love where you live;

- A short drive to local shopping, schooling and Thornton train station

- Located just 10 minutes from Green Hills Shopping Centre, offering an impressive range of retail, dining and entertainment options close to home

- 15 minutes to Maitland CBD and the Levee riverside precinct

- 35 minutes to the city lights and sights of Newcastle

- 35 minutes to 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.

Property features

  • Built-in Robes
  • Dishwasher
  • Ensuites: 1
  • Fully Fenced
  • Living Areas: 2
  • Toilets: 2
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