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.
$790,000
Last sold
28 Nov 2025
4
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
613 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
$790,000
28 Nov 2025 · 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
-8.1%
Median sale
Suburb $860,000
+0.32 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 LaneCamposThis isn't just a starter. It's a step up. A solid, light-filled home with honest charm, space to stretch out, and the kind of yard you rarely see anymore. And with good bones already in place, it's your chance to personalise without the pressure of a full reno.
Inside, you'll find a flowing single-level layout with open living and dining, a neat central kitchen, and four well-proportioned bedrooms, plus a sweet surprise in the form of a sunny, private side yard. Whether you're chasing your first home or looking to land a smart investment, this one's as practical as it is promising.
Life here is simple in all the right ways. The streets are quiet. The neighbours are easy. And with local parks, schools and the Uni close by, it's a no-fuss, family-friendly find.
What You'll Love
-- Split system air-conditioning in the main living area, main bedroom and second bedroom for year-round comfort
-- Ceiling fans in the living room and one bedroom for added airflow
-- Fully fenced backyard with ample space for play, pets or future additions
-- Private side courtyard off the main bedroom, ideal for a morning coffee or evening unwind
-- Lock-up garage plus a separate garden shed for all the tools and toys
-- Generous block with a blank canvas vibe for landscaping or growing into
-- Walkable, quiet pocket close to parks and good schools
Your New Neighbourhood
-- 4min drive or 23min walk to Shortland Public School (1.7km)
-- 11min drive to Callaghan College Waratah Campus (6km)
-- 5min drive to Callaghan College Jesmond Senior Campus (2.6km)
-- 4min drive to Jesmond Central (2.4km)
-- 16min walk to Shortland Main Street shops and cafes (1.2km)
-- 3min drive to Shortland Waters Golf Club (1.5km)
-- 4min drive to Bunnings Wallsend (2km)
-- 6min drive to Wallsend Village and Main Street shops (2.9km)
-- 5min drive to University of Newcastle (3.2km)
-- 20min drive to Newcastle CBD and Beaches (10km)
-- Approx. weekly rental return: in the vicinity of $620 - $640
-- Approx. council rates per quarter: $489
-- Approx. water rates per third: $300 (not incl. usage)
For more information, please contact Dave Lane or Katrina Mortensen on 4967 6770.
Disclaimer:
All information contained herein has been gathered from sources we consider reliable. We do not accept any responsibility to any person for its accuracy and do no more than pass it on. All interested parties should make and rely upon their own inquiries in order to determine whether or not this information is in fact accurate.
Listing description written by Dave Lane, LaneCampos — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.