Shoal Bay at a glance
1,829
People
$1,270,000
Median sale
$563/wk
Median rent
2.31%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 26 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Shoal Bay › Essendene Rd
$1,300,000
Last sold
29 Nov 2025
0
Bedrooms
0
Bathrooms
0
Car spaces
851 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
$1,300,000
29 Nov 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Shoal Bay at a glance
1,829
People
$1,270,000
Median sale
$563/wk
Median rent
2.31%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 26 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Shoal Bay
+2.4%
Median sale
Suburb $1,270,000
-0.06 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.31%
Suburb median $1,270,000 from 26 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 $563/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms. No recorded off-street parking — often a discount versus the suburb median for the same beds.
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
Shoal Bay at a glance
1,829
People
$1,270,000
Median sale
$563/wk
Median rent
2.31%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 26 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by PRD Port StephensPositioned in one of Port Stephens' most desirable coastal enclaves, this expansive 851m² parcel of land presents an outstanding and rare opportunity to create your very own piece of paradise in Shoal Bay.
Whether you're dreaming of designing a bespoke family home or developing the site into 3 homes (STCA), the possibilities here are as exciting as the location itself.
Situated just moments from some of the region's most stunning beaches, you'll be spoilt for choice with Shoal Bay Beach, Wreck Beach, and Box Beach all within easy reach. Each beach offers its own charm, from calm waters perfect for swimming and paddleboarding, to secluded surf breaks and coastal walks.
When it comes to lifestyle, few places compare to Shoal Bay. Stroll down to the vibrant café strip, enjoy a leisurely breakfast overlooking the water, or spend the evening dining at one of the local restaurants. The iconic Shoal Bay Country Club is just around the corner, offering the perfect spot to catch up with friends while taking in the stunning bay views.
With limited land opportunities remaining in this tightly held seaside suburb, this block represents a rare chance to secure your future in one of the most picturesque areas of Port Stephens.
Key Features:
• Expansive 851m² parcel of land offering ease of construction
• Ideal for building your dream home or re-development (STCA)
• Walking distance to Shoal Bay Beach, Wreck Beach, and Box Beach
• Close proximity to local cafés, restaurants, and Shoal Bay Country Club
• Highly sought after location surrounded by premium homes
• A rare opportunity to secure a prime piece of land in an iconic beachside setting
Please contact Dane Queenan on 0412 351 819 or Erin Sharp on 0400 560 067 to arrange your own private appointment or to receive a full information package including contract for sale, recent sales and site plan.
Disclaimer:
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Listing description written by Dane Queenan, PRD Port Stephens — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.