Waratah at a glance
4,957
People
$1,040,000
Median sale
$516/wk
Median rent
2.58%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 37 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$955,000
Last sold
27 Sept 2024
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
614 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
$955,000
27 Sept 2024 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Waratah (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,964/m² of land (n=105). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Waratah at a glance
4,957
People
$1,040,000
Median sale
$516/wk
Median rent
2.58%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 37 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Waratah
-8.2%
Median sale
Suburb $1,040,000
+0.23 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.58%
Suburb median $1,040,000 from 37 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 $516/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
Waratah at a glance
4,957
People
$1,040,000
Median sale
$516/wk
Median rent
2.58%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 37 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Dowling Real Estate Lake MacquarieWhile this perfectly positioned home will draw you in with its fabulously convenient location, it's the blend of classic Art Deco charm and stylish modern updates that truly make you feel at home. Positioned on a 607 sqm block with a generous 26.52 sqm frontage, this residence offers not only ample off-street parking with its double-size driveway but also a bright and inviting northeast aspect that bathes the property in natural light.
Step onto the front verandah, a perfect retreat to unwind and enjoy the winter sun. Inside, the home’s layout flows effortlessly—from the spacious lounge room through to the dining area and a modern kitchen with gas cooking. The three bedrooms are thoughtfully arranged, sharing access to a skylit, full-size bathroom. There’s also a convenient laundry room with an additional toilet. Outdoor living is a breeze with the covered alfresco area, ideal for year-round gatherings, surrounded by established gardens meticulously maintained by a keen gardener.
As for the location, you're just 700m from Waratah Station, simplifying your daily commute. Venture a little further to find the Mater Hospital or take a short drive to Waratah Village—home to Coles, Kmart, and more—for all your shopping and banking needs. With schools, parks, sports facilities nearby, and a quick 10-minute drive to Newcastle CBD or five minutes to the University of Newcastle, everything you need is within easy reach.
* Freestanding single garage, side access for boat/motorhome, double-size driveway
* Ornate ceiling roses and timber floors add Art Deco charm
* Ducted air-conditioning provides climate control
* Modern kitchen, gas cooktop, wall oven, excellent prep and storage space, dishwasher
* All three bedrooms fitted with built-in robes and ceiling fans
* Sky-lit bathroom with bathtub and separate shower
* Alfresco entertaining area, established gardens with new back fence
* 700m 9min Walk - Waratah Train Station
* 2.8 km 6min Drive – Newcastle University
* 7.7km 17min Drive - Newcastle CBD
School Catchment
1.6km 3min Drive – Waratah Public School
900m 2min Drive – Callaghan College Waratah Campus
800m 1min Drive - Corpus Christi Primary
1.3km 2min Drive - St Philip’s Christian College
Council Rates: $2,145 p/a approx.
Water Rates: $546 p/a approx.
Listing description written by Maria Di Claudio, Dowling Real Estate Lake Macquarie — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.