Darlington at a glance
3,987
People
$1,355,000
Median sale
$790/wk
Median rent
3.03%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 34 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
WA › Darlington › Lumeah Ct
$1,500,000
For sale
$1,500,000
Last sold
20 Sept 2022
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
4
Car spaces
2,082 m²
Land
Districts View
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
Asking
$1,500,000
20 Sept 2022 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Darlington (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $453/m² of land (n=141). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Darlington at a glance
3,987
People
$1,355,000
Median sale
$790/wk
Median rent
3.03%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 34 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Darlington
+10.7%
Median sale
Suburb $1,355,000
-0.29 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.03%
Suburb median $1,355,000 from 34 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
$72,291 on top of the price (4.8% extra)
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: Western Australia schedules from 2026-07-01. Ongoing council rates and land tax are not included.
Pre-filled with Darlington's advertised median rent — not a rent for this listing.
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.
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
WAWA full cadastre is not free for commercial use. Lot optionality cannot be computed from official geometry. Listed land size is 2,082 m² — that is not official geometry. 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.” Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $790/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. Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property. 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. Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.
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
UnknownWA full cadastre is not free for commercial use. Lot optionality cannot be computed from official geometry. Listed land size is 2,082 m² — that is not official geometry.
Nearby development pipeline
UnknownNearby development applications are not loaded for this property.
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
UnknownStatutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.
Net yield / holding costs
UnknownNet yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.
Area
Darlington at a glance
3,987
People
$1,355,000
Median sale
$790/wk
Median rent
3.03%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 34 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by ZSA ZSA PropertyBuilt in 1985, this striking hills residence is a confident expression of the bold architectural language of the 1980s, where soaring volumes, split-level planning and dramatic raked ceilings were conceived to celebrate its remarkable setting. Thoughtfully updated for contemporary living, the home occupies an elevated cul-de-sac position, commanding breathtaking views across the Darling Scarp while offering an extraordinary sense of space, privacy and connection to the surrounding landscape.
SPOTLIGHT
/ Elevated cul-de-sac position with breathtaking views
/ Built in 1985
/ Raked ceilings with exposed timber beams
/ Multiple living zones
/ Sunken lounge with wood-burning fireplace
/ Wine cellar and storage room
/ Infinity-edge saltwater swimming pool
/ Expansive entertaining deck
/ Expansive balcony overlooking the surrounding valley and scarp
/ Fisher & Paykel kitchen appliances with gas cooktop, double oven and dual drawer dishwasher
/ Reverse-cycle air conditioning
/ 5.5kW solar with solar hot water
/ Whole-house water filtration system
/ Established gardens with mature fruiting orange, Meyer lemon, yuzu, pomelo, pomegranate and olive trees
/ Walking distance to bush trails and nearby national parkland
There is an honesty to the home's design that immediately distinguishes it. Soaring raked ceilings, exposed timber beams and split-level planning remain defining features, while a restrained contemporary palette allows these original architectural gestures to take centre stage. Crisp white interiors are complemented by warm timber detailing and expansive glazing, creating an effortless dialogue between the architecture and its natural surroundings. Throughout, the home embraces the timeless character of its era while feeling entirely suited to modern family living.
Designed across multiple levels, the home offers a thoughtful balance of connection and separation, allowing each living space to serve a distinct purpose. The sunken lounge, anchored by a wood-burning fireplace, provides an intimate retreat, while the open plan living and dining areas extend seamlessly onto the expansive entertaining deck. Upstairs, a generous mezzanine creates the flexibility of a second lounge, studio or work-from-home space, complete with its own private balcony. Down the exposed brick staircase, an impressive cellar evokes the intimate atmosphere of a hidden speakeasy, offering an atmospheric setting for wine storage and tastings, providing an exceptional space for collectors alike and a flexible space offering further storage.
Positioned at the heart of the home, the kitchen connects effortlessly with the adjoining dining and family living areas, creating a highly functional space for both everyday living and entertaining. Framed by greenery and enjoying one of the home's most captivating outlooks, it features stone benchtops, crisp white cabinetry, generous storage and a suite of quality Fisher & Paykel appliances, including a gas cooktop, double oven and dual drawer dishwashers.
The outdoor spaces are every bit as compelling as the interiors, thoughtfully designed to embrace the home's elevated position. A generous entertaining deck extends from the main living areas, creating the perfect setting for long lunches, summer evenings and quiet moments overlooking the Darling Scarp. Beyond, the striking infinity-edge saltwater swimming pool appears to merge with the surrounding canopy, reinforcing the home's seamless connection to its natural setting. Established gardens are home to an impressive collection of fruiting orange, Meyer lemon, yuzu, pomelo, pomegranate and olive trees, while frequent visits from black cockatoos, native birdlife, bandicoots and even the occasional kangaroo create an immersive hills lifestyle unlike any other.
Accommodation comprises four generously proportioned bedrooms, complemented by a fifth bedroom or dedicated home office, offering flexibility for growing families or those working remotely. Privately positioned, the main suite is accompanied by an impressive ensuite that captures some of the home's finest views, where the bath is perfectly positioned to overlook the valley beyond the infinity-edge pool. The remaining bedrooms are generous and thoughtfully separated from the home's principal living areas, creating a highly functional family floorplan.
Positioned within one of Darlington's most peaceful cul-de-sacs, the home enjoys immediate access to the natural beauty that defines the Perth Hills. Walking trails through nearby national parkland are moments from the front door, while a seasonal stream meanders nearby throughout winter. Darlington Village, local cafés, schools and everyday amenities remain within easy reach, delivering the rare balance of tranquil hills living without compromising convenience.
RATES
Council $4,300 pa approx.
Water $289.66 pa
Listing description written by Danielle Geagea, ZSA ZSA Property — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.