Karuah at a glance
2,583
People
$705,000
Median sale
$525/wk
Median rent
3.87%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 17 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Karuah › Riverside Dr
$495,000
For sale
Asking
0
Bedrooms
0
Bathrooms
0
Car spaces
936 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
Asking
$495,000
Asking · $529/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Karuah at a glance
2,583
People
$705,000
Median sale
$525/wk
Median rent
3.87%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 17 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Karuah
-29.8%
Median sale
Suburb $705,000
+1.65 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.87%
Suburb median $705,000 from 17 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
$20,554 on top of the price (4.2% 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: New South Wales schedules from 2026-07-01. Ongoing council rates and land tax are not included.
Pre-filled with Karuah'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
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 $525/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.
Gross yield if leased at the suburb aggregate is 5.5%. 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
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
Karuah at a glance
2,583
People
$705,000
Median sale
$525/wk
Median rent
3.87%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 17 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Myall Coast RealtyWelcome to your future sanctuary, nestled on a generous 936sqm block of land, perfectly positioned opposite the serene Karuah River. Waterfront at your doorstep. This is your chance to craft the home you've always envisioned in a location that offers both tranquility and convenience.
Key Features
Prime Location: Just a short 2-minute drive will take you to the charming town centre and the local RSL Club, where you can enjoy community events and dining.
Convenient Access: Only 15 minutes from Medowie Shopping Centre and 20 minutes from Raymond Terrace Shopping Centre, ensuring all your shopping needs are met.
Proximity to Major Destinations: A swift 25-minute drive delivers you to Newcastle International Airport, while the bustling Newcastle CBD is just 45 minutes away. Additionally, the vibrant city of Sydney is a mere 2-hour drive, perfect for weekend getaways.
Community and Lifestyle
Karuah is celebrated for its peaceful riverside ambiance, making it a favored holiday retreat. It boasts a boat ramp, picnic areas, and a tidal pool perfect for swimming, alongside exceptional spots for fishing and boating. The area is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, with hiking trails and a rich natural environment.
Amenities
This charming locale is equipped with a public school, IGA supermarket, medical center, pharmacy, bakery, and parks, ensuring all essentials are within reach. Longworth Park offers a delightful riverside swimming area, perfect for family gatherings or quiet afternoons by the water.
Growth and Investment Potential
The Hunter Region is witnessing significant growth, driven by increasing demand for rural and regional living, the rise of remote work, and favorable market conditions. Secure your piece of this thriving community and invest in a future of relaxed living, surrounded by natural beauty and modern conveniences.
Don't miss this opportunity to build your dream home in a location that perfectly balances serenity and accessibility. Contact us today to learn more about this exceptional property and begin your journey to riverside living.
Listing description written by Kirsten Adam, Myall Coast Realty — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.