Ultimo at a glance
10,534
People
$1,565,000
Median sale
$600/wk
Median rent
1.99%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 5 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$2,050,000
For sale
Asking
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
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
$2,050,000
Asking
No recorded sale for this property.
Ultimo at a glance
10,534
People
$1,565,000
Median sale
$600/wk
Median rent
1.99%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 5 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Ultimo
+31.0%
Median sale
Suburb $1,565,000
-0.47 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 1.99%
Suburb median $1,565,000 from 5 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
$98,629 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: New South Wales schedules from 2026-07-01. Ongoing council rates and land tax are not included.
Pre-filled with Ultimo'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 $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.
Gross yield if leased at the suburb aggregate is 1.5%. 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
Ultimo at a glance
10,534
People
$1,565,000
Median sale
$600/wk
Median rent
1.99%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 5 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Vista GroupLuxury Three-Bedroom Residence with Expansive winter garden in the Heart of Ultimo
Experience contemporary city living at its finest in this beautifully appointed three-bedroom residence at NewLife Darling Harbour. Positioned in one of Ultimo's most desirable locations, this near-new apartment combines generous interiors, premium finishes, and exceptional convenience.
Designed for owner-occupiers, professionals, and investors seeking quality and lifestyle, this spacious single-level residence offers a rare opportunity to secure a premium home within walking distance of Sydney CBD, Darling Harbour, universities, transport, and entertainment precincts.
PROPERTY FEATURES
• Spacious open-plan living and dining area with excellent natural light
• Large enclosed sun-filled terrace extending seamlessly from the living space, ideal for entertaining or relaxing
• Three generous bedrooms, all featuring built-in wardrobes
• Master bedroom with private ensuite
• Designer bathrooms with quality finishes and frameless glass showers
• Modern kitchen featuring premium Miele appliances, stone benchtops, gas cooking, and sleek cabinetry
• Built-in study nook, perfect for working from home
• High ceilings and wide polished timber flooring throughout
• Internal laundry and ducted air conditioning
• Floor-to-ceiling windows creating a bright and airy living environment
• Secure tandem car space with oversized lock-up storage
BUILDING FEATURES | NEWLIFE DARLING HARBOUR
• Award-winning architectural design focused on lifestyle and community
• Elegant gallery-style lobby with contemporary artwork throughout
• Two landscaped rooftop gardens with BBQ facilities and spectacular Sydney skyline views
• Organic vegetable garden available for residents' use
• Private pedestrian laneway connecting Harris Street and Bulwara Road
• Secure, well-maintained building with quality resident amenities
LOCATION & LIFESTYLE
Enjoy the convenience of a premium Ultimo address, positioned on the doorstep of Sydney CBD and surrounded by education, dining, entertainment, and transport options.
• Moments to Darling Harbour, Barangaroo, and Chinatown
• Walking distance to UTS, University of Sydney, and major employment hubs
• Close to Central Station, Light Rail, Metro, and major bus connections
• Easy access to Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre, Wentworth Park, and ABC Studios
• Surrounded by cafes, restaurants, cultural attractions, and everyday conveniences
Offering an outstanding combination of space, style, and location, this exceptional residence presents an opportunity to secure a premium apartment in one of Ultimo's most sought-after developments.
INSPECTIONS & ENQUIRIES
Contact Winnie Chhor on 0432 418 416 to arrange your private inspection.
Inspection Access: Please make your way to the entrance of 521 Harris Street, Ultimo.
Disclaimer:
All information contained herein is gathered from sources we deem reliable. However, we cannot guarantee its accuracy, and interested parties should rely on their own enquiries. All distances and travel times are approximate and sourced from Google Maps.
Listing description written by Winnie Chhor, Vista Group — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.