Newcastle at a glance
5,227
People
$1,142,500
Median sale
$766/wk
Median rent
3.49%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 6 recorded sales (last 24 months) — a Districts calculation.
For sale
For sale
2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
82 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
No recorded sale price for this property yet.
Newcastle at a glance
5,227
People
$1,142,500
Median sale
$766/wk
Median rent
3.49%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 6 recorded sales (last 24 months) — a Districts calculation.
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 $766/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
Newcastle at a glance
5,227
People
$1,142,500
Median sale
$766/wk
Median rent
3.49%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 6 recorded sales (last 24 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Dowling Real Estate Lake MacquarieNestled within the centrally located Quest Apartments complex, this exceptional two-bedroom unit is the perfect set-and-forget investment. Operating as short term accommodation, leased to The Quest with guaranteed monthly rental return of $28,000 per annum. at 4% annual increase. This investment gem offers spacious floor plan and alfresco terrace providing room to move and relax. The bright and airy open plan apartment offers 2 robed bedrooms, master accommodating an ensuite, central bathroom with shower over bath, full equipped kitchen, laundry and airconditioned living. This property offers an exceptional investment opportunity, offering convenience, comfort, and resort-style amenities including a heated pool, spa, and gym.
The Quest complex is situated in the thick of the action which means you're just a hop skip and jump away from quality Restaurants and Bars and with public transport at your doorstep you are a short Tram Ride/ Walk to our famous Newcastle Beaches and Harbourside Honeysuckle.
Offering both immediate returns and long-term potential, making it an ideal choice for investors seeking a reliable and rewarding property in a prime location.
- 2 Generous Robed Bedrooms, ensuite in master
- Light filled airconditioned open plan living & Balcony
- Family size bathroom with shower over bath
- Full size kitchen, equipped with electric cooktop and dishwasher
- Secure car park space for one vehicle
- Newcastle Beaches 2.4Km/7 Min Drive
- Honeysuckle (Restaurants & Bars) 500M/7min Walk
- Newcastle Art Gallery 900M/11min Walk
This property offers an attractive return of $28,000 p/a, which also includes the following:
- 4% annual CPI increases until rental review in June 2026
- Lease expiry 12th June 2030
- PAID BY QUEST:
-100% Water Rates and usage,
-100% admin fees
-50% council rates.
OUTGOINGS FOR LANDLORD:
- Corporate fees - $2,000 p/a approx.
- Council Rates - $1,656 p/a approx.
Listing description written by Maria Di Claudio, Dowling Real Estate Lake Macquarie — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.