Yamba at a glance
7,317
People
$950,000
Median sale
$630/wk
Median rent
3.45%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 35 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$635,000
For sale
Asking
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
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
$635,000
Asking
No recorded sale for this property.
Yamba at a glance
7,317
People
$950,000
Median sale
$630/wk
Median rent
3.45%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 35 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Yamba
-33.2%
Median sale
Suburb $950,000
+1.71 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.45%
Suburb median $950,000 from 35 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
$26,854 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 Yamba'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 $630/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 5.2%. 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
Yamba at a glance
7,317
People
$950,000
Median sale
$630/wk
Median rent
3.45%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 35 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Yamba Valley Real EstateWhat if your days were spent doing more of what you enjoy and less of what you don't?
At 48/1 Orion Drive, life is all about freedom, community, and making the most of every day. Located within the secure Palm Lakes Resort, this beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 2 bathroom home offers a relaxed lifestyle where you can lock up, head away, or simply enjoy everything this vibrant community has to offer.
Start your mornings with a stroll along the nearby waterfront, throw in a line for a flathead, or simply watch the birdlife and boats drift by as you enjoy your morning coffee. Whether you prefer an active social calendar or a quieter pace of life, Palm Lakes gives you the flexibility to live exactly as you choose.
Better still, the home has been extensively renovated, meaning you can simply unpack and start enjoying the lifestyle from day one. Fresh paint, quality flooring, plantation shutters, and updated lighting have all contributed to creating a bright, modern, and welcoming home.
The thoughtful floorplan offers generous living spaces along with a versatile sunroom and dedicated office, perfect for hobbies, working from home, accommodating guests, or simply enjoying a quiet place to relax. The inclusion of a second bathroom adds extra convenience for everyday living and entertaining.
Outside, the low-maintenance gardens and private outdoor spaces allow you to spend less time on upkeep and more time doing the things you love. An increasingly rare feature is the excellent storage available within the oversized single garage.
With no council rates, water rates, or stamp duty to pay, you'll enjoy even greater freedom to spend your money on the things that matter most.
Life at Palm Lakes is as social and active as you want it to be. Residents enjoy access to a wide range of facilities and activities, including a swimming pool and spa, lawn bowls, tennis and pickleball courts, a well-equipped gym, Pilates, art sessions, library facilities, BBQ areas, community gardens, social events, and regular gatherings at the Roundhouse. It's the kind of place where neighbours know each other by name, friendships form naturally, and there's always something to do if you choose.
Despite its peaceful setting, Palm Lakes is remarkably well connected:
• 5 minutes to Yamba's stunning beaches, cafes, restaurants, and town centre
• 10-minute walk to Yamba Fair Shopping Centre, medical facilities, and cafes
• Courtesy buses servicing the golf club, bowling club, tavern, and Pacific Hotel
• 45 minutes to Grafton for major shopping and services
• 1 hour to Ballina Airport and shopping precincts
• 1 hour 15 minutes to Lismore Base Hospital and specialist medical services
• 1.5 hours to Coffs Harbour for additional retail, dining, and medical facilities
• 2 hours to the Gold Coast for major hospitals, specialist services, shopping, and international travel
Whether you're downsizing, retiring, or simply looking for a more relaxed way of life, 48/1 Orion Drive offers the opportunity to enjoy the very best of Yamba without the maintenance and stress that often comes with traditional home ownership.
Beautifully renovated, thoughtfully improved, and perfectly positioned, this is a home where the next chapter can begin from the moment you walk through the door.
For more information or to arrange your inspection, contact Sage Kirby on 0408 739 772.
Listing description written by Sage Kirby, Yamba Valley Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.