Wentworth Falls property value guide

Wentworth Falls at a glance

Wentworth Falls has a small village centre by the station, a lake on the northern side with picnic areas and a walking loop, and some of the best walking in the Blue Mountains to the south, where tracks run out to the falls and along the escarpment. It is quieter and more spread out than Katoomba and Leura, blocks are often bigger, and it is still on the train line. Families and active buyers make up a big part of the market.

North side, south side

The Great Western Highway and the railway split Wentworth Falls in two, and buyers see them as different markets:

• South of the highway, towards the falls and the national park, has the walking tracks, the escarpment and the bigger bush outlooks. Homes close to the tracks and views are the most keenly sought.
• North of the highway, around the lake and the streets beyond, has plenty of family homes on larger, often easier blocks, and appeals to buyers who want space and a quieter street.
• Close to the highway on either side, traffic noise is the first thing buyers notice. A home one or two streets back usually sells more easily.

The block matters as much as the house

Wentworth Falls has a lot of large bush blocks. A level, sunny, usable block with an easy driveway widens your pool of buyers. A steep, heavily treed block narrows it, because buyers start adding up the cost of maintenance, bushfire clearing and access. If your block is steep, good photos of the usable parts and a clear explanation of the access help buyers picture living there.

Before you list, get these in order

• Bushfire paperwork. Many blocks here are mapped as bushfire prone. Have any bushfire attack level assessment, building approvals and records of vegetation work ready.
• Decks and stairs. Timber decks are common on sloping blocks, and building inspectors check them closely. Repair loose boards and railings first.
• Winter comfort. Service the heater and fix draughts. Buyers from Sydney notice the cold straight away.
• Drainage. Show that the block handles heavy rain, especially around the house and driveway.

Who buys in Wentworth Falls

Families wanting space and a village feel, walkers and dog owners who value the lake and the tracks, commuters who want the upper mountains without the busiest town, and a steady stream of Sydney tree-changers.

Setting the price

With blocks and outlooks varying this much, a handful of recent sales of similar homes nearby, adjusted for the differences, is the only reliable guide. Our guide to six free ways to check property value shows you how to build that range, and what adds value before you sell covers the preparation that pays back.