West Mackay at a glance
6,621
People
$648,500
Median sale
$636/wk
Median rent
5.10%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 44 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
QLD › West Mackay › Douglas St
$799,000
For sale
Asking
$732,500
Last sold
13 Aug 2025
5
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
4
Car spaces
809 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
$799,000
Asking · $988/m² of land
Last recorded sale $732,500 (13 Aug 2025).
Local land rate: recorded House sales in West Mackay (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $753/m² of land (n=131). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
West Mackay at a glance
6,621
People
$648,500
Median sale
$636/wk
Median rent
5.10%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 44 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs West Mackay
+23.2%
Median sale
Suburb $648,500
-0.96 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 5.10%
Suburb median $648,500 from 44 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
$35,815 on top of the price (4.5% 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: Queensland schedules from 2026-07-01. Ongoing council rates and land tax are not included.
Pre-filled with West Mackay'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.
For more information on this property, visit Queensland Globe.
Records
Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.
Capital growth
QLDPlanning 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.” Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $636/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. Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question. 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 4.1%. 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. Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.
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
UnknownNearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.
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
UnknownStatutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.
Net yield / holding costs
UnknownNet yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.
Area
West Mackay at a glance
6,621
People
$648,500
Median sale
$636/wk
Median rent
5.10%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 44 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Pinpoint PropertyOriginally built in the 1950s, this beautifully renovated cottage combines all the character and charm you’d expect from a classic home with the comfort and convenience of modern living. Perfectly positioned in the highly sought-after West Mackay area, you’ll be just minutes from the Base Hospital, Botanical Gardens, schools, and shops.
High ceilings, abundant natural light and neutral colour scheme throughout, this property is a welcoming blank canvas ready to make your home.
Why we LOVE 1 Douglas Street, West Mackay:
- Welcoming front porch entry leading into open-plan living and dining
- Stunning timber flooring throughout
- 5 bedrooms in total, comprising:
Two smaller bedrooms located off the dining area – perfect as single bedrooms or a home office.
Spacious master bedroom and additional 2 bedrooms of generous size. Looking for an ensuite or massive walk in robe? Well those 2 single bedrooms are perfectly positioned to enable an easy conversion of either of the larger rooms.
- Stylish modern bathroom with open walk-in shower
- Internal laundry conveniently located a few steps down off the kitchen plus a separate second toilet
- Neat, ‘eat-in’ kitchen with stone benchtops, induction cooktop, and pyrolytic oven – ideal for the home chef. *dining table as pictured included.
- Recently repainted interior with recently replaced ceiling fans and energy-efficient LED lighting
- Air-conditioning to the living area, master bedroom and two other bedrooms
- Covered rear patio overlooking the backyard and shed
- Large, fully fenced block with 4.5m side access
- 2-bay carport at the front plus a high clearance powered shed with an extra high clearance, partially enclosed, caravan/boat bay on either side – perfect for tradies, hobbyists, or extra storage
Approx measurements: 7m deep, 2.8m roller door opening, 4m high carport opening. (Buyer to conduct their own measurements for absolute accuracy)
This home offers the perfect mix of vintage charm and modern functionality.
Why we LOVE West Mackay…
- Everything a family needs is on your doorstep, from parks & playgrounds, sporting facilities & the local schools to childcare, transport & shops
- Make the most of the location being directly across the road from the Botanic Gardens & short walk to the playgrounds. There are so many great spots nearby to enjoy a quiet walk or a picnic. You could even enjoy a nice catch up with friends over brunch at the Gardens café
- Minutes to work (so close you could ride a bike). Spend less time getting to & from work, more time doing the things you love. Key employment hubs close to home include the Base Hospital, Paget Industrial Estate, CQ University & the Mackay CBD
- An amazing extended backyard – Go for a run or a bike ride along the scenic blue Water Trail, cast a line in the Pioneer River, or head to the stunning Far Beach, popular as a walking beach with locals. When it comes to the natural environment you will be spoilt for choice here
- Next level convenience & great dining out options – Home is just a few minutes’ drive from Canelands Shopping Centre & Coles at Parkside, plus the CBD, Airport & a great selection of café, bar & dining options
Disclaimer: All information has been obtained from the seller. The agent/s cannot verify its accuracy and do not give any warranty as to errors or omissions, if any, in these particulars. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves by inspection and making their own inquiries or otherwise as to the accuracy of the particulars. Location shots and use of furniture (real or virtual) are for visual display purposes only and not included in sale. Grass has been enhanced for visual appeal. We are not financial advisors or deem to provide financial advice and urge all prospective purchasers to make their own inquiry into funding available.
Listing description written by Allison Cunningham, Pinpoint Property — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.