Karana Downs at a glance
3,889
People
$1,069,500
Median sale
$668/wk
Median rent
3.25%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 42 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
QLD › Karana Downs › Merimbah Cl
$1,300,000
Last sold
12 Dec 2025
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
4
Car spaces
7,295 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
Last sold
$1,300,000
12 Dec 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Karana Downs (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $629/m² of land (n=145). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Karana Downs at a glance
3,889
People
$1,069,500
Median sale
$668/wk
Median rent
3.25%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 42 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Karana Downs
+21.6%
Median sale
Suburb $1,069,500
-0.58 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.25%
Suburb median $1,069,500 from 42 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
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 $668/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.
Yield cannot be shown without both a price and a rent figure. Net yield is not estimated from gross advertising copy. 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
Karana Downs at a glance
3,889
People
$1,069,500
Median sale
$668/wk
Median rent
3.25%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 42 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Ray White Metrowest ResidentialOffered for sale for the first time in over 40 years this impressive acreage has frontage on two streets and a tremendous level of privacy. The home overlooks the local area from an elevated position which ensures great views, cooling breezes and all weather access.
The steel framed brick veneer home was designed with generous room sizes, while the facilities for outdoor living are outstanding. Adjacent to the magnesium inground pool is a convenient covered alfresco. A terrace runs the full length of the home whilst a huge enclosed entertaining area on the opposite side takes full advantage of beautiful bush views. You'll also find a delightful thatched Bali Hut positioned to make use of yet another awesome vantage point.
Inside the home are four bedrooms all with built-in robes. The sizeable main bedroom has a walk-thru robe leading to the ensuite. There's great separation from the entertaining areas at the other end of the home where you'll find both a formal lounge/dining room and a more casual living/meals area which is open plan with the kitchen and fireplace. Beautiful timber joinery in the living areas will definitely impress.
Elsewhere on the property is an air-conditioned studio/home office which has potential as a fifth bedroom. The lockable garage provides plenty of area for parking, workshop and/or storage as well as a 15 amp connection for charging caravans etc. A double carport allows for all weather access to the home and another covered annex is accessed via the drive-thru garage. There are additional sheds and storage located behind the home including an extra large chicken coop. For the green thumbed there are wire enclosed vegetable beds (I'm sure the possums hate those) and rainwater tanks provide water for garden use.
There's 6Kw's of Solar Power and the recent addition of a solar battery has basically eliminated power bills for the current owner. The bird life is abundant and wallabies hop across the backyard. An ideal viewing spot for the local wildlife is the charming timber bridge which crosses the gully on this magnificent acreage.
This quiet cul de sac is only minutes from all the local facilities.... shops, golf club, bowling club, Mount Crosby State School and numerous bushwalks. Karana Downs is a family friendly community and a peaceful escape just over half an hour from the centre of the Brisbane CBD and around 15 minutes from the heart of the Ipswich CBD. Residents have freeway access to the Gold and Sunshine Coasts as well as to Toowoomba and western areas via the Warrego Highway. For the answers to any questions that you may have, contact Ian Keenan at any time.
Listing description written by Ian Keenan, Ray White Metrowest Residential — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.