North Ward at a glance
5,297
People
$1,275,000
Median sale
$535/wk
Median rent
2.18%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 25 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
QLD › North Ward › The Strand Strand
$235,000
For sale
Asking
1
Bedrooms
1
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
$235,000
Asking
No recorded sale for this property.
North Ward at a glance
5,297
People
$1,275,000
Median sale
$535/wk
Median rent
2.18%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 25 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs North Ward
-81.6%
Median sale
Suburb $1,275,000
+9.66 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.18%
Suburb median $1,275,000 from 25 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
$10,877 on top of the price (4.6% 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 North Ward'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 $535/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 11.8%. 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
North Ward at a glance
5,297
People
$1,275,000
Median sale
$535/wk
Median rent
2.18%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 25 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Harcourts Kingsberry TownsvilleA truly unique opportunity within the iconic Aquarius on the Beach, Unit 101 is unlike any other apartment in the complex. Positioned on the first floor, this end studio is the only unit to combine the additional kitchenette area with an exclusive extended front deck, creating extra space and a distinctive layout that sets it apart.
The separate kitchenette welcomes you on entry, enhanced by a large side window that fills the space with natural light. Freshly painted throughout and featuring new plank flooring, the studio offers a clean, modern canvas ready to enjoy immediately or further enhance to maximise its holiday-let potential.
The open-plan living area is bright and inviting, complemented by split-system air conditioning for year-round comfort. Large glass doors open onto the private tiled balcony, where cooling sea breezes and uninterrupted views across The Strand, Cleveland Bay and Magnetic Island create the perfect setting to unwind.
Stepping beyond the balcony, the exclusive front deck provides an additional outdoor space found nowhere else in the complex, making this one of Aquarius' most desirable and versatile studios.
Positioned directly opposite the award-winning Strand and its vibrant parklands, Unit 101 presents an outstanding opportunity to secure a rare beachfront studio with scope to add value in one of Townsville's most recognisable holiday accommodation complexes.
THE UNIT
Only apartment in the complex with both the end kitchenette and extended front deck
Freshly painted with new plank flooring
Split-system air conditioning
Private tiled balcony accessed via sliding glass doors
Exclusive front deck extending from the balcony
Panoramic parkland, ocean and Magnetic Island views
Separate kitchenette on entry
Additional internal space unique to the end-unit design
THE COMPLEX
Iconic 14-storey beachfront complex in the heart of The Strand
All apartments face the water, capturing sea breezes and spectacular views
Welcoming foyer with seating, conference room and vending machines
Resort-style swimming pool and sundeck overlooking the beachfront
Wireless internet and guest laundry facilities
Three new lifts servicing all levels – two guest lifts and one service lift
On-site parking with dual street access
Watermark Restaurant and multiple cafés at your doorstep
THE LOCATION
Aquarius on the Beach enjoys one of Townsville's most desirable waterfront positions, directly opposite The Strand's beaches, parklands and walking paths, while being just moments from Jezzine Barracks, the CBD, Marina and airport.
A consistently popular holiday destination, the complex offers exceptional convenience, strong ongoing visitor demand and the lifestyle appeal that has made The Strand one of Townsville's most sought-after addresses.
Listing description written by Margaret Hill, Harcourts Kingsberry Townsville — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.