Coorparoo at a glance
19,500
People
$1,670,000
Median sale
$666/wk
Median rent
2.07%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 55 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
QLD › Coorparoo › Shakespeare St
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
3
Car spaces
660 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
No recorded sale price for this property yet.
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Coorparoo (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $3,250/m² of land (n=46). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Coorparoo at a glance
19,500
People
$1,670,000
Median sale
$666/wk
Median rent
2.07%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 55 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
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 $666/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
Coorparoo at a glance
19,500
People
$1,670,000
Median sale
$666/wk
Median rent
2.07%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 55 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Ray White Holland ParkPerfectly positioned in one of Coorparoo's most tightly held and elevated pockets, 103 Shakespeare Street stands as a rare and remarkable offering - a stately residence that captures uninterrupted views across the Brisbane skyline and the iconic Story Bridge. This is more than just a home; it is an architectural treasure, steeped in history and timeless charm, and proudly occupying one of Brisbane's most prestigious addresses.
Built in 1929 in the Spanish Mission style, the home forms part of the original Surry Hill Estate - a proposed development from 1924 that included Welwyn Crescent and Shakespeare Street above Rees Avenue. A copy of the original subdivision map is held in the State Library of Queensland, marking the estate as a key piece of Coorparoo's early residential expansion.
From the moment you arrive, the striking façade, rich in Mediterranean influence, hints at the grandeur within. Inside, the home reveals an array of beautifully preserved original features that speak to its heritage. Ornate plaster ceilings, arched hallways, leadlight casement windows, timber-framed interiors, and decorative cornices showcase the craftsmanship of a bygone era, evoking a sense of elegance and nostalgia at every turn. The joinery and panelling throughout are crafted from silky oak, adding warmth and refinement to the home's already rich character.
The home's layout is thoughtfully designed, with generous proportions and natural flow across both levels. The formal living and dining rooms are classically connected by French doors, creating intimate yet flexible spaces for entertaining and daily living. Warm, ambient light filters through the windows, while the elevated position draws in cooling breezes and exceptional views. The eat-in kitchen, traditional in style and full of character, opens out to a quaint Juliette balcony that offers a peaceful outlook over the rear gardens and inground pool - the perfect spot to start the day with a coffee or unwind at sunset.
Upstairs, the accommodation is well-separated and private. The main bedroom serves as a retreat, featuring a private sunroom that showcases sweeping city and Story Bridge views - a rare and enchanting sight, day or night. This room also includes a tidy ensuite and generous storage. Two additional bedrooms provide excellent comfort for family or guests and are serviced by a spacious main bathroom, with scope to add your own modern touch. A separate home office or study provides quiet seclusion for those working from home or seeking a peaceful reading room.
The lower level of the home offers exceptional flexibility, with a large rumpus room or teenage retreat that opens directly to the backyard and pool area. This versatile space is ideal for growing families, hosting guests, or creating a recreational zone tailored to your lifestyle. Outside, the inground pool is framed by landscaped gardens, offering a private and serene setting for year-round enjoyment and entertaining.
Set on an elevated parcel in Coorparoo's dress-circle locale, this residence is surrounded by other high-calibre homes and long-standing neighbours. The peaceful position, prestigious address, and breathtaking views make this one of the most desirable opportunities to come to market in recent times. Whether you wish to preserve its existing charm or undertake a sensitive renovation to elevate it to new heights, the potential here is truly extraordinary.
Properties of this calibre, with such architectural integrity and an enviable position, are seldom offered and highly prized.
Please enquire to register your interest and arrange a private preview of this iconic Coorparoo residence.
Listing description written by Rachel Dyer, Ray White Holland Park — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.