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QLD › Balnagowan › Old Bowen Coach Rd

115 Old Bowen Coach Rd, Balnagowan QLD 4740

For saleHouse

$1,200,000

For sale

Asking

4

Bedrooms

1

Bathrooms

6

Car spaces

101,000 m²

Land

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Given the $1,200,000 ask, is this worth your time?

Why this ask?

  • FactListed for sale, asking $1,200,000(Listing record · 24 June 2026)
  • FactLand 101,000 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)

What could make it worth more?

No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.

What could make it worth less?

No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.

What should you verify next?

  1. 1Official planning layers are still retrieving for this parcel — check back before relying on zoning or overlay absence.
  2. 2No hazard layer has been retrieved — confirm flood, bushfire and heritage exposure from council mapping before an offer.

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

The ask against the evidence

Asking

$1,200,000

Asking · $12/m² of land

No recorded sale for this property.

Balnagowan at a glance

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Median sale

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Median rent

No data

Suburb gross yield

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Total cost to purchase

Purchase Price
$1,200,000
Stamp Duty (Queensland)
$49,525
Transfer/Registration Fee
$4,997
Mortgage Registration (est., if financed)
$200
Legal & Conveyancing (est.)
$2,000
Building & Pest Inspection (est.)
$700
Rates & Water Adjustment at Settlement (est.)
$800
Total cash required
$1,258,222

$58,222 on top of the price (4.9% extra)

  • Stamp Duty (Queensland)
  • Transfer/Registration Fee
  • Mortgage Registration
  • Legal & Conveyancing
  • Building & Pest Inspection
  • Rates & Water Adjustment

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.

Rental yield

No rent is recorded for this listing. Enter a weekly rent to model yield.

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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.

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Planning

Planning and development

Planning data is being calculated

Development activity

Data unavailable

Source

  • Provider: unavailable
  • Dataset: unavailable
  • Retrieved: not yet retrieved
  • Version: planning-v1

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

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, bushfire and heritage

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Flood

Not retrieved

Flood exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Bushfire

Not retrieved

Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Heritage

Not retrieved

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

Property history

  1. Listed$1,200,000available24 June 2026

Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.

Capital growth

QLD

Why this lot, not just this suburb

Why could this property outperform?

Planning 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.

What could kill that thesis?

Confidence: low

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

Income, competition, and yield

What will it realistically rent for?

No advertised rent and no suburb rent aggregate are loaded. Official bond files are not loaded. Listing rent and suburb aggregates are evidence, not this address’s rent.

What competition will it face?

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.

What does the yield actually look like?

Confidence: low

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

What this means for this property

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.”

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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

What is known for this property

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.

0 of 10 questions answered so far

  • Development optionality of this lot

    Unknown

    Planning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.

  • Nearby development pipeline

    Unknown

    Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.

  • Honest achievable rent

    Unknown

    No advertised rent and no suburb rent aggregate are loaded. Official bond files are not loaded. Listing rent and suburb aggregates are evidence, not this address’s rent.

  • Rental supply pressure

    Unknown

    Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.

  • Why is this cheap?

    Unknown

    The constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.

  • Lot-level flood

    Unknown

    Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”

  • Catalyst exposure

    Unknown

    Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.

  • This lot's DA history

    Unknown

    Development applications have not been queried for this parcel.

  • Statutory land value versus ask

    Unknown

    Statutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.

  • Net yield / holding costs

    Unknown

    Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.

Area

Balnagowan in one glance

Balnagowan at a glance

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Median sale

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Median rent

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Suburb gross yield

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Keep researching

  • Why Balnagowan? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Balnagowan →
  • Other records on Old Bowen Coach Rd →

Listing material

Listed by RE/MAX Select Mackay

25 Acres of Lifestyle Freedom with Endless Potential

Set on 10 hectares (approx. 25 acres) in peaceful Balnagowan situated just 20 minutes from Mackay, this is an exceptional opportunity to embrace the acreage way of life you've always dreamed of. Whether you're seeking space for horses, hobby farming or simply room to enjoy the great outdoors, this versatile property delivers outstanding flexibility and lifestyle appeal.

The four-bedroom residence is positioned to take full advantage of its tranquil rural surrounds with a front verandah and covered patio at the rear. Installed just three years ago, the contemporary kitchen has electric cooking, a breakfast bar and abundant cupboard space. The open plan living and dining area is bright and welcoming, complete with easy-care floor tiling, new split system air-conditioning, ceiling fans and a wood heater for year-round comfort. All bedrooms feature mirrored built-in robes, while the modern bathroom includes a separate shower and bath.

Beyond the home, the possibilities are endless. Existing paddocks, cattle yards and natural bushland provide an ideal foundation for equestrian facilities or recreational pursuits, while productive fruit and nut trees including mango, macadamia and pecan add to the property's appeal. A secure double garage and substantial 7m x 6m shed with lean-to offer excellent storage and workspace options, creating the perfect base for buyers seeking a relaxed rural lifestyle with room to expand and personalise.

Read the full description

Property Specifications:

- Approx. 10 hectares (25 acres) with endless potential

- 4 bedrooms, all with large mirrored built-in robes

- Modern kitchen installed approximately 3 years ago

- Breakfast bar, electric cooking and excellent storage

- Open plan living and dining area

- New split system air-conditioning and ceiling fans

- Bathroom with shower and separate bath

- Secure double garage plus 7m x 6m shed with lean-to

- Existing paddocks, cattle yards and natural bushland

- Productive fruit and nut trees

- Rainwater tank (currently not connected)

- Rental appraisal and rates on request

Why Make Balnagowan your first choice in suburbs?

Enjoy the best of both worlds in one of Mackay's most sought-after rural enclaves. Loved for its peaceful lifestyle and connection to nature, Balnagowan offers enduring country charm just 20 minutes (approx.) from Mackay CBD, Paget and Mount Pleasant. Perfectly positioned for convenience and privacy, residents also enjoy easy access to Marian and Walkerston along with endless outdoor recreation opportunities.

This incredible property is available now through Openn Negotiation-an online campaign offering flexible conditions. The campaign is underway and with strong interest. Don't miss your chance to view this enviable property! Contact the Leanne Druery and Co Property team to arrange your inspection today! C Ash Ryan - 0487 114 760, Max Druery - 0466 587 529 or Leanne Druery - 0412 758 727. The seller reserves the right to sell prior.

Disclaimer: All information contained herein is gathered from sources we believe to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee its accuracy and interested persons should rely on their own enquiries.

Listing description written by Leanne Druery, RE/MAX Select Mackay — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Built-in Robes
  • Shed
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