Russell Island at a glance
5,468
People
$187,500
Median sale
$464/wk
Median rent
12.87%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 86 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
QLD › Russell Island › Sapphire St
$475,000
For sale
Asking
0
Bedrooms
0
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
607 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
$475,000
Asking · $783/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Local land rate: recorded Land sales in Russell Island (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $193/m² of land (n=54). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Russell Island at a glance
5,468
People
$187,500
Median sale
$464/wk
Median rent
12.87%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 86 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Russell Island
+153.3%
Median sale
Suburb $187,500
-7.79 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 12.87%
Suburb median $187,500 from 86 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
$20,395 on top of the price (4.3% 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 Russell Island'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 unavailable for this jurisdiction (no_adapter:QLD)
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
QLDZoning is not available (no_adapter). 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 (no_adapter). 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 $464/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms. No recorded off-street parking — often a discount versus the suburb median for the same beds.
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 5.1%. 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
UnknownZoning is not available (no_adapter).
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 (no_adapter). 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
UnknownNo DA adapter returned applications 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
Russell Island at a glance
5,468
People
$187,500
Median sale
$464/wk
Median rent
12.87%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 86 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by LJ Hooker Bay IslandsPositioned on the sought-after north-eastern side of Russell Island, 13 Sapphire Street presents an outstanding opportunity for investors, extended families or buyers seeking additional income potential.
Set on a 607m² block, this versatile property features a main residence plus a fully self-contained studio/home office at the rear, offering the flexibility for dual occupancy, guest accommodation, a home business or the potential to generate two rental incomes (subject to relevant approvals and tenancy requirements).
Adding to the appeal, the property enjoys conservation land next door, providing a peaceful outlook, added privacy and fewer neighbouring properties.
Conveniently located just 3kms from the ferry terminal and shopping centre, you'll enjoy easy access to shops, caf&aecute;s, medical facilities and passenger ferry services while still embracing the tranquillity of island living.
? Main dwelling plus fully self-contained studio
? Studio contains kitchenette, toilet & shower
? Excellent potential for dual living or dual rental income (subject to relevant requirements)
? Conservation land adjoining the property for added privacy
? 3 Bedrooms in main dwelling – Smart, flexible layout
? Modern Bathroom – Stylish fittings and quality finishes
? Open-Plan Living & Dining – Flows seamlessly to the outdoor deck
? Full-Length Timber Front Deck – Perfect for entertaining or relaxing
? Contemporary Kitchen – Functional and beautifully designed
? Vinyl Flooring Throughout – Durable and easy-care
? Air conditioned
? Block out blinds and security screens on all windows
? Fully Landscaped, turfed front & back
? Large 607m² Block – Room for gardens, sheds, or future additions
? Turnkey – Nothing left to do but move in
? Approximately 3kms to the ferry terminal and shopping centre
? Ideal for investors, home businesses, extended families or those seeking flexible living arrangements
Just a 20-minute ferry ride from the mainland at Redland Bay, Russell Island is perfectly positioned—40 minutes to Brisbane in one direction and 40 minutes to the Gold Coast in the other. Simply drive to Redland Bay Marina, hop on the ferry, and take a short 100m stroll to LJ Hooker Bay Islands. Your next adventure begins here.
Properties offering this level of versatility are rarely available on Russell Island. Don't miss your chance to secure this exceptional investment opportunity—contact the listing agent today to arrange your inspection.
Listing description written by Scott Cooper, LJ Hooker Bay Islands — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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