Ipswich at a glance
2,571
People
$850,000
Median sale
$499/wk
Median rent
3.05%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 29 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
QLD › Ipswich › Macalister St
$899,000–$949,000
For sale
Asking range
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
1,012 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
$899,000–$949,000
Asking range · $888/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Ipswich at a glance
2,571
People
$850,000
Median sale
$499/wk
Median rent
3.05%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 29 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Ipswich
+5.8%
Median sale
Suburb $850,000
-0.16 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.05%
Suburb median $850,000 from 29 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.
$40,780 on top of the price (4.5% 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.
Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.
Pre-filled with Ipswich'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 $499/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 2.9%. 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
Ipswich at a glance
2,571
People
$850,000
Median sale
$499/wk
Median rent
3.05%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 29 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Place IpswichThere are homes… and then there are stories that live on through generations.
Thornbury, circa 1910, stands as one of Ipswich's most treasured residences - a home shaped by craftsmanship, defined by family and held with unwavering care for over a century.
Positioned within the historic streetscape of Macalister Street, this is more than a property. It is a living connection between past, present and future - a place where time has been respected, preserved and allowed to evolve.
Built under the guidance of renowned Ipswich builder George Williams, this home was never simply constructed - it was created with intention. From locally quarried sandstone to repurposed timbers, every element tells a story of resourcefulness, pride and enduring quality.
This is not just a home you walk through.
It's one you feel.
THE PAST. BUILT WITH PURPOSE.
Crafted in an era where homes were made to last generations, Thornbury reflects a level of workmanship rarely seen today.
• Built by master craftsman George Williams
• One of three iconic residences in Macalister Street
• Materials sourced locally - sandstone quarried nearby, timber repurposed
• A home created not just for shelter, but for legacy
From its earliest days, this was a home built with meaning - designed to stand the test of time.
THE PRESENT. HELD WITH LOVE.
For over 100 years, Thornbury has remained within the same family - an unbroken line of care that speaks volumes.
• Generations raised within these walls
• A home filled with memory, connection and belonging
• Spaces that have hosted laughter, learning and life
Walter "Watty" Williams, a devoted educator for over 50 years, lived and taught from a life grounded in this home. The central room holds a Brisbane-crafted billiard table, hosting gatherings - even welcoming a world champion. Outside, prize-winning poultry were raised, and the rhythm of family life played out across the grounds. This is not just a house that has stood still - it is a home that has lived fully.
CHARACTER, SPACE & ENDURING CHARM.
While rich in history, Thornbury continues to offer the warmth and functionality of a true family home.
• Classic proportions and timeless detailing
• High ceilings, natural light and traditional features
• Generous living spaces designed for connection and comfort
• A traditional greenhouse ready to be restored and loved
• A home that balances heritage charm with everyday liveability
There is a depth here - a feeling that cannot be replicated.
THE FUTURE. YOUR CHAPTER BEGINS.
Now, for the first time in generations, this remarkable home offers a rare opportunity for you to become part of its story.
• A chance to preserve, enhance or reimagine (STCA)
• A home ready to evolve with its next custodian
• A legacy waiting to be continued
• Zoned Character Residential
Because homes like this do not belong to one moment in time. They carry time forward.
POSITIONED IN IPSWICH'S HISTORIC HEART.
EASY ACCESS TO (approx.)
• Ipswich CBD - 3 min / 1.5km
• Ipswich Grammar School - 4 min / 2km
• St Mary's & St Edmund's Colleges - 5 min / 3km
• Queens Park & Ipswich Nature Centre - 4 min / 2km
• Riverlink Shopping Centre - 6 min / 2.5km
• Ipswich Train Station - 5 min / 1.7km
• Hospital Precinct - 1 min / 1km
TIMELESS. SIGNIFICANT. IRREPLACEABLE.
This is not just a home you purchase.
It is a legacy you inherit.
A story you continue.
A future you shape.
DISCLAIMER: Place Ipswich has taken all reasonable steps to ensure that the information contained in this advertisement is true and correct but accept no responsibility and disclaim all liability in respect to any errors, omissions, inaccuracies or misstatements contained. All distances, measurements and timeframes contained within this advertisement are approximate only. Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries to verify the information contained in this advertisement.
Listing description written by Helene Shephard, Place Ipswich — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.