Palm Cove at a glance
2,803
People
$1,230,000
Median sale
$676/wk
Median rent
2.86%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 27 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
QLD › Palm Cove › Retreat Cl
$1,400,000
For sale
Asking
6
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
Car spaces
872 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
$1,400,000
Asking · $1,606/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Palm Cove at a glance
2,803
People
$1,230,000
Median sale
$676/wk
Median rent
2.86%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 27 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Palm Cove
+13.8%
Median sale
Suburb $1,230,000
-0.35 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.86%
Suburb median $1,230,000 from 27 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
$70,653 on top of the price (5.0% 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 Palm Cove'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 $676/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 2.5%. 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
Palm Cove at a glance
2,803
People
$1,230,000
Median sale
$676/wk
Median rent
2.86%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 27 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Palm House PropertyPositioned at the end of a peaceful cul-de-sac beneath the mountain, this exceptional Palm Cove property presents a rare opportunity to secure two separate residences on one generous 872sqm parcel.
Combining a substantial four-bedroom main residence with a separately positioned two-bedroom container home, the property offers an outstanding level of flexibility for families, investors, extended living or those seeking a lifestyle property with multiple income streams.
Surrounded by rainforest and enjoying elevated outlooks towards the ocean and MacAlister Ranges, the setting is private, peaceful and distinctly tropical. Cool mountain breezes and multiple outdoor living areas create an environment designed to make the most of Palm Cove's relaxed North Queensland lifestyle.
The Main Residence:
The 229sqm main residence is spacious, fully furnished and designed for comfortable family living across two levels.
The upper level features a generous master suite with private ensuite, walk-in wardrobe, air conditioning and its own balcony capturing rainforest and ocean views. Three additional bedrooms provide flexibility for families or guests, with built-in wardrobes, air conditioning and outlooks towards the surrounding ranges and rainforest.
A second living area, large main bathroom with bath and shower, study nook and separate toilet complete the upper level.
Downstairs, an open-plan living and dining area forms the heart of the home, opening directly onto the tiled alfresco and stone entertaining area through triple sliding doors.
The kitchen is well appointed with a 900mm oven and cooktop, dishwasher and large double-door refrigerator, while the double garage provides secure parking, internal access and a dedicated laundry area.
Multiple outdoor zones extend the living space further, including side and rear patios, a raised lawn and a rear entertaining area framed by rainforest views.
Separate Two-Bedroom container home:
Adding significant versatility to the property is the separately positioned 75sqm two-bedroom container home.
Both bedrooms feature private ensuites, high-level windows for privacy and natural light, and direct access to the side yard.
The living area incorporates a compact kitchen, dining space and rear lounge, while the residence also benefits from its own laundry, private gardens, lawn area, stone driveway and dedicated carport.
The separation between the two residences creates genuine dual-occupancy potential, providing a range of options for the incoming owner.
Property Features:
* 4-bedroom main residence – 229sqm
* Separate 2-bedroom container home – 75sqm
* Development approval in place for second residence
* Ocean and MacAlister Ranges views
* Direct rainforest backdrop
* Peaceful cul-de-sac position
* Fully furnished
* Currently leased at $1,150 per week
* Solar panels
* Gas Cook Top in both kitchen
* Container home is ready to rent fully furnished
Whether your priority is investment, lifestyle or flexibility, this property offers a unique combination of income potential and tropical living in one of Palm Cove's most desirable settings.
Contact Hunter on 0401 214 383 or Jackson on 0401 628 007 to arrange your viewing.
Listing description written by Hunter Castorina, Palm House Property — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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