Scarness at a glance
3,783
People
$735,000
Median sale
$526/wk
Median rent
3.72%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 53 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
QLD › Scarness › Barilba St
$820,000
Last sold
27 Feb 2026
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
609 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
$820,000
27 Feb 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Scarness (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $997/m² of land (n=98). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Scarness at a glance
3,783
People
$735,000
Median sale
$526/wk
Median rent
3.72%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 53 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Scarness
+11.6%
Median sale
Suburb $735,000
-0.38 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.72%
Suburb median $735,000 from 53 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
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 $526/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
Scarness at a glance
3,783
People
$735,000
Median sale
$526/wk
Median rent
3.72%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 53 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Ray White Hervey BayDesigned for effortless coastal living, this beautifully renovated home is positioned on a low-maintenance allotment in a quiet, well-established street in the heart of Scarness. 16 Barilba Street presents an exceptional lifestyle opportunity for owner-occupiers, downsizers, or astute buyers seeking a move-in-ready home with flexibility in one of Hervey Bay's most tightly held beachside suburbs.
The home has been tastefully transformed into a light and welcoming space, where modern finishes meet practical living. Soft, neutral tones and updated interiors create a calm, cohesive feel throughout, while the layout allows for both easy day-to-day living and comfortable entertaining. It's the kind of home where you can move straight in and immediately feel at ease. Complementing the main living areas is a well-appointed, self-contained space which is currently being used as an Airbnb. Whether used as a private retreat for visiting friends or extended family or as a way to make the most of the area's strong holiday appeal, it offers flexibility without intruding on the comfort or privacy of the main living spaces.
Features include:
• Tastefully renovated low-set brick home positioned on a fully fenced 609m2 allotment in a quiet, established street
• Bright and airy living area, complete with plantation shutters, air conditioning, and ceiling fans
• Well-appointed kitchen with island bench and additional breakfast bar, dishwasher, electric oven and cooktop, plumbed fridge space and ample storage
• Spacious dining room with plantation shutters, overlooking rear garden
• Master bedroom with built in wardrobe, ceiling fan and air conditioning
• Two additional bedrooms featuring built in wardrobes and ceiling fans
• Main bathroom with walk in shower and feature free standing bath
• Internal laundry with direct external access
• 6.6kw solar power system, installed in 2024
• Additional versatile space, currently being used as an Airbnb, ideal for hosting guests, a home office, creative studio or for a teenagers retreat or extended families
• Shed power and attached awning/ vehicle port
• Garden shed/ lawn locker
• Easy-care outdoor areas ideal for low-maintenance living with plenty of space to make it your own
Perfectly positioned in a peaceful and highly sought-after pocket of Scarness, this home offers easy access to everything Hervey Bay has to offer. From morning walks along the Esplanade to afternoons at the beach and evenings enjoying local dining, the lifestyle on offer is second to none. Whether you're seeking a stylish coastal home to enjoy immediately, a flexible property with future potential, or a smart addition to your portfolio, 16 Barilba Street is an opportunity not to be missed.
For all enquiries or to arrange your private inspection, contact Eli Winger today.
Listing description written by Eli Winger, Ray White Hervey Bay — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.