West End at a glance
4,025
People
$800,000
Median sale
$417/wk
Median rent
2.71%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 55 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
QLD › West End › Francis St
$1,300,000
For sale
Asking
5
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
Car spaces
1,047 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
$1,300,000
Asking · $1,242/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
West End at a glance
4,025
People
$800,000
Median sale
$417/wk
Median rent
2.71%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 55 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs West End
+62.5%
Median sale
Suburb $800,000
-1.04 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.71%
Suburb median $800,000 from 55 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
$64,438 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 West End'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 $417/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 1.7%. 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
West End at a glance
4,025
People
$800,000
Median sale
$417/wk
Median rent
2.71%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 55 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Explore Property Munro & CoThere are homes with character, and then there are homes that tell a story.
Dating to circa 1920, 162 Francis Street is a magnificent Queenslander combining authentic heritage character with exceptional modern family living. Privately positioned on a beautifully established 1,047m² allotment and offering approximately 580m² under roof, this is a home of remarkable scale in one of West End's most sought-after pockets.
From the traditional timber staircase and impressive entrance, soaring ceilings, polished timber floors and classic detailing immediately establish the home's character. The main lounge, complete with fireplace and built-in bookcases, is complemented by a second upstairs living area, dedicated study and separate office space. At the heart of the home, the modern kitchen features gas appliances, excellent storage and a walk-in pantry.
Three bedrooms are positioned upstairs, including the generous main suite with ensuite, while downstairs provides outstanding flexibility with two further bedrooms, each featuring its own ensuite and walk-in robe. Together with a third living area and internal staircase, the layout is ideal for larger families, teenagers, guests or intergenerational living.
One of the home's showpieces is the approximately 90m² covered deck overlooking the pool and towards Castle Hill. Complete with electric shutters, it creates an extraordinary all-weather entertaining space.
Outside, the lifestyle continues with a 10-metre swimming pool, approximately 73m² basketball court, paved entertaining areas, landscaped gardens and expansive lawns providing genuine room for children and pets to play.
Property Highlights
• Circa 1920 Queenslander on 1,047m²
• Approx. 580m² under roof
• 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms
• 3 separate living areas plus study and office
• Excellent intergenerational living configuration
• Polished timber floors, high ceilings and fireplace
• Modern kitchen with gas appliances and walk-in pantry
• Approx. 90m² covered deck with Castle Hill and pool views
• Electric shutters to the deck
• 10-metre swimming pool
• Approx. 73m² basketball court
• Expansive lawns and landscaped gardens
• Enclosed workshop
• 4-car covered accommodation
• Approx. 17kW solar system
• Split-system air-conditioning throughout
• Brand-new roof and gutters
• Recently renovated and privately fenced
The West End Lifestyle
West End is prized for its character homes, leafy established streets and outstanding inner-city convenience. From Francis Street, you're approximately 5 minutes from Castletown, 7 minutes from the CBD, 8 minutes from Queensland Country Bank Stadium and 10 minutes from The Strand, with cafés, restaurants, schools and everyday amenities all within easy reach.
Few properties combine this level of character, land, accommodation and lifestyle so close to the city. 162 Francis Street is a home where children can grow, extended family can stay, and friends can gather in numbers.
Heritage elegance, modern comfort and authentic Queenslander character - on a scale rarely offered in West End.
Contact Danielle Eastlake 0408 100 450 to secure this exceptional opportunity.
Listing description written by Danielle Eastlake, Explore Property Munro & Co — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.