Yorkeys Knob at a glance
2,808
People
$770,000
Median sale
$524/wk
Median rent
3.54%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 16 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
QLD › Yorkeys Knob › Sims Esplanade
$840,000
For sale
Asking
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
191 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
$840,000
Asking · $4,398/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Yorkeys Knob at a glance
2,808
People
$770,000
Median sale
$524/wk
Median rent
3.54%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 16 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Yorkeys Knob
+9.1%
Median sale
Suburb $770,000
-0.30 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.54%
Suburb median $770,000 from 16 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
$37,846 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.
Pre-filled with Yorkeys Knob'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 $524/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 3.2%. 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
Yorkeys Knob at a glance
2,808
People
$770,000
Median sale
$524/wk
Median rent
3.54%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 16 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Paradise Property Group QLDIf you have been dreaming of waking up to the sound of the ocean and watching the sun rise over the Coral Sea from your own balcony, this is the one. Positioned directly opposite Yorkeys Knob Beach, this immaculately presented penthouse apartment offers the relaxed coastal lifestyle so many dream of, where morning walks along the foreshore, coffee at Hidden Yorkeys and sea breezes become part of your everyday routine.
Designed for effortless living, this spacious three-bedroom, two-bathroom residence features a light-filled open-plan layout that flows seamlessly onto the generous balcony, making the most of the ocean outlook and cooling coastal breezes. Built under a decade ago and offered to the market by its first owner, Marina Sands is one of the newest beachfront apartment developments on Sims Esplanade, offering contemporary finishes, secure lift access, two secure car spaces with a large storage room on title, resort-style facilities and an unbeatable location in the heart of Yorkeys Knob.
STAND OUT FEATURES
-Spacious Penthouse Apartment directly opposite Yorkeys Knob Beach, enjoying a beautiful ocean outlook, cooling sea breezes and one of the most desirable beachfront locations along Sims Esplanade.
-Designed for effortless coastal living, featuring a light-filled open-plan layout that flows seamlessly onto the generous entertaining balcony.
-Large covered balcony capturing the ocean outlook and sea breezes, creating the perfect space for morning coffee, outdoor dining or entertaining family and friends.
- Immaculately presented, featuring tiled flooring throughout, ceiling fans, split-system air conditioning and security screens for year-round comfort.
-Contemporary kitchen finished with stone benchtops, electric cooktop and oven, dishwasher, generous pantry and ample bench space, all overlooking the living and dining area.
-Private Owners Suite positioned to enjoy ocean views, complete with private balcony access, large walk-in robe and ensuite featuring a double vanity, double shower and toilet.
-Two additional generously sized bedrooms with built-in robes, serviced by a well-appointed main bathroom with single vanity, shower and toilet, designed for comfortable family living or visiting guests.
- One of the newest boutique beach front apartment developments in Yorkeys Knob all with secure lift access & intercom system.
- Two secure undercover car spaces and a large lockable storage room (28m2)
-Separate Laundry with bench space and plenty of storage.
-Resort-style facilities including a large swimming pool, BBQ entertaining area, beautifully maintained tropical gardens and a pet-friendly environment.
- Ideally positioned within walking distance of Hidden Yorkeys Café & Ten06, the marina, parks, walking paths and the beachfront, offering an exceptional lifestyle in one of Cairns' most sought-after coastal communities.
Please call JAN HOOGHE on 0406 520 941 or SEAN THORPE on 0431 052 490 for more information or to book your very own private inspection.
Disclaimer: All information contained is gathered from sources we believe to be reliable. In preparation of this advertisement our best endeavours have been made to ensure the information contained is true and accurate. However, we accept no responsibility and disclaim all liability in respect to any errors, omissions, inaccuracies, or misstatements contained. Prospective purchasers are encouraged to make their own enquiries to verify the information contained in this advertisement.
Listing description written by Jan Hooghe, Paradise Property Group QLD — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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