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QLD › Mermaid Beach › Ventura Rd

17 Ventura Rd, Mermaid Beach QLD 4218

House

2

Bedrooms

1

Bathrooms

1

Car spaces

405 m²

Land

124 m²

Building

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Districts View

What should you know about this lot before spending serious money?

Why this property?

  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Mermaid Beach (last 5 years) with land size: median $8,926/m² of land (n=24). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

  • FactZoned Medium density residential (Medium density residential) under the City Plan.(City of Gold Coast · 1 Sept 2026)

What could make it worth less?

No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.

What should you verify next?

  1. 1No hazard layer has been retrieved — confirm flood, bushfire and heritage exposure from council mapping before an offer.

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

What this lot has actually traded at

Last sold

No recorded sale price for this property yet.

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Mermaid Beach (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $8,926/m² of land (n=24). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Mermaid Beach at a glance

7,183

People

$3,510,000

Median sale

$929/wk

Median rent

1.38%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 21 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Mermaid Beach report →

Planning

Planning and development

Planning scheme

City Plan

Zone

Medium density residential

Medium density residential

Jurisdiction

City of Gold Coast

Gold Coast, QLD

Planning overlays

  • Data unavailable

Development activity

Data unavailable

Source

  • Provider: City of Gold Coast
  • Dataset: City Plan V13 Zone
  • Retrieved: 1 Sept 2026
  • Version: 13
  • Parcel: 19RP43454

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

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, bushfire and heritage

i

Flood

Not retrieved

Flood exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Bushfire

Not retrieved

Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Heritage

Not retrieved

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

Property history

  1. Soldprice unknown6 Mar 2026
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted3 Feb 2026
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted3 Feb 2026

Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.

Capital growth

QLD

Why this lot, not just this suburb

Why could this property outperform?

Confidence: medium

Zoned Medium density residential (City Plan). Official parcel area about 407 m². Dual occupancy is not confirmed from the controls loaded for this lot. Two-lot subdivision is unknown without minimum lot size and frontage. This is a screen, not a planning certificate. Zoning and lot facts are a starting point, not proof this lot outperforms the suburb. Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.

What could kill that thesis?

Confidence: low

Flood overlay has not been queried for this lot. Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” Minimum lot size is not loaded, so two-lot subdivision is not confirmed. Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.

Rental

Income, competition, and yield

What will it realistically rent for?

Confidence: low

No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $929/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms.

What competition will it face?

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.

What does the yield actually look like?

Confidence: low

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

What this means for this property

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.”

Read more

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

What is known for this property

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.

3 of 10 questions answered so far

  • Development optionality of this lot

    Knownmedium

    Zoned Medium density residential (City Plan). Official parcel area about 407 m². Dual occupancy is not confirmed from the controls loaded for this lot. Two-lot subdivision is unknown without minimum lot size and frontage. This is a screen, not a planning certificate.

  • Nearby development pipeline

    Unknown

    Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.

  • Honest achievable rent

    Knownlow

    This 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

    Unknown

    Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.

  • Why is this cheap?

    Knownmedium

    No material overlays were returned that would explain a discount. That is not proof the price is fair. Nearby DAs, easements, and flood-layer gaps can still explain a cheap-looking listing — those are not all loaded.

  • Lot-level flood

    Unknown

    Flood overlay has not been queried for this lot. Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”

  • Catalyst exposure

    Unknown

    Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.

  • This lot's DA history

    Unknown

    No DA adapter returned applications for this parcel.

  • Statutory land value versus ask

    Unknown

    Statutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.

  • Net yield / holding costs

    Unknown

    Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.

Area

Mermaid Beach in one glance

Mermaid Beach at a glance

7,183

People

$3,510,000

Median sale

$929/wk

Median rent

1.38%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 21 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Mermaid Beach report →

Keep researching

  • Why Mermaid Beach? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Mermaid Beach →
  • Other records on Ventura Rd →

Listing material

Listed by Ray White Malan + Co

Classic Mermaid Beachside Cottage

Bolstered by an outstanding location - less than 100m* from the sand and surf - this classic beachside cottage offers exceptional potential in a blue-chip setting. Tightly held by one family for nearly 30 years, it sits on a 405m² block with Medium Density Residential zoning. Whether you're seeking a renovation project, to rebuild a luxury coastal residence or to harness a lucrative return with a multi-dwelling development (subject to council approval), it's rich with possibility.

The existing single-level cottage retains character-rich charm with timber floorboards, a breezy open-plan layout, and the scope to rent out while you explore your options. A modernised kitchen anchors the living and dining zone, with two generously sized bedrooms, a multipurpose room and a bathroom complemented by a fenced backyard with paved BBQ area. Additionally, from this ultra-convenient setting, stroll to the end of the street to swim in patrolled beaches, or take advantage of the close proximity to a tempting array of cafes, restaurants, coffee shops and bars. Parks, public transport and Pacific Fair are also within walking distance, with the best of Broadbeach, (including Star Casino) less than 1.5km away. For a change of cuisine scene, it's only 2km to sample the vibrant delights of Nobby Beach.

Opportunities of this calibre are as coveted as the location, realise the full potential of this premier beachside parcel and inspect today!

Read the full description

Property Specifications:

• Classic 1960s low-set beach cottage rich with potential and charm

• 405m2 block, approx. 100m from the sand and surf and short stroll to cafes, restaurants and more

• Tightly held by the one owner for almost 30 years

• Capitalise on the prime location and lifestyle, with lucrative Medium Density Residential zoning

• Renovate the existing residence, knockdown and rebuild a luxe beach house or explore multi-dwelling development options

• Current home features character-filled interiors, with timber floorboards throughout

• Open plan living, with the tastefully updated kitchen overlooking the air-conditioned lounge and dining area

• Two well-proportioned bedrooms (one is air-conditioned) and bathroom

• Oversized multipurpose room

• Fenced backyard with paved BBQ area

• Laundry plus single carport

• Walk to a delicious array of cafes, restaurants and coffee shops plus Mermaid Beach SLSC, parks, public transport and Pacific Fair

• Less than 1.5km* to Star Casino and the vibrant Broadbeach dining precinct and 2km* to the lively Nobby Beach cuisine scene

Council Rates: Approx. $8,156 per annum

Water Rates: Approx. $258 per quarter

Boundary lines are indicative only, * denotes approximate figure

Disclaimer: We have, in preparing this information, used our best endeavours to ensure that the information contained herein is true and accurate; however, we accept no responsibility and disclaim all liability for any errors, omissions, inaccuracies or misstatements that may occur. Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries to verify the information contained herein. *Denotes approximate measurements.

Some marketing images may include virtual furniture, enhancements or digital alterations where applicable. These are provided as a visual guide only and may not reflect the property's current presentation. Interested parties should rely on their own inspection.

Listing description written by Daniel Donovan, Ray White Malan + Co — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

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