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QLD › Allora › Forest Plain Rd

178 Forest Plain Rd, Allora QLD 4362

For saleRural Property

$1,225,000

For sale

Asking

3

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

4

Car spaces

18,000 m²

Land

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Given the $1,225,000 ask, is this worth your time?

Why this ask?

  • FactListed for sale, asking $1,225,000(Listing record · 26 Aug 2026)
  • CalculationLand 18,000 m² against a 192 m² dwelling — the land is most of what is being bought.(Districts calculation)

What could make it worth more?

  • InterpretationA large lot with a small dwelling means the value case rests on the land and what the zone allows on it, not the house.

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. 1Official planning layers are still retrieving for this parcel — check back before relying on zoning or overlay absence.
  2. 2No 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

The ask against the evidence

Asking

$1,225,000

Asking · $68/m² of land

No recorded sale for this property.

Allora at a glance

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Median sale

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Median rent

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Suburb gross yield

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Total cost to purchase

Purchase Price
$1,225,000
Stamp Duty (Queensland)
$50,963
Transfer/Registration Fee
$5,137
Mortgage Registration (est., if financed)
$200
Legal & Conveyancing (est.)
$2,000
Building & Pest Inspection (est.)
$700
Rates & Water Adjustment at Settlement (est.)
$800
Total cash required
$1,284,800

$59,800 on top of the price (4.9% extra)

  • Stamp Duty (Queensland)
  • Transfer/Registration Fee
  • Mortgage Registration
  • Legal & Conveyancing
  • Building & Pest Inspection
  • Rates & Water Adjustment

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.

Rental yield

No rent is recorded for this listing. Enter a weekly rent to model yield.

Enter a purchase price and weekly rent to calculate yield.

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.

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Planning

Planning and development

Planning data is being calculated

Development activity

Data unavailable

Source

  • Provider: unavailable
  • Dataset: unavailable
  • Retrieved: not yet retrieved
  • Version: planning-v1

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

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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. Listed$1,225,000available26 Aug 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?

Planning 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.

What could kill that thesis?

Confidence: low

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

Income, competition, and yield

What will it realistically rent for?

No advertised rent and no suburb rent aggregate are loaded. Official bond files are not loaded. Listing rent and suburb aggregates are evidence, not this address’s rent.

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.”

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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.

0 of 10 questions answered so far

  • Development optionality of this lot

    Unknown

    Planning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.

  • Nearby development pipeline

    Unknown

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

  • Honest achievable rent

    Unknown

    No advertised rent and no suburb rent aggregate are loaded. Official bond files are not loaded. Listing rent and suburb aggregates are evidence, not this address’s rent.

  • Rental supply pressure

    Unknown

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

  • Why is this cheap?

    Unknown

    The constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.

  • Lot-level flood

    Unknown

    Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). 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

    Development applications have not been queried 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

Allora in one glance

Allora at a glance

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Median sale

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Median rent

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Suburb gross yield

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Keep researching

  • Why Allora? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Allora →
  • Other records on Forest Plain Rd →

Listing material

Listed by RE/MAX U

Designer lifestyle on acreage at Allora!

UNIQUE “HOLISTIC DESIGN” LIFESTYLE ACREAGE

Offering something refreshingly different from the conventional country home, this thoughtfully designed lifestyle property combines space, natural light, passive climate principles and relaxed rural living on approximately 1.8 hectares (4.5 acres) at Allora.

Constructed in 2018, the home has been carefully designed to work with its natural environment. A prized northern aspect, extensive glazing, elevated ceilings and an innovative natural ventilation system create a home that feels remarkably light, open and comfortable throughout the seasons.

Read the full description

Set amongst established, low-maintenance gardens and complemented by an impressive 18m x 7.5m shed, bore and approximately 85,000 litres of rainwater storage, this is an exceptionally well-presented lifestyle property with very little left to do but move in and enjoy.

Located approximately 20 minutes from Warwick, 40 minutes from Toowoomba and just over two hours from Brisbane, it offers peaceful country living without sacrificing accessibility.

A HOME DESIGNED AROUND LIGHT, AIR & CLIMATE

The heart of the home is the expansive open-plan living area incorporating the kitchen, dining, lounge and workstation nooks.

Its striking vaulted ceiling rises from approximately 3.2 metres to 5 metres, culminating in fixed glazing and powered louvres along the north-facing wall. The result is an impressive sense of space and an abundance of natural light.

More importantly, the design serves a practical purpose.

During the warmer months, high-level powered louvres allow heated air to escape, while internal wall louvres form part of a centrally positioned natural ventilation system throughout the home.

In winter, the northern orientation and extensive glazing allow the home to take advantage of passive solar warmth with internal temperatures up to 9degrees warmer than outside! The main living area can also be closed off from the remainder of the home when desired, helping minimise the area requiring additional heating or cooling.

It is a clever and considered design that prioritises natural light, ventilation, energy efficiency and year-round comfort.

GENEROUS ACCOMMODATION

The home offers three exceptionally spacious bedrooms, including a master bedroom with ensuite.

All three bedrooms feature built-in wardrobes and generous proportions, with each measuring at least four metres in one dimension and no less than approximately 3.4 metres wide.

Standard ceiling heights throughout the home are approximately 2.7 metres, further enhancing the feeling of space.

The home is fully insulated and features reverse-cycle air conditioning, ceiling fans and a range of additional climate-control features.

THREE DECKS – THREE DIFFERENT ASPECTS

A particularly appealing feature is the choice of three timber decks, each orientated differently to provide flexibility according to the weather, season and time of day.

The substantial 6m x 4m northern deck is fitted with clear Ziptrak blinds, effectively transforming it into a protected winter sunroom and creating another highly usable living and entertaining space.

Whether enjoying the winter sun, seeking shade in summer or simply taking in the surrounding rural outlook, there is a space to suit.

OUTSTANDING SHED & WORKSHOP

Those needing serious shed space will appreciate the substantial 18m x 7.5m Colorbond shed, complemented by an attached 6m x 5m carport

Internally, the shed is divided into three separate areas comprising:

* Garage

* Workshop

* Utility/studio room

Whilst also boasting:

* Toilet

* Three-phase power

* Numerous double power outlets

* Three remote-controlled roller doors

* Multiple personal access doors

The configuration provides excellent versatility for vehicles, machinery, hobbies, trades, storage or studio use.

4.5 ACRES, BORE & ESTABLISHED GARDENS

The property is fully fenced with quality rural fencing and accessed through large farm-style gates.

A separately fenced house yard of approximately 3,500m² surrounds the residence, providing a defined and private garden environment within the larger acreage.

Established landscaping incorporates a variety of garden styles and has been thoughtfully developed with ease of maintenance in mind. Selected garden areas are irrigated, while the established vegetation has also created an attractive habitat for local birdlife.

A bore is integrated into the property's garden reticulation system, complementing the home's substantial rainwater storage.

The exterior of the residence was repainted in 2025, and both the home and grounds present exceptionally well.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

* Constructed in 2018

* Approximately 1.8ha / 4.5 acres

* North-facing orientation

* Three oversized bedrooms with built-in wardrobes

* Master bedroom with ensuite

* Approximately 2.7m standard ceiling height

* Vaulted living-area ceiling rising to approximately 5m

* Powered high-level louvres for natural ventilation

* Internal louvre ventilation system

* Three timber decks

* 6m x 4m north-facing deck with clear Ziptrak blinds

* Fully insulated

* UV-protection tinting to northern and eastern windows

* Separate reverse-cycle air-conditioning units

* Ceiling fans throughout

* Gas hot-water system

* Gas heating bayonets to dining and lounge areas

* Light-filtering blinds

* Separate block-out blinds to lounge/media area

* External roller blinds

* Adjustable western blinds for summer protection

* Provision for dishwasher installation

* Two thermostat-controlled solar roof exhaust vents

* Approximately 85,000 litres total rainwater storage

* Whole-of-house water filtration system

* Bore connected to garden reticulation

* Taylex household sewage treatment system

* NBN Fixed Wireless

* 18m x 7.5m Colorbond shed

* 6m x 5m attached carport

* Three-phase power to shed

* Fully fenced acreage

* Approximately 3,500m² separately fenced house yard

* Established, low-maintenance gardens

SOMETHING GENUINELY DIFFERENT

This is not a cookie-cutter acreage home.

Its appeal lies in the thought behind its design – the way natural light, airflow, passive warmth, generous proportions and indoor-outdoor living have been brought together to create a home that is practical, comfortable and distinctly individual.

Add the established gardens, excellent shedding, bore, substantial water storage and peaceful 4.5-acre setting, and the result is a lifestyle property that offers its next owner the opportunity to simply move in, relax and enjoy.

For buyers searching for acreage with character, functionality and intelligent design, this property deserves closer inspection.

Listing description written by Clint Kenny, RE/MAX U — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

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