West Mackay at a glance
6,621
People
$648,500
Median sale
$636/wk
Median rent
5.10%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 44 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
QLD › West Mackay › Nebo Rd
For sale
For sale
5
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
6
Car spaces
746 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
No recorded sale price for this property yet.
West Mackay at a glance
6,621
People
$648,500
Median sale
$636/wk
Median rent
5.10%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 44 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
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 $636/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
West Mackay at a glance
6,621
People
$648,500
Median sale
$636/wk
Median rent
5.10%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 44 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Area Specialist QLDThere are homes you move into, and then there are homes that move you. From the moment you climb the split staircase and pass through the grand leadlight double doors, 178 Nebo Road makes its intentions clear. This is a home of rare presence, one that has been crafted, not simply built, and it has been waiting for someone who understands the difference.
Meticulously restored to honour its circa 1940 heritage while delivering the functionality of modern family living, this breathtaking Queenslander sits on a commanding corner block in one of West Mackay's most established streets. Soaring ceilings draw your eye
upward the moment you step inside, while polished timber floors, tongue and groove walls, and room after room of timeless character create an interior that simply cannot be replicated in new construction. Five generous bedrooms, two bathrooms positioned across both levels, a dedicated family room, open plan living and dining, a sun room, and multiple halls give every member of the household their own space to settle into
Step outside and the scale of this property becomes even more apparent. The enormous wraparound verandahs, including a front porch measuring 14.82 metres by 3.25 metres, and a screened rear porch, transform outdoor living into a genuine extension of the home. Whether it is a slow Sunday breakfast with the ceiling fans turning overhead, or a long evening with friends as the Queensland heat softens, these verandahs will be where your best memories are made. Below, the basement offers substantial storage or workshop potential, and a concrete pad sits ready for a caravan, boat, or additional vehicle. With room to add a pool or shed, the corner block delivers the kind of flexibility that is increasingly rare in an established suburb.
Set just 3 kilometres from the Mackay CBD, West Mackay is a suburb that rewards those who choose it. The Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens and Lagoons Reserve, with their tropical shade gardens, boardwalks, and children's playgarden, are part of the suburb's green fabric, which covers nearly 8.5% of the total area. Families will appreciate the proximity to West Mackay Primary School, established in 1924, and a range of childcare and schooling options across the wider area. Local dining at Parkside Plaza, including Stellarossa and Ma's Pizza Kitchen, and the Botanic Gardens Cafe, adds to the day-to-day lifestyle appeal. Planned infrastructure investment, including a Mackay Base Hospital expansion and Mackay Airport upgrade, continues to underpin the suburb's long-term position in the regional market.
Homes of this character, scale, and quality of restoration are rarely offered to the open market. The craftsmanship embedded in every detail, from the leadlight entrance to the tongue and groove walls and the commanding street presence, reflects a standard of building that belongs to another era. This is a piece of Mackay's history, beautifully preserved and presented with genuine pride.
AT A GLANCE
• Circa 1940 character Queenslander
• Five bedrooms
• Two bathrooms
• Multiple living zones including family room, sun room, living and dining
• Beautifully restored to honour the home's heritage
• Soaring high ceilings throughout
• Polished timber floors
• Original tongue and groove walls
• Stunning leadlight double timber front doors
• Large front verandah
• Expansive rear entertainment deck
• Basement storage/workshop area
• Concrete pad suitable for caravan, boat or additional vehicle parking
• Corner allotment with room for a pool or shed (STCA)
• Approximately 3km to Mackay CBD
UTILITIES
Power: Mains power
Water: Mackay Regional Council water
Communications: NBN available (buyers to confirm connection type)
Hot water: Electric hot water system
Dwelling Built: Circa 1940
Price: Expressions of Interest
Zoned: Medium Density Residential
Area: 746m²
Rates: $2,160 per half year
West Mackay is a well-established, highly sought-after suburb situated approximately 3 kilometres west of the Mackay CBD, offering residents a lifestyle defined by convenience, community, and abundant green space. The suburb appeals to a broad demographic including families, professionals, retirees, and investors, with parks and green spaces covering nearly 8.5% of the total area, anchored by the Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens and Lagoons Reserve. With strong rental yields of 5.6% for houses and 6.6% for units, and significant planned infrastructure including a Mackay Base Hospital expansion and Mackay Airport upgrade, the suburb holds a compelling position in the regional market (Suburb Research, 2025).
Listing description written by Shirlz Russell, Area Specialist QLD — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.