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QLD › Port Douglas › Shearwater St

18 Shearwater St, Port Douglas QLD 4877

House

$710,000

Last sold

7 May 2026

4

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

600 m²

Land

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Districts View

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

Why this property?

  • FactLast recorded sale $710,000 (7 May 2026).(Recorded sale)
  • FactLand 600 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Port Douglas (last 5 years) with land size: median $1,245/m² of land (n=24). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.

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

What this lot has actually traded at

Last sold

$710,000

7 May 2026 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Port Douglas (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,245/m² of land (n=24). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Port Douglas at a glance

4,033

People

$1,007,250

Median sale

$568/wk

Median rent

2.93%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 28 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Port Douglas report →

Vs Port Douglas

-29.5%

Median sale

Suburb $1,007,250

+1.23 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 2.93%

Suburb median $1,007,250 from 28 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

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. Sold$710,0007 May 2026
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted2 Apr 2026
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted2 Apr 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?

Confidence: low

No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $568/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.

1 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

    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?

    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

Port Douglas in one glance

Port Douglas at a glance

4,033

People

$1,007,250

Median sale

$568/wk

Median rent

2.93%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 28 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Port Douglas report →

Keep researching

  • Why Port Douglas? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Port Douglas →
  • Other records on Shearwater St →

Listing material

Listed by Ray White Port Douglas

Raw and Ready to Renovate: The Buy of 2026

Could this be the ultimate real estate opportunity in Port Douglas for 2026? This large "diamond in the rough" is forced to market due to a separation, offering a transparent chance to secure a great buy at auction in a popular family friendly and convenient location. Structurally solid, via concrete block construction and brimming with untapped potential, this former rental is ripe for a modern transformation. The floor plan is intelligently designed for tropical living, featuring dual internal living zones - including a cozy front lounge perfect for a dedicated media room - and a breezy, open-plan family and dining area that flows seamlessly to the outdoors. With four generous bedrooms, a double garage, and a large garden shed, the "bones" here provide a rock-solid foundation for your renovation dreams.

Features We Love

• Walking proximity to primary school, supermarket, pharmacy, bottlo, a BBQ and fitness equipped park and churches

Read the full description

• Owners retreat: the primary bedroom offers a private sanctuary with a walk-through wardrobe and a unique ensuite featuring a signature "open-air" style shower and dual vanities.

• Expansive outdoor entertaining: a massive, high-clearance timber-framed patio provides the perfect canvas for the ultimate BBQ zone or poolside pavilion.

• Flexible living zones: separate living and family rooms allow for a versatile layout, whether you need a quiet home office, a kids' playroom, or a cinematic media room.

• Functional kitchen hub: the U-shaped kitchen features ample bench space and a breakfast bar, perfectly positioned to overlook the main living area and yard.

• Blank canvas landscaping: the low-maintenance yard is fully fenced for privacy, featuring a level lawn and plenty of space to add a side-access pool.

Whether you are an entry-level buyer looking to squeeze your way into the Port Douglas market or a savvy investor seeking an even higher-yielding improvement project, 18 Shearwater Street is a must-see. Bring your paintbrush, your vision, and your bidding paddle - this property is ready, raw and absolutely will be sold.

Auction Event - On-Site & Live Streamed: Thursday 7th May, on-site at 5pm.

Don't miss out on this opportunity. Follow the link to our Auctions Live platform to submit your interest or register as a bidder: https://auctionslive.com/app/bidder-registration/KNx9V

Please refer to the scheduled open home times. Contact: Mark Flinn on 0405 646 313 for further information.

Disclaimer: All information about the property has been provided to Ray White by third parties. Ray White has not verified the information and does not warrant its accuracy or completeness. Parties should make and rely on their own enquiries in relation to the property. AI tools have been used to enhance lighting, landscapes, and/or provide virtual staging. While every effort is made to represent the property accurately, these images are for conceptual purposes. Prospective buyers should conduct a physical inspection to verify all details, dimensions, and conditions.

Listing description written by Mark Flinn, Ray White Port Douglas — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Fully Fenced
  • Outdoor Entertaining
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