Freshwater at a glance
2,195
People
$1,000,000
Median sale
$705/wk
Median rent
3.67%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 22 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
QLD › Freshwater › Duffy St
$1,320,000
Last sold
30 June 2025
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
800 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
Last sold
$1,320,000
30 June 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Freshwater (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $969/m² of land (n=72). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Freshwater at a glance
2,195
People
$1,000,000
Median sale
$705/wk
Median rent
3.67%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 22 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Freshwater
+32.0%
Median sale
Suburb $1,000,000
-0.89 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.67%
Suburb median $1,000,000 from 22 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
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 $705/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
Freshwater at a glance
2,195
People
$1,000,000
Median sale
$705/wk
Median rent
3.67%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 22 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Inspire Real Estate CairnsUndeniably one of Cairns' most exquisite Queenslanders, this impeccably renovated residence is a rare fusion of classic charm and contemporary luxury. Perched in a peaceful, elevated position with sweeping views across the cane fields to the north, it offers a tranquil retreat just minutes from everything.
From the moment you arrive, the home's timeless façade and character-filled details make a lasting impression. The gourmet kitchen, all bathrooms, and the laundry have been stylishly upgraded with premium finishes, seamlessly blending beauty with function. At the heart of the home, the kitchen boasts expansive bench space, quality appliances, and dual servery windows that connect effortlessly to both indoor and outdoor dining zones-perfect for entertaining.
Generous living and dining areas spill onto two expansive wraparound verandas, providing multiple spaces to relax, host guests, or simply soak up the panoramic views of green cane fields and mountain silhouettes. The elevated position ensures peace, privacy, and picturesque outlooks from every angle.
Designed with both style and practicality in mind, the home features four well-sized bedrooms plus a dedicated office-ideal for families or professionals working from home. Upstairs the private master suite is a true sanctuary, featuring an oversized walk-in robe and a stunning ensuite complete with a stand alone bath-it must be seen to be believed. In addition a guest powder room enhances the home's functionality.
Downstairs you'll find the 3 remaining bedrooms, a beautifully renovated main bathroom and a versatile secondary living space includes its own kitchenette and opens onto a private patio, making it ideal for guests, older children or extended family. It flows directly to the show-stopping 12.5m lap pool, complete with in-built seating and surrounded by lush tropical gardens and on the lower level a large, flat lawn is featured perfect for kids, pets, or a fire pit gatherings.
Additional features include a wine cellar, 6.6kw solar power system, plus convenient off-street parking space. And for vehicles needing higher clearance the carport archway slatting can be hinged up and away providing additional height.
This is more than just a home-it's a lifestyle property that celebrates the best of both worlds: old-world character and modern sophistication, all set in one of Cairns' most desirable locations.
Listing description written by Scott Mitchell, Inspire Real Estate Cairns — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.