Russell Island at a glance
5,468
People
$187,500
Median sale
$464/wk
Median rent
12.87%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 86 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
QLD › Russell Island › Lau St
$489,000
For sale
Asking
2
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
4
Car spaces
486 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
$489,000
Asking · $1,006/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Russell Island at a glance
5,468
People
$187,500
Median sale
$464/wk
Median rent
12.87%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 86 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Russell Island
+160.8%
Median sale
Suburb $187,500
-7.94 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 12.87%
Suburb median $187,500 from 86 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
$20,931 on top of the price (4.3% extra)
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.
Pre-filled with Russell Island's advertised median rent — not a rent for this listing.
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.
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 $464/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.
Gross yield if leased at the suburb aggregate is 4.9%. The yield that matters is the one on achieved rent, which has not been inferred for this address. Net yield (land tax, rates, insurance, vacancy) is not loaded. 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
Russell Island at a glance
5,468
People
$187,500
Median sale
$464/wk
Median rent
12.87%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 86 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Island Life Property Sales & RentalsWelcome to Russell Island, where relaxed island living, affordability and convenience come together.
This modern, thoughtfully designed home offers an easy-care lifestyle with some fantastic extras. Whether you're looking for your own island escape, a comfortable permanent home or an investment property, this one is well worth an inspection.
Property Features
Modern, low-maintenance home with quality finishes
Huge 12-metre covered and insulated entertaining deck
Deck complete with fans, downlights, screens and TV points
6kW solar system to help reduce energy costs
300L water tank with pump
Ramp access to the front entrance
Security system
Landscaped front and rear gardens
36-metre concrete driveway and carport
Garden shed
Fully fenced for privacy and security
20 Dwarf fruit trees to enjoy
Easy Island Living
The standout feature is the enormous, covered deck – a fantastic extension of the living space and the perfect place to entertain friends, enjoy a morning coffee or simply sit back and enjoy the island breezes.
The established gardens have been designed with easy maintenance in mind, while solar, water storage and practical outdoor improvements make this a home that's ready to enjoy.
Great Location
Conveniently positioned close to Russell Island's main amenities, including:
Shopping, cafés and restaurants
Swimming pool and sporting facilities
Community gardens
Library and arts centre
Bowls Club and RSL
Boat ramps giving easy access to Moreton Bay
Passenger ferries connect Russell Island with Redland Bay, making it easy to enjoy the island lifestyle while remaining connected to the mainland.
Investment Opportunity
For investors, the property's low-maintenance design and convenient location make it an attractive addition to a rental portfolio.
Rental appraisal: approximately $420 per week.
Come and See It for Yourself
Russell Island offers a lifestyle that's difficult to find at this price point – boating, fishing, beautiful waterways and a relaxed community atmosphere, all within easy reach of the mainland.
Jetty pickups can be arranged for inspections, and our team can work around your schedule. Virtual inspections via FaceTime are also available for interstate or remote buyers.
Contact Island Life Property Sales & Rentals today to arrange your private inspection.
Listing description written by Rhys Franz, Island Life Property Sales & Rentals — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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