South Mackay at a glance
7,257
People
$690,000
Median sale
$530/wk
Median rent
3.99%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 63 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
QLD › South Mackay › Kippen St
$460,000
Last sold
25 Nov 2025
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
809 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
$460,000
25 Nov 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in South Mackay (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $768/m² of land (n=135). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
South Mackay at a glance
7,257
People
$690,000
Median sale
$530/wk
Median rent
3.99%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 63 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs South Mackay
-33.3%
Median sale
Suburb $690,000
+2.00 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.99%
Suburb median $690,000 from 63 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning data unavailable for this jurisdiction (no_adapter:QLD)
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
QLDZoning is not available (no_adapter). 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 (no_adapter). 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 $530/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
UnknownZoning is not available (no_adapter).
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 (no_adapter). 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
UnknownNo DA adapter returned applications 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
South Mackay at a glance
7,257
People
$690,000
Median sale
$530/wk
Median rent
3.99%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 63 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Explore Property MackayOffered to the market for the first time in almost 80 years, this freestanding character home is a true South Mackay classic.
Lovingly held by the same family for generations, 197 Kippen Street now awaits its next chapter. More than just a home, it represents a rare piece of local history-rich in charm, authenticity, and timeless appeal.
Built circa 1947 and proudly positioned on a generous 809m² block, the property showcases many original details that celebrate its heritage. High ceilings, polished timber floors, and a practical, well-proportioned layout offer endless potential for those with vision-whether you're looking to restore its original beauty, redesign for modern living, or redevelop in a highly desirable location.
The position is as appealing as the property itself. Enjoy the ease of being just moments from the Mackay CBD, a short stroll to local schools, and steps from Harrup Park and nearby sporting facilities.
Surrounded by tree-lined streets and a strong sense of community, South Mackay remains one of the region's most sought-after city-fringe neighbourhoods.
Whether you're a passionate renovator, savvy investor, or a family dreaming of a home with heart, this is an opportunity to secure a treasured part of Mackay's history. After nearly eight decades, 197 Kippen Street is ready to begin its next story-could it be yours?
Location Highlights:
• 750m to Mackay State High School
• 950m to St Patrick College Mackay - Mercy Campus
• 2.8km to St Patrick College Mackay - Senior Campus
• 950m to St Mary's Catholic Primary School
• 900m to Harrup Park Country Club - Great Barrier Reef Arena
• 2.2km to Mackay CBD
• 2.1km to Illawong Beach
• 3.7km to Mackay Airport
Contact Trevor Camilleri on 0413 615 333 to arrange your private inspection today.
Disclaimer:
The Agent does not give any warranty as to errors or omissions, if any, in these particulars, the provided information from the Vendor can be deemed reliable but not accurate. Any persons interested in the property should conduct their own research.
Listing description written by Trevor Camilleri, Explore Property Mackay — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.