Railway Estate at a glance
3,034
People
$650,000
Median sale
$502/wk
Median rent
4.02%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 54 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
QLD › Railway Estate › Eighth St
$730,000
Last sold
12 May 2025
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
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
$730,000
12 May 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Railway Estate at a glance
3,034
People
$650,000
Median sale
$502/wk
Median rent
4.02%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 54 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Railway Estate
+12.3%
Median sale
Suburb $650,000
-0.44 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 4.02%
Suburb median $650,000 from 54 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 $502/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
UnknownArea
Railway Estate at a glance
3,034
People
$650,000
Median sale
$502/wk
Median rent
4.02%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 54 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Explore Property Munro & CoStep inside a piece of Townsville's history with this beautifully preserved Queenslander at 2 Eighth Street. Over a century old, this grand residence originally stood in Charters Towers before being relocated to Townsville, bringing with it a rich history and timeless charm. Now, it's ready for its next chapter - could it be yours?
Rent appraised $620-$680 per week being
Key Features:
4 Bedrooms, all with stunning hardwood floors and split-system air-conditioning
2 Bathrooms, including a family bathroom with a deep tub and separate shower
Spacious living areas, with three separate zones for ultimate comfort and versatility
Air-conditioning throughout the home to ensure year-round comfort
Generous kitchen with ample bench space, perfect for cooking and entertaining
Private backyard oasis with a sparkling in-ground pool and lush, landscaped gardens featuring fruit trees
Under-house entertaining space - perfect for hosting family and friends in an open, relaxed environment
Flood-free property - the home remained untouched during both the 2019 and 2025 flood events, ensuring peace of mind
Features You'll Love:
Front Deck - Relax in the shade all year round with crime-safe screens that provide both security and comfort
Master Suite - The private master bedroom is spacious enough for a king-sized bed and includes built-in wardrobes and a split-system air-conditioner
Outdoor Living - Entertain in style with the wide-open under-house space leading to your own private luxury garden and pool
Located just minutes from Townsville's vibrant CBD, the stadium, and the picturesque Ross River, this home offers the perfect balance of privacy, convenience, and lifestyle.
2 Eighth Street isn't just a house; it's a piece of Townsville's story, brimming with character and potential.
Will you be the one to write its next chapter?
** underneath the house is not legal height **
Contact Simone Corrigan at Explore Property today to arrange your private viewing - 0409461319
Listing description written by Explore Property Munro & Co, Explore Property Munro & Co — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
Nearby 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.