Ipswich at a glance
2,571
People
$850,000
Median sale
$499/wk
Median rent
3.05%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 29 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
QLD › Ipswich › Macalister St
$142,026
For sale
Asking
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
653 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
$142,026
Asking · $217/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Ipswich at a glance
2,571
People
$850,000
Median sale
$499/wk
Median rent
3.05%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 29 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Ipswich
-83.3%
Median sale
Suburb $850,000
+15.22 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.05%
Suburb median $850,000 from 29 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
$7,344 on top of the price (5.2% 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 Ipswich'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 $499/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 18.3%. 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
Ipswich at a glance
2,571
People
$850,000
Median sale
$499/wk
Median rent
3.05%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 29 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Place IpswichINDEPENDENT STUDIO. FLEXIBLE LIVING.
WALK TO EVERYTHING.
Few locations in Ipswich offer the level of accessibility found here.
Approximate walking distances:
• Ipswich General Hospital - 700m
• St Andrew's Private Hospital - 900m
• Ipswich CBD & Nicholas Street Precinct - 1.2km
• Queens Park - 800m
• Ipswich Train Station - 1.4km
Attention medical professionals, central location within walking to Ipswich General Hospital & St Andrew's Private Hospital, congratulations.
Separate from the main residence is a detached studio space offering incredible versatility.
Whether utilised as:
• An artist's retreat
• Home office or consulting room
• Guest accommodation
• Teenagers' retreat
• Wellness or yoga studio
• Creative workspace
CHARACTER, LIGHT & EVERYDAY LIVEABILITY.
From the moment you arrive, there is an immediate sense of warmth and authenticity.
Beautiful hardwood timber floors, high ceilings and thoughtfully retained character features blend seamlessly with modern updates to create a home that feels both timeless and functional.
Inside you will discover:
• Expansive open-plan living and dining spaces filled with natural light
• Elevated outlooks capturing greenery, sky and distant mountain views
• Hardwood timber floors and plantation shutters throughout
• A well-appointed kitchen with generous storage, preparation space and a layout designed for entertaining and connection
• Three spacious bedrooms with excellent natural light
• Original Art Deco bathroom featuring separate shower and bath
• Internal laundry with direct outdoor access
• Flexible floorplan suitable for families, professionals or those working from home
The home's orientation and corner position ensure a constant connection to the outdoors, with windows framing established trees, open skies and changing seasonal outlooks from almost every room.
Throughout the home there is an undeniable sense of strength and permanence, reflecting a level of construction quality often admired by builders and renovators alike. The close spacing and substantial hardwood framing contribute to the home's solid feel and enduring appeal.
EASY ACCESS TO (approx.)
• Ipswich CBD - 3 min / 1.5km
• Nicholas Street Precinct - 4 min / 1.8km
• Riverlink Shopping Centre - 4 min / 2km
• Ipswich Train Station - 3 min / 1.5km
• Ipswich Grammar School - 2 min / 1km
• St Mary's College - 3 min / 1.5km
• St Edmund's College - 3 min / 1.5km
• Queens Park & Ipswich Nature Centre - 3 min / 1.5km
• Ipswich General Hospital - 2 min / 700m
• St Andrew's Private Hospital - 3 min / 900m
LAND, POSITION & FUTURE APPEAL.
Occupying a highly visible and elevated corner allotment, the property enjoys excellent street presence while maintaining privacy and usability.
Additional features include:
• 653m² allotment
• Elevated position with mountain glimpses
• Detached studio/workspace
• Strong street presence
• Character Residential zoning
• Built to old-world craftsmanship
• Established gardens and outdoor spaces
• Council Rates: Approx. $686.90 per quarter
• Urban Utilities: Approx. $427.42 per quarter
A LOCATION THAT ONLY GETS BETTER WITH TIME.
Opportunities to secure character homes within walking distance of both Ipswich hospitals, the CBD and major schooling precincts are increasingly rare.
Place Ipswich has taken all reasonable steps to ensure that the information contained in this advertisement is true and correct but accept no responsibility and disclaim all liability in respect to any errors, omissions, inaccuracies or misstatements contained. All distances, measurements and timeframes contained within this advertisement are approximate only. Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries to verify the information contained in this advertisement.
Listing description written by Helene Shephard, Place Ipswich — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.