Balgal Beach at a glance
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QLD › Balgal Beach › Marlin St
$500,000
For sale
Asking
$295,000
Last sold
28 Nov 2022
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
0
Car spaces
802 m²
Land
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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
$500,000
Asking · $623/m² of land
Last recorded sale $295,000 (28 Nov 2022).
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Balgal Beach (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $315/m² of land (n=19). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Balgal Beach at a glance
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$21,363 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.
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Planning
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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 and no suburb rent aggregate are loaded. Official bond files are not loaded. Listing rent and suburb aggregates are evidence, not this address’s rent.
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.
0 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
UnknownNo advertised rent and no suburb rent aggregate are loaded. Official bond files are not loaded. Listing rent and suburb aggregates are evidence, not this address’s rent.
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
Balgal Beach at a glance
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Listed by Explore Property Belgian GardensJust one street back from the highly sought-after Balgal Beach foreshore, this charming original Queenslander cottage offers the perfect blend of coastal living, character, and privacy. Just a short stroll away you'll find the stinger net, beachfront parklands with BBQ facilities, and the ever-popular Fisherman's Landing Fish 'n' Chip Shop at the Rollingstone Creek boat ramp.
Privately tucked away at the very end of the street, this delightful home sits on a generous 802sqm allotment with no neighbours on two sides. Instead, you'll enjoy the relaxing sounds of the ocean and the peaceful outlook of natural bushland, including a stunning mountain backdrop and regular visits from native wildlife and birdlife.
Stepping inside, you're welcomed by a cosy living area and a traditional central hallway that extends the full length of the home, thoughtfully designed to capture the refreshing sea breezes year-round. The home features three generously sized bedrooms, all complete with air conditioning for year-round comfort.
Retaining its original charm, the cottage offers a functional kitchen and a beautifully renovated bathroom finished in soft, natural beach-inspired tones. Positioned at the rear of the home, the dining area flows effortlessly through sliding doors to a covered outdoor entertaining space, perfect for relaxed afternoons with family and friends.
Outside, a rear shed provides additional storage, while the brand-new fully fenced yard offers a secure, pet-friendly space for children and pets to play.
Whether you're searching for a permanent sea change, holiday home, or investment opportunity, this property places you within easy reach of everything the welcoming Balgal Beach community has to offer, including swimming, fishing, boating, and the nearby Mystic Sands Golf & Wellness for golf, dining, and social activities.
Don't miss your opportunity to secure your own slice of this peaceful coastal paradise.
Features
- One street back from the very popular Balgal Beach for swimming, fishing and boating
- Privately tucked away at the end of the street, with no neighbours on two sides
- 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
- New roof
- Freshly painted externally
- Fully renovated bathroom in coastal tones
- Original functional kitchen
- Outdoor entertaining area
- Rear shed
- Fully fenced child and pet friendly yard
- An abundance of wildlife and birdlife
- Ocean sounds and sea breezes all year round
Rates (half-yearly) - $1,411.22
About Balgal Beach
Balgal Beach is located approximately 50km north of Townsville and is a popular destination for swimming, boating and fishing.
Community amenities include a local primary school, doctor's surgery, pharmacy, general store, golf club, beachfront park with BBQ's, swings and a stinger net at the main beach. There is also an excellent boat ramp and fishing pontoon at the mouth of Rollingstone Creek.
Balgal Beach is also within close proximity to popular tourist destinations and fresh water swimming spots such as Rollingstone Creek, Crystal Creek and Paluma Village.
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 Emma Acton, Explore Property Belgian Gardens — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.