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20 Parker St, Drayton QLD 4350

House

$630,000

Last sold

29 Jan 2026

3

Bedrooms

1

Bathrooms

1

Car spaces

607 m²

Land

122 m²

Building

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What should you know about this lot before spending serious money?

Why this property?

  • FactLast recorded sale $630,000 (29 Jan 2026).(Recorded sale)
  • CalculationLand 607 m² against a 122 m² dwelling — the land is most of what is being bought.(Districts calculation)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Drayton (last 5 years) with land size: median $697/m² of land (n=41). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

  • InterpretationA large lot with a small dwelling means the value case rests on the land and what the zone allows on it, not the house.
  • FactZoned Low-Medium Density Residential (Low-Medium Density Residential) under the Toowoomba Regional Planning Scheme.(Toowoomba Regional Council · 31 Aug 2026)

What could make it worth less?

No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.

What should you verify next?

  1. 1No hazard layer has been retrieved — confirm flood, bushfire and heritage exposure from council mapping before an offer.

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

What this lot has actually traded at

Last sold

$630,000

29 Jan 2026 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Drayton (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $697/m² of land (n=41). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Drayton at a glance

1,893

People

$900,000

Median sale

$539/wk

Median rent

3.11%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 9 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Drayton report →

Vs Drayton

-30.0%

Median sale

Suburb $900,000

+1.34 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 3.11%

Suburb median $900,000 from 9 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Planning

Planning and development

Planning scheme

Toowoomba Regional Planning Scheme

Zone

Low-Medium Density Residential

Low-Medium Density Residential

Jurisdiction

Toowoomba Regional Council

Toowoomba, QLD

Planning overlays

  • Data unavailable

Development activity

Data unavailable

Source

  • Provider: Toowoomba Regional Council
  • Dataset: Toowoomba Regional Planning Scheme Zones
  • Retrieved: 31 Aug 2026
  • Version: 29
  • Parcel: 2RP129076

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

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, bushfire and heritage

i

Flood

Not retrieved

Flood exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Bushfire

Not retrieved

Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Heritage

Not retrieved

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

Property history

  1. Sold$630,00029 Jan 2026
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted27 Nov 2025
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted27 Nov 2025

Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.

Capital growth

QLD

Why this lot, not just this suburb

Why could this property outperform?

Confidence: medium

Zoned Low-Medium Density Residential (Toowoomba Regional Planning Scheme). Official parcel area about 610 m². Dual occupancy is not confirmed from the controls loaded for this lot. Two-lot subdivision is unknown without minimum lot size and frontage. This is a screen, not a planning certificate. Zoning and lot facts are a starting point, not proof this lot outperforms the suburb. Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.

What could kill that thesis?

Confidence: low

Flood overlay has not been queried for this lot. Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” Minimum lot size is not loaded, so two-lot subdivision is not confirmed. Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.

Rental

Income, competition, and yield

What will it realistically rent for?

Confidence: low

No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $539/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms.

What competition will it face?

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.

What does the yield actually look like?

Confidence: low

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

What this means for this property

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.”

Read more

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

What is known for this property

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.

3 of 10 questions answered so far

  • Development optionality of this lot

    Knownmedium

    Zoned Low-Medium Density Residential (Toowoomba Regional Planning Scheme). Official parcel area about 610 m². Dual occupancy is not confirmed from the controls loaded for this lot. Two-lot subdivision is unknown without minimum lot size and frontage. This is a screen, not a planning certificate.

  • Nearby development pipeline

    Unknown

    Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.

  • Honest achievable rent

    Knownlow

    This 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

    Unknown

    Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.

  • Why is this cheap?

    Knownmedium

    Official parcel about 610 m² — land size can look like optionality. No material overlays were returned that would explain a discount. That is not proof the price is fair. Nearby DAs, easements, and flood-layer gaps can still explain a cheap-looking listing — those are not all loaded.

  • Lot-level flood

    Unknown

    Flood overlay has not been queried for this lot. Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”

  • Catalyst exposure

    Unknown

    Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.

  • This lot's DA history

    Unknown

    No DA adapter returned applications for this parcel.

  • Statutory land value versus ask

    Unknown

    Statutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.

  • Net yield / holding costs

    Unknown

    Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.

Area

Drayton in one glance

Drayton at a glance

1,893

People

$900,000

Median sale

$539/wk

Median rent

3.11%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 9 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Drayton report →

Keep researching

  • Why Drayton? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Drayton →
  • Other records on Parker St →

Listing material

Listed by The Agency Toowoomba

Great Investment or Future Home Ownership Opportunity in Historic Drayton

Positioned in one of Toowoomba's most historic and convenient suburbs, this low-maintenance three-bedroom home at 20 Parker Street offers an outstanding opportunity for both investors with immediate income and future owner-occupiers with scope for facelift modernisation. The property combines solid construction (Brick Verner), modern comforts and a generous block in a location that continues to grow in popularity.

Step inside and you're welcomed by polished timber floors that add warmth and character throughout the home. The air-conditioned living area provides a comfortable space to relax and unwind, ensuring year-round comfort for you/your family or future tenants. The layout is practical and easy to live in, with good natural light and a simple flow through to the kitchen and bedrooms.

The kitchen has been updated, offering ample storage, plenty of bench space and electric cooking facilities. It's a functional, low-maintenance space ready to go.

Read the full description

The bathroom features both a separate shower and bathtub, while the separate toilet adds extra convenience.

All three bedrooms are very generous in size, giving you flexibility for other uses as well, a home office, a nursery, or a hobby room; the choice is yours.

Car accommodation is well catered for, with a large single garage offering internal access to the home – a practical feature that adds security and ease, especially in wet weather.

The house has security screens on all windows and doors for peace of mind.

Outside, the fully Colourbond-fenced, level yard offers excellent privacy and usability. With rear access, there's scope for a shed, a veggie garden, play space for kids, a cubby house or room for pets to roam.

The property is water compliant, making it an attractive set-and-forget option for investors looking to maximise rental appeal and minimise setup costs.

Drayton itself is one of Toowoomba's oldest and most historically significant suburbs, originally established as a key settlement in the 19th century. Today, it blends that rich heritage with the convenience of modern living. Residents enjoy a friendly, community-focused atmosphere with easy access to local shops, cafes, schools, parks and essential services. From 20 Parker Street, you're just a short distance to Drayton Shopping Centre, Bunnings, local eateries, medical facilities, University of Southern Queensland and public transport. As well as a straightforward drive into Toowoomba's CBD and major employment hubs.

For investors, Drayton's (Toowoomba) has solid rental demand, proximity to key amenities and ongoing development make this property a smart addition to any portfolio. The combination low-maintenance construction, and a practical floor plan means ongoing tenancy.

For future home buyers, especially first-home buyers or downsizers, this is an affordable opportunity to enter the market in a well-established suburb with a genuine sense of history and community.

Tenanted at $360 per week, until 27 July 2026, with a current rental appraisal of $450 to $480 per week (LRI 26 July 2025)

Toowoomba Regional Council rates and charges - $2,682 per annum, Water infrastructure charge $795 per annum.

Whether you're seeking a comfortable home to move into or a reliable investment in a growth corridor, 20 Parker Street, Drayton is well worth your inspection.

Listing description written by Brett Mullen, The Agency Toowoomba — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Broadband
  • Floorboards
  • Living Areas: 1
  • Toilets: 1
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