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QLD › Dundowran Beach › Sawmill Rd

20 Sawmill Rd, Dundowran Beach QLD 4655

House

$875,000

Last sold

3 Oct 2025

3

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

4

Car spaces

4,967 m²

Land

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Districts View

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

Why this property?

  • FactLast recorded sale $875,000 (3 Oct 2025).(Recorded sale)
  • FactLand 4,967 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Dundowran Beach (last 5 years) with land size: median $535/m² of land (n=62). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.

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. 1Official planning layers are still retrieving for this parcel — check back before relying on zoning or overlay absence.
  2. 2No 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

$875,000

3 Oct 2025 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Dundowran Beach (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $535/m² of land (n=62). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Dundowran Beach at a glance

2,548

People

$1,177,500

Median sale

$647/wk

Median rent

2.86%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 38 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Dundowran Beach report →

Vs Dundowran Beach

-25.7%

Median sale

Suburb $1,177,500

+0.99 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 2.86%

Suburb median $1,177,500 from 38 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Planning

Planning and development

Planning data is being calculated

Development activity

Data unavailable

Source

  • Provider: unavailable
  • Dataset: unavailable
  • Retrieved: not yet retrieved
  • Version: planning-v1

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

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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$875,0003 Oct 2025
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted19 June 2025
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted19 June 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?

Planning 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.

What could kill that thesis?

Confidence: low

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

Income, competition, and yield

What will it realistically rent for?

Confidence: low

No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $647/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.

1 of 10 questions answered so far

  • Development optionality of this lot

    Unknown

    Planning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.

  • 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?

    Unknown

    The constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.

  • Lot-level flood

    Unknown

    Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). 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

    Development applications have not been queried 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

Dundowran Beach in one glance

Dundowran Beach at a glance

2,548

People

$1,177,500

Median sale

$647/wk

Median rent

2.86%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 38 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Dundowran Beach report →

Keep researching

  • Why Dundowran Beach? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Dundowran Beach →
  • Other records on Sawmill Rd →

Listing material

Listed by Prime Agents Hervey Bay

AFFORDABLE DUNDOWRAN BEACH

Just 400 metres from the pristine sands of Dundowran Beach, this one-of-a-kind property offers something truly different. Framed by a majestic mango tree out front and a peaceful nature reserve at the rear, the setting feels private, tranquil and connected to nature. Step inside and you're immediately struck by the stunning timber floors and the soaring, wood-lined ceilings with exposed beams, features that set the tone for a home that's anything but ordinary.

There's no shortage of space here, with multiple indoor and outdoor living zones to suit the whole family. From the expansive open-plan living and dining areas, to the separate rumpus room and a detached studio cottage that's ideal for teenagers or guests, this is a home designed for flexibility. Whether you're hosting a gathering on the front deck, enjoying a quiet morning coffee on the back, or watching the birdlife in the treetops, this is easy coastal living with room to grow.

Inside

Read the full description

• The kitchen overlooks the natural reserve at the back and is well equipped with plenty of storage, a generous fridge cavity, and a walk-in pantry. Everything you need for everyday family living or entertaining.

• Spacious open-plan lounge and dining with high timber-lined ceilings and exposed beams. This striking feature adds warmth, space and character, with easy access to both the front and back decks.

• Three generously sized bedrooms, giving everyone their own space. The master includes a his-and-hers built-in robe and private ensuite, while the other bedrooms also have built-ins

• Functional laundry with a built-in desk area, perfect for a home office, homework zone or hobby space – plus direct access to the back deck

• Hallway lined with storage cupboards, providing ample space to keep everything organised and tucked away

• Secondary living zone adjoining Bedroom 3. This area is bright with a skylight and connects seamlessly to the two-car undercover carport, making it a great space for guests, teens or multi-generational living

• Detached studio or cottage set away from the main home – ideal for a games room, creative studio, teenagers' retreat or private guest accommodation

Outside

• Backs onto a peaceful nature reserve, creating a quiet, leafy backdrop and attracting plenty of birdlife

• 6x6m powered shed with an extended built-on area for extra storage, tools or workspace, plus amenities for added convenience

• Chicken coop and a huge 11x3m bird aviary

• Electric gate entry offering peace of mind, privacy and easy access

• Set on a generous 4967m² block, offering space to spread out, enjoy nature, and make the most of a relaxed beachside lifestyle

• Iconic mango tree at the front welcomes you home and adds a lovely shady spot and visual charm to the property

Unique, warm and full of character, this home offers a rare mix of space, lifestyle and affordability in one of Hervey Bay's most sought-after beachside pockets.

Contact Brad Lowe on 0400 239 116 to organise your private inspection.

Listing description written by Brad Lowe, Prime Agents Hervey Bay — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Living Areas: 2
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