Chermside West at a glance
7,405
People
$1,350,000
Median sale
$733/wk
Median rent
2.82%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 49 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
QLD › Chermside West › Covey St
$1,145,000
Last sold
31 May 2026
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
Districts View
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
$1,145,000
31 May 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Chermside West at a glance
7,405
People
$1,350,000
Median sale
$733/wk
Median rent
2.82%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 49 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Chermside West
-15.2%
Median sale
Suburb $1,350,000
+0.51 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.82%
Suburb median $1,350,000 from 49 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Brisbane City Plan 2014
Zone
Low density residential
LDR
Jurisdiction
Brisbane City Council
Brisbane, QLD
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
QLDZoned Low density residential · LDR (Brisbane City Plan 2014). Official parcel area about 561 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.
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
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $733/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.
3 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
KnownmediumZoned Low density residential · LDR (Brisbane City Plan 2014). Official parcel area about 561 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
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?
KnownmediumNo 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
UnknownFlood overlay has not been queried for this lot. 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
UnknownNo DA adapter returned applications 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
Chermside West at a glance
7,405
People
$1,350,000
Median sale
$733/wk
Median rent
2.82%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 49 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Hugo Alexander Property Group Fortitude ValleyThere’s a reason Chermside West continues to perform so consistently. Leafy, tree-lined streets, established gardens, and quality brick homes built to stand the test of time, with Covey Street firmly positioned as one of the suburb’s most desirable lifestyle pockets.
Set on a generous 558m² of flat, fully usable land, this low-set brick residence has been thoughtfully updated throughout while still retaining the sense of space and permanence that makes this pocket so tightly held. With four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a study, and a garage, it offers the kind of completeness that removes the guesswork from buying, further enhanced by the addition of solar power for long-term efficiency and cost savings.
Natural light moves generously through the home, aided by plantation shutters on selected windows and Crimsafe security screens throughout. The open-plan living and dining areas are finished with quality carpet to living and tiles through dining, kitchen, and bathrooms - a practical and handsome combination that wears family life well. Ducted air-conditioning runs throughout, the home has been freshly painted, and the flow from inside to the covered alfresco at the rear is seamless. The backyard is large, flat, and fully fenced, with a shed for storage and room enough for children, pets, and weekend gatherings that run long.
The kitchen's been renovated to a high standard, featuring an induction stovetop, Bosch dishwasher, and soft-close cabinetry throughout. Four bedrooms are positioned down the hall, each with built-in robes and ducted air-conditioning. The master retreat is genuinely exceptional: oversized, with a walk-in robe, security roller shutters, and a renovated ensuite that's airy and well-considered, including an IXL Tastic light and new toilet. A dedicated study adjoins the master and is perfectly configured for a home business or private office - with its own access, it functions as a self-contained professional space.
Your well-appointed laundry includes direct access to a private courtyard - a small detail that speaks to the broader attention given to how this home actually functions. Whether you're a young family stepping into one of Brisbane's most desirable northern suburbs, or downsizers looking for a single-level home with all the space and none of the maintenance burden, 21 Covey Street meets that brief with quiet confidence.
Property Highlights:
- Low-set brick home on 558m² of flat, fully usable land
- Four bedrooms, all with built-in robes and ducted air-conditioning
- Dedicated study adjoining master, ideal for home business with separate access
- Renovated main bed ensuite with IXL Tastic light, new toilet, and airy finish
- Walk-in robe and security roller shutters to the main bedroom
- Renovated kitchen with induction stovetop, Bosch dishwasher, and soft-close cabinetry
- Ducted air-conditioning throughout; freshly painted
- Carpet to living; tiles to dining, kitchen, and bathrooms
- Plantation shutters to selected windows; Crimsafe security screens throughout
- Large covered alfresco with direct backyard access
- Fully fenced backyard with shed, flat, usable, and private
- Well-appointed laundry with courtyard access
- Double garage
- Walking distance to Huxtable Park Rainforest Boardwalk, ideal for family bike rides, jogging, or scenic dog walks in nature
Location & Lifestyle:
Chermside West is one of Brisbane's most quietly prestigious northern suburbs - established, leafy, and consistently in demand. Positioned approximately 11.7 kilometres from the CBD, it offers that rare balance of genuine residential calm and outstanding urban convenience. Covey Street sits within a short stroll of Huxtable Park and its rainforest boardwalk, one of the suburb's most loved natural amenities. Raven Street Reserve and the Downfall Creek Bushland Centre add to the area's strong green credentials. For families and professionals alike, this is a suburb that rewards the decision to put down roots.
The schooling options here are exceptional and genuinely walkable. Craigslea State School (Prep-6) is approximately 270 metres from the front door, and Craigslea State High School is equally close, together forming one of the most convenient state school corridors in Brisbane's north. Both schools are well-regarded community institutions with strong enrolments and a proven track record. For families considering private education, the broader northern suburbs offer a wide selection of independent and Catholic schools within a short commute.
Westfield Chermside - one of Queensland's largest and most comprehensive retail and dining precincts - is just minutes away, offering everything from daily groceries and specialty retail to restaurants, entertainment, and essential services. The Prince Charles Hospital is nearby, adding practical significance for healthcare workers and families alike. Public transport connections to the CBD (only 10km away) are accessible, and the arterial road network provides straightforward access across Brisbane's north. In a suburb that has long been tightly held by those who know it best, 21 Covey Street represents a rare and compelling opportunity.
Listing description written by Adam Nobel, Hugo Alexander Property Group Fortitude Valley — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.