Bowen at a glance
12,720
People
$565,000
Median sale
$545/wk
Median rent
5.02%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 163 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
QLD › Bowen › Elphinstone St
$583,000
Last sold
20 Mar 2026
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
731 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
Last sold
$583,000
20 Mar 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Bowen (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $719/m² of land (n=112). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Bowen at a glance
12,720
People
$565,000
Median sale
$545/wk
Median rent
5.02%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 163 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Bowen
+3.2%
Median sale
Suburb $565,000
-0.16 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 5.02%
Suburb median $565,000 from 163 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
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 $545/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.
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
Bowen at a glance
12,720
People
$565,000
Median sale
$545/wk
Median rent
5.02%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 163 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Explore Property BowenWhat an opportunity to secure a home in one of Bowen’s most desirable coastal pockets – just moments from the marina and overlooking the stunning Port Denison Harbour. With unbeatable water views, solid bones, and loads of space to make it your own, this property is brimming with potential for those ready to add their personal touch.
Set on a generous 731m² corner block, the high-set three-bedroom home is cleverly positioned to one side of the allotment, leaving plenty of room to add a shed, pool, or even another dwelling (STCA). Two of the three bedrooms include built-in robes, and the open-plan living area flows seamlessly to the kitchen and front balcony – the perfect spot to take in those sweeping harbour views and cooling sea breezes.
Downstairs, a large enclosed area with solid block walls and an additional toilet provides endless options – from a workshop or hobby space to a kids’ play area or teenage retreat. There’s secure parking for one vehicle underneath and another in the rear carport.
A few easy cosmetic updates – think fresh paint, new floor coverings, or modern fixtures – will quickly transform this solid home into something truly special. The bones are already there; it just needs your vision to bring it to life.
Boaties will love the easy access to both the nearby gravel ramp and Bowen Marina’s heavy-duty ramps just around the corner. With space for all your toys and the ocean practically at your doorstep, the location could not be more convenient.
With some simple TLC, this could easily become your forever home in one of Bowen’s most sought-after harbourside settings. A Building & Pest Inspection Report is available for your peace of mind – so act fast and make this special property yours today.
Listing description written by Kelsi Gaudry, Explore Property Bowen — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.