Newtown at a glance
10,761
People
$741,250
Median sale
$487/wk
Median rent
3.42%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 104 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$458,000
Last sold
8 Mar 2024
2
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
539 m²
Land
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
$458,000
8 Mar 2024 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Newtown (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,117/m² of land (n=111). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Newtown at a glance
10,761
People
$741,250
Median sale
$487/wk
Median rent
3.42%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 104 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Newtown
-38.2%
Median sale
Suburb $741,250
+2.11 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.42%
Suburb median $741,250 from 104 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Toowoomba Regional Planning Scheme
Zone
Low Density Residential
Low Density Residential
Jurisdiction
Toowoomba Regional Council
Toowoomba, 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 (Toowoomba Regional Planning Scheme). Official parcel area about 547 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 $487/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 (Toowoomba Regional Planning Scheme). Official parcel area about 547 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
Newtown at a glance
10,761
People
$741,250
Median sale
$487/wk
Median rent
3.42%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 104 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by RE/MAX Success Toowoomba- 2 good sized bedroom main bedroom with built-in robes and timber flooring
- Front carpeted room, ideal second living area or whatever your heart desires
- Spacious tiled lounge room complete with ceiling fan and reverse cycle air-conditioning and 2 way fireplace connecting to the dining room
- Large kitchen featuring free standing electric stove, rangehood, dishwasher, plus 2 bowl sink, plenty of bench space and cupboards and breakfast bar
- Dining room adjacent to the kitchen
- Renovated bathroom with disability access shower
- Separate toilet and vanity for added convenience located near the laundry with single wash tub
- Covered outdoor entertainment area
- 6m x 6m shed
- Neat and tidy, privacy fenced backyard
- Fully fenced 539m2 allotment with side access
- Rent appraised at $420 - $430 per week
Nestled in the heart of Newtown, 23 Dodd Street presents a unique opportunity for those eager to step into a home that blends potential with convenience. This well-kept timber residence, set in a peaceful neighborhood, offers the perfect backdrop for first home buyers, investors, or anyone ready to personalize a space that promises more than meets the eye.
As you step through the door, you're greeted by a tiled entry room. The home further reveals two main bedrooms; the first, adorned with mirrored built-in robes and polished timber flooring, radiates warmth and comfort. The second bedroom stands ready for your creative vision, offering a blank canvas for your personal touch. In addition to these private rooms, another versatile carpeted room is located on the north-east corner of the home, offering the potential to adapt to your heart's desires, whether as a study, or additional living space to name a couple of uses.
The heart of the home features a spacious tiled lounge room, complete with a ceiling fan and reverse cycle air-conditioning, ensuring a comfortable atmosphere year-round. The charm of a two-way fireplace enhances both the lounge and adjacent dining area, creating a cozy and inviting space for family gatherings. The kitchen, essential to the home's daily life, is equipped with a free-standing electric stove, dishwasher, and ample storage, ready to inspire your culinary adventures.
For those intrigued by the idea of renovation, the potential uncovering of original timber floorboards beneath the current flooring presents an exciting opportunity to add character and value to the home.
The renovated bathroom with an open shower is a stylish addition to the home and is a compliment to your future plans. There is a separate toilet adjacent to the laundry for added convenience, and a covered outdoor entertainment area overlooking the neatly fenced backyard, all contribute to the home's appeal. The solid timber shed gives you secure parking and storage, a necessity in our day and age.
Set on a fully fenced 539m2 corner allotment with side access and surrounded by an easy-care garden, 23 Dodd Street is more than just a house; it's a home brimming with possibilities.
Investors - Our property management team has recently appraised the property at $420 - $430 per week, subject to market conditions.
Located conveniently close to schools, shops, parklands, and public transport, this property offers a blend of lifestyle and potential, making it an attractive option for those ready to make their mark in Newtown. For your convenience Team Elevate is available 7 days a week to arrange your private viewing.
General rates: currently $1163.37 net per half year
Water rates: currently $314.95 net per half year plus consumption
Primary school state catchment: Toowoomba North State School
High school state catchment: Toowoomba State High School
Home Built: 1990
Listing description written by James O'Donohue, RE/MAX Success Toowoomba — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.