Pialba at a glance
4,444
People
$805,000
Median sale
$603/wk
Median rent
3.90%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 54 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
QLD › Pialba › Esplanade And 42 Watson St
$2,400,000
For sale
Asking
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
3
Car spaces
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
Asking
$2,400,000
Asking
No recorded sale for this property.
Pialba at a glance
4,444
People
$805,000
Median sale
$603/wk
Median rent
3.90%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 54 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Pialba
+198.1%
Median sale
Suburb $805,000
-2.59 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.90%
Suburb median $805,000 from 54 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
$132,809 on top of the price (5.5% extra)
Estimates only, at standard investor rates — no first-home or owner-occupier concessions applied. Not included: lenders mortgage insurance (usually applies when borrowing more than 80% of the price), loan application and settlement fees from your lender, the foreign-purchaser duty surcharge, and building insurance — in Queensland the property is at your risk from the first business day after signing, not from settlement. Verify with your conveyancer.
Stamp duty and transfer fees: Queensland schedules from 2026-07-01. Ongoing council rates and land tax are not included.
Pre-filled with Pialba's advertised median rent — not a rent for this listing.
Gross yield is weekly rent × 52 ÷ price. Net yield subtracts operating expenses. Cashflow then subtracts interest-only interest on price × LVR. Tax, vacancies, and principal repayments are not included.
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 $603/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.
Gross yield if leased at the suburb aggregate is 1.3%. The yield that matters is the one on achieved rent, which has not been inferred for this address. Net yield (land tax, rates, insurance, vacancy) is not loaded. 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
Pialba at a glance
4,444
People
$805,000
Median sale
$603/wk
Median rent
3.90%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 54 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Carter Cooper RealtyA truly rare opportunity to secure a significant holding in one of Hervey Bay's most prominent waterfront locations. Positioned directly opposite the sparkling waters of Hervey Bay, buyers have the flexibility to purchase 258 Esplanade, Pialba, 42 Watson Street, Pialba or secure both properties as an exceptional combined holding.
Available separately or together, this unique offering combines premium coastal lifestyle, commercial and residential income potential, flexibility and future development opportunity.
Purchase both properties - Offers Over $2,400,000
Set across a substantial combined landholding of approximately 1,624sqm, with valuable frontage to both the Esplanade and Watson Street, this is a rare opportunity to secure a strategic blue-chip site in a tightly held waterfront precinct.
The Esplanade is one of Hervey Bay's most desirable addresses, offering an enviable coastal lifestyle with the beach, waterfront pathways, cafés, shopping, restaurants and Pialba CBD all within easy reach.
Zoned High Density Residential, the combined site provides significant long-term potential, with possible future redevelopment opportunities including multi-level residential development, potentially six storeys or more, subject to council approvals and planning requirements.
Whether you are seeking a waterfront residence, a commercial and residential investment, a live-and-work opportunity, or a strategic future development holding, this property package offers exceptional flexibility.
When purchased together, the opportunity includes:
Renovated waterfront residence with stunning bay views
Income potential from commercial premises and apartment
Valuable dual street frontage
1,624sqm combined landholding
High Density Residential zoning
Ability to live, lease, hold or develop (STCA)
258 Esplanade, Pialba
Experience waterfront living from this beautifully renovated coastal residence, positioned opposite the Hervey Bay foreshore on a substantial 1,219sqm allotment with approximately 20 metres of Esplanade frontage.
Designed to embrace its coastal setting, the home captures panoramic water views, refreshing sea breezes and an abundance of natural light. Featuring soaring ceilings, timber flooring, plantation shutters, a feature fireplace and expansive entertaining deck, the residence offers a relaxed yet sophisticated coastal lifestyle.
258 Esplanade Home Features:
Fully renovated waterfront residence
Magnificent ocean views and sea breezes
1,219sqm allotment with approximately 20m Esplanade frontage
Three bedrooms plus office
Master suite with walk-in robe and ensuite
Sunroom overlooking the water
Expansive entertaining deck
Timber flooring and soaring ceilings
Plantation shutters throughout
Feature fireplace
Two-bay shed with gazebo
Dual access from Esplanade and Watson Street
42 Watson Street, Pialba
Positioned directly behind the waterfront residence, 42 Watson Street offers a versatile commercial and residential opportunity ideal for business owners, investors or those seeking a live-and-work arrangement.
The lower level provides approximately 95sqm of office space with private offices, reception, open-plan workspace, air-conditioning and quality finishes. Upstairs, a modern furnished two-bedroom apartment provides additional accommodation and income potential.
Commercial & Residential Features:
Approximately 95sqm office space
Two private offices plus reception
Open-plan workspace
Air-conditioning and LED lighting
Furnished two-bedroom apartment upstairs
Off-street and undercover parking
Commercial and residential income potential
Secure Both - Future Potential
When purchased together, the combination of substantial landholding, dual street frontage, waterfront positioning and High Density Residential zoning creates an outstanding future opportunity.
This is a rare chance to secure a significant holding in one of Pialba's most sought-after coastal locations, offering immediate lifestyle and income benefits with the potential for future redevelopment (STCA).
With the flexibility to purchase 258 Esplanade, 42 Watson Street, or both properties together for Offers Over $2,400,000, opportunities of this scale and versatility along the Hervey Bay waterfront are rarely available.
For further information or to arrange your private inspection, contact Exclusive Listing Agents Kim Carter and Glen Winney today.
Listing description written by Kim Carter, Carter Cooper Realty — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.