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26 Ridgway St, Childers QLD 4660

House

$490,000

Last sold

24 July 2025

2

Bedrooms

1

Bathrooms

1

Car spaces

607 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 $490,000 (24 July 2025).(Recorded sale)
  • FactLand 607 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Childers (last 5 years) with land size: median $457/m² of land (n=93). 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

$490,000

24 July 2025 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Childers (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $457/m² of land (n=93). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Childers at a glance

1,817

People

$592,500

Median sale

$524/wk

Median rent

4.60%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 20 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Childers report →

Vs Childers

-17.3%

Median sale

Suburb $592,500

+0.96 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 4.60%

Suburb median $592,500 from 20 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$490,00024 July 2025
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted9 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 $524/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

Childers in one glance

Childers at a glance

1,817

People

$592,500

Median sale

$524/wk

Median rent

4.60%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 20 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Childers report →

Keep researching

  • Why Childers? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Childers →
  • Other records on Ridgway St →

Listing material

Listed by Explore Property Bundaberg Region

Welcome to 26 Ridgway Street, Childers - Where classic charm meets modern comfort.

This beautifully updated colonial-style cottage is now on the market and ready for its new owners. Positioned in a super convenient part of town - just a stone's throw from schools, Woolworths, shops, and the local sporting fields - the home offers a lifestyle that's both easy and practical.

The majority of the work has already been done for you, with the home having undergone some tasteful renovations while still holding on to some of its original character. From the moment you step inside, there's a warm and welcoming feel. The front entry sunroom has been cleverly used as a home office space, ideal for anyone working remotely or just needing that extra nook.

The main living area is light, open, and air-conditioned, combining the kitchen, dining, and lounge in a layout that feels both functional and stylish. The modern kitchen is a standout feature - thoughtfully designed with an island bench for extra prep and serving space, while the kitchen itself enjoys a clear view out to the back deck and yard, perfect for entertaining or keeping an eye on the kids.

Read the full description

The bathroom has had a full revamp, boasting a sleek over-bath shower, glass screen, and a splash of retro charm in the tiling, vanity and one of two toilets. Both bedrooms are well-sized and come with ceiling fans and TV points, with the master also offering a generous walk-in robe.

Step outside and you'll find multiple spots to relax or entertain - whether it's on the rear deck with rural views, under the house, or poolside. The inground mineral pool is a real highlight and will no doubt be a favourite during the warmer months. There's also a Colorbond shed with a side awning that looks directly over the pool, offering practical storage or the ultimate poolside hangout along with an undercover decked area and shade sale to create cool relaxed spaces to enjoy life.

The property sits on a fully fenced 607sqm block and comes equipped with a 7 plus kW solar system to help with energy bills, plus multiple water tanks. Entry to the home is level from the street, making access a breeze.

With town water, town sewer, and solar to the grid - all the must-haves are covered. The home is beautifully presented and offers a relaxed lifestyle with nothing left to do.

The current owners are open to a rent-back arrangement for a period of time, offering flexibility for buyers looking to invest or secure the property ahead of their own move.

If you're looking to downsize, invest, or secure an easy-care property in a great location, 26 Ridgway Street is definitely one to check out. Listed Exclusively by Explore Property - 0412 511 220, ensuring dedicated and personalised service for your real estate needs. Contact Rob today to arrange a viewing and see for yourself what makes this cottage package so special!

At a Glance:

Majority of the renovations are already done - move in and enjoy.

Colonial-style cottage with modern updates and original charm retained.

Air-conditioned open plan living with kitchen, dining, and lounge.

Stylish modern kitchen with island bench, overlooking rear deck and yard.

Beautifully updated bathroom with over-bath shower, glass screen & retro tiling.

Two bedrooms, both with ceiling fans and TV points - main with walk-in robe.

Sunroom at entry doubles as a handy office space.

Covered back deck with rural outlooks - perfect for entertaining.

Inground mineral pool with multiple outdoor living zones.

Colourbond shed with side awning overlooking pool.

7 plus kW Solar system to help reduce electricity costs.

Fully fenced 607sqm block with level street entry

Town water, town sewer, multiple water tanks and solar to grid.

Convenient location - close to shops, high school & sports fields.

*Whilst every endeavour has been made to verify the correct details in this marketing neither the agent, vendor or contracted illustrator take any responsibility for any omission, wrongful inclusion, misdescription or typographical error in this marketing material. Accordingly, all interested parties should make their own enquiries to verify the information provided.

Any floor plan included in this marketing material is for illustration purposes only, all measurements are approximate and is intended as an artistic impression only. Any fixtures shown may not necessarily be included in the sale contract and it is essential that any queries are directed to the agent. Any information that is intended to be relied upon should be independently verified.

Listing description written by Rob Prendergast, Explore Property Bundaberg Region — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

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