West End at a glance
4,025
People
$800,000
Median sale
$417/wk
Median rent
2.71%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 55 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$499,000
For sale
Asking
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
809 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
Asking
$499,000
Asking · $617/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
West End at a glance
4,025
People
$800,000
Median sale
$417/wk
Median rent
2.71%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 55 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs West End
-37.6%
Median sale
Suburb $800,000
+1.64 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.71%
Suburb median $800,000 from 55 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
$21,328 on top of the price (4.3% 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 West End'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 $417/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 4.3%. 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
West End at a glance
4,025
People
$800,000
Median sale
$417/wk
Median rent
2.71%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 55 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Elevate Property PartnersPositioned in one of Townsville's most established and sought-after suburbs, this 809sqm property presents a rare opportunity to secure a substantial parcel of land in a convenient West End location. Whether you're looking to restore a character home, undertake a renovation project, or explore future redevelopment potential (subject to council approvals), this property offers plenty of scope to add value.
Set on the block is a traditional high-set Queenslander that remains largely in its original condition. Rich with character features including hardwood timber floorboards hidden beneath existing floor coverings and ceiling to bearer tongue and groove walls throughout, the home provides a glimpse into a bygone era and an opportunity for those with vision to bring it back to life. A recently replaced roof provides a valuable head start for restoration works, while a building and pest report is available for interested buyers.
The generous 809sqm allotment offers a large backyard with ample room for future improvements, landscaping, additional shedding, or outdoor living spaces. Underneath the home, the area has been semi-enclosed to create secure storage space and incorporates the laundry. Vehicle accommodation is available under the house, with additional off-street parking available throughout the block.
A particularly special aspect of this property is its history. Having been held by the same family for approximately 70 years, this much-loved home is now ready for its next chapter. Whether restored to its former glory or reimagined for modern living, it presents an opportunity for a new owner to give it a new lease on life for the next 70 years.
This property is being sold in an "as is where is" basis. Building and pest reports are available upon request.
Your Home:
• Three-bedroom high-set Queenslander;
• One bathroom;
• Ceiling to bearer tongue and groove walls;
• Hardwood timber floorboards beneath existing floor coverings - perfectly protected and ready for rejuvenation;
• Original condition internally, providing extensive renovation potential;
• Recently replaced roof.
Your Property:
• Generous 809sqm allotment;
• Large backyard with scope for further improvements;
• Single car accommodation underneath the home;
• Additional off-street parking available on the block;
• Secure storage area downstairs;
• Laundry located downstairs
• Building and pest report available.
The Location:
• Situated in the established and popular suburb of West End;
• Convenient access to the Townsville CBD;
• Close to schools, shops and everyday amenities;
• Easy access to public transport routes;
• Minutes from The Strand, Queensland Country Bank Stadium and Castle Hill;
• Established neighbourhood with strong owner-occupier appeal.
This property will appeal to renovators, character home enthusiasts, builders and investors seeking a project with genuine potential. Opportunities to secure a sizeable block with an original Queenslander in West End are becoming very rare. Get in quick to secure this fantastic property and make it your own!
For more information please complete an enquiry below, or contact Ben Waugh on 0487 730 456.
Disclaimer: Interested individuals should independently verify the accuracy and current relevance of the provided information. The agent cannot guarantee the correctness of the details shared. It is recommended that you rely on your own inspections and investigations to determine if this property meets your needs, as the information provided is general in nature. Elevate Property Partners assumes no liability for any loss incurred due to inaccuracies or omissions.
Listing description written by Ben Waugh, Elevate Property Partners — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.