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.
QLD › West End › Francis St
$1,300,000
For sale
Asking
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
3
Car spaces
765 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
Asking
$1,300,000
Asking · $1,699/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
+62.5%
Median sale
Suburb $800,000
-1.04 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.71%
Suburb median $800,000 from 55 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
$64,438 on top of the price (5.0% 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 1.7%. 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 Explore Property Belgian GardensPerched high on the prestigious slopes of Castle Hill, this exceptional architecturally designed pole home captures some of Townsville's most breathtaking panoramic views, stretching across the city skyline, Cleveland Bay and Mount Stuart. Combining timeless craftsmanship with generous family living over two spacious levels, this is a home that offers a truly unique lifestyle in one of the city's most tightly held locations. Just moments from the CBD, Palmer Street dining precinct, The Strand and some of Townsville's most iconic attractions, this remarkable residence delivers the perfect balance of privacy, character and convenience.
• Architecturally designed two-storey pole home positioned high on prestigious Castle Hill.
• Elevated 765sqm allotment surrounded by natural bushland, offering privacy and tranquillity.
• Breathtaking panoramic views across the city, Cleveland Bay and Mount Stuart.
• Soaring timber cathedral ceilings with exposed Tasmanian Oak beams creating character.
• Polished hardwood timber floors throughout the upper level adding warmth and charm.
• Spacious open plan living and dining flowing seamlessly to the entertaining deck.
• Expansive timber deck perfectly positioned to capture the spectacular outlook.
• Well-appointed kitchen with quality appliances, ample storage and servery to the deck.
• Generous master retreat complete with a walk-in robe and private ensuite.
• Three additional bedrooms with built-in robes and split system air conditioning.
• Separate media room and dedicated home office providing flexibility for family living.
• Inviting in-ground pool overlooking the natural surrounds, perfect for year-round enjoyment.
• 10kW solar power system helping to reduce electricity costs and improve energy efficiency.
• Covered outdoor entertaining area downstairs, perfect for relaxing or entertaining guests.
• Spacious family bathroom, separate toilet and excellent storage throughout the home.
• Large laundry with a convenient laundry chute adding everyday practicality.
• Parking for up to 3 vehicles with room for a boat, caravan or trailer, and a 6m x 3m garden shed.
• Prime Castle Hill location just minutes from the CBD, The Strand and Palmer Street dining.
Listing description written by Karyn Voevodin, Explore Property Belgian Gardens — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.