Garbutt at a glance
2,507
People
$620,000
Median sale
$417/wk
Median rent
3.50%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 31 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$670,501
Last sold
15 Mar 2026
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
1,012 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
Last sold
$670,501
15 Mar 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Garbutt (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $616/m² of land (n=98). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Garbutt at a glance
2,507
People
$620,000
Median sale
$417/wk
Median rent
3.50%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 31 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Garbutt
+8.1%
Median sale
Suburb $620,000
-0.27 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.50%
Suburb median $620,000 from 31 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
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.
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.
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
Garbutt at a glance
2,507
People
$620,000
Median sale
$417/wk
Median rent
3.50%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 31 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Lynham & Co.Positioned in a convenient and well-connected pocket of Garbutt, this beautifully renovated highset home offers the perfect blend of modern upgrades, space, and practicality. Set on a generous 1,012sqm fully fenced allotment, the home has undergone a comprehensive renovation, making it move-in ready for its next owner.
Inside, the property presents fresh and modern with a brand new kitchen, stylishly renovated bathroom, updated electrical fittings, fresh paint inside and out, and new window coverings throughout. The home is fully air-conditioned and tiled throughout, creating a comfortable and low-maintenance living environment perfectly suited to North Queensland living.
Upstairs offers a practical layout with three bedrooms, separate lounge and dining areas, and a functional kitchen with ample storage and workspace for everyday living. The elevated design captures breezes while overlooking the large backyard, providing plenty of space for children, pets, or future additions.
Underneath the home features a typical highset enclosure with timber slats, providing additional space for laundry facilities, storage, and car accommodation. While the downstairs area is not legal height, it offers excellent practicality and versatility.
Outside, the oversized block provides excellent side access to the rear yard, leaving plenty of room for vehicles, boats, trailers, or future additions.
Adding to the appeal is the brand-new roof, providing peace of mind for years to come.
With its extensive renovations, generous land size, and convenient location close to the city, airport and major shopping centres, this property represents an excellent opportunity for families, first-home buyers, or investors alike.
THE PROPERTY
- Fully renovated highset home on 1,012sqm allotment
- Brand new kitchen with modern cabinetry and fittings
- Stylishly renovated bathroom
- Freshly painted inside and out
- Updated electrical fittings throughout
- New roof
- New window coverings
- Fully air-conditioned throughout
- Tiled throughout for easy maintenance
- Three well-sized bedrooms
- Separate lounge and dining areas
- Fully fenced yard with plenty of space for kids and pets
- Side access to rear yard
- Enclosed downstairs with laundry, storage and car accommodation
- Traditional highset enclosure with timber slats
- Rental Appraisal - $550 - $600 per wek
- Rates - $4,655.94 per year
THE LOCATION
- Convenient Garbutt position with easy access to major roads
- Only minutes to Townsville Airport, ideal for FIFO workers and frequent travellers
- Short drive to Townsville CBD and The Strand waterfront
- Close to Domain Central, one of Townsville's largest retail and commercial precincts
- Minutes to Castletown Shopping Centre
- Easy access to The Lakes and surrounding recreational areas
- Close proximity to schools, parks, and everyday amenities
- Well positioned for access to Townsville Hospital, James Cook University, and Lavarack Barracks
Listing description written by Nathan Lynham, Lynham & Co. — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.