North Mackay at a glance
6,353
People
$652,000
Median sale
$529/wk
Median rent
4.22%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 53 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
QLD › North Mackay › Short St
$500,000
Last sold
23 Dec 2024
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
3
Car spaces
678 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
$500,000
23 Dec 2024 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in North Mackay (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $738/m² of land (n=112). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
North Mackay at a glance
6,353
People
$652,000
Median sale
$529/wk
Median rent
4.22%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 53 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs North Mackay
-23.3%
Median sale
Suburb $652,000
+1.28 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 4.22%
Suburb median $652,000 from 53 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 $529/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
North Mackay at a glance
6,353
People
$652,000
Median sale
$529/wk
Median rent
4.22%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 53 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Pinpoint PropertySituated in a high and dry position, within walking distance of the tranquil Gooseponds nature precinct and handy dual-street land access (bring your boat!), this high-set home captures cooling breezes and abundant natural light for a welcoming and relaxed homely feel.
Offering generous proportions and versatility with usable space across both floors including the ground floor featuring a kitchenette, central rumpus area, additional rooms, the laundry and a 2nd existing bathroom, ideal for extra storage, a rumpus space, teenage retreat or a home business setup.
The neat and tidy mostly original home offers further potential for future updates. The current and previous owners have already given you a head start with a renovated kitchen, large split system A/C units installed in the open plan living zone and master bedroom, new glass sliding doors with Crimsafe-style screens to access the front deck and a new front boundary fence with double gates to fully secure the entire property.
Don’t miss this opportunity to secure a slice of North Mackay real estate at an affordable price point for the size, versatility and enviable lifestyle location it offers.
Why we LOVE 3 Short Street…
- The idyllic location – A life of activity & fun will be easy in this leafy walkable neighbourhood. Enjoy a walk or cycle before or after work along the scenic Gooseponds nature trail, perhaps stopping to try out its free exercise machines along the way. Walk the kids to school. Cycle, walk or jog to the local swimming pool for a few laps or simply to cool off. Leave the car at home and meet up with friends for a meal or a drink at the local Goosies Bowls Club. The lifestyle possibilities are endless
- The versatility – Offering extra usable space downstairs, complete with an existing shower & toilet, laundry area, kitchenette plus separate spaces that could be used for whatever purpose you choose – home office, teenage retreat, rumpus/games room, guest room, you name it! Upstairs, you’ll find the home’s 3 bedrooms – a king-sized master bedroom with ample space to add built-in robes & 2 standard-sized minor bedrooms, one with floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall built-in cupboards. The main bathroom with separate toilet is in neat & tidy original condition & offers a shower/bath combo
- The relaxed, welcoming ambience & floor plan – Entering this home is like being embraced in a warm hug. It might be older, but it just feels like home. The upper main living zone is bathed in natural light & cooling breezes. The modern kitchen is well equipped with electric cooking appliances, dishwasher & pantry. A servery connects it to the open plan dining/living area. New wide opening sliding doors with Crimsafe-style screens to maximise those wonderful breezes connect the living area to the front deck, a lovely space to enjoy a quiet cuppa or refreshing drink
- Ample off-street parking & space for the tinny – Those with a growing family or older kids at home will be familiar with the dreaded car shuffle & fight for parking space. This property offers ample off-street parking for additional vehicles as well as an older style but usable 2-bay shed with 3rd bay awning (ideal for an extra vehicle, tinny or trailer). The shed will comfortably house all your tools, gardening equipment, bikes, fishing gear & boards etc. & would also make a great hobby/work shed. The handy 2-street access from the front & rear of the property will make bringing the boat home after a day on the water a breeze
- The potential for further upgrades – The potential to upgrade this property & increase its value is significant – install a new shed, an alfresco entertainment area, further modernise the interior, refresh the façade, the list goes on. You just have to own it to get started if/when the time is right
Why we LOVE North Mackay…
- Conveniently close to everything you need. This central location is popular for its close proximity to everything you need, including Mount Pleasant Shopping Centre with their huge range of stores, plus Caneland Central & the CBD is just a few minutes’ drive from home
- You will be loving life being a short drive to Mackay Marina & Harbour Beach. There’s also the cinema & a wide range of services including the IGA Supermarket conveniently located on Evans Avenue, plus a choice of cafes & restaurants featuring great local coffee, including The Avenue Café
- Short walk, drive or bike ride to a choice of kindergartens, public & private schools, including St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Mackay North State Primary School, Mackay Christian College, North Mackay High & Whitsunday Anglican School.
- An active lifestyle will be easy (& free) to maintain with access to the Gooseponds down the road with walking tracks & multiple fitness stations. There’s also Harbour beach, a public pool, parks, playgrounds & numerous other sporting facilities, all close to home
- Medical services close by. You can relax knowing there’s a range of medical services nearby including doctors, pathology, chemists & the Mater Hospital is less than 10 minutes away
Disclaimer: This property is being sold without a price and therefore a price guide cannot/ or may not be provided. The website may have filtered the property into a price bracket for website functionality purposes.
All information has been obtained from the seller. The agent/s cannot verify its accuracy and do not give any warranty as to errors or omissions, if any, in these particulars. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves by inspection and making their own inquiries or otherwise as to the accuracy of the particulars. Location shots and use of furniture (real or virtual) are for visual display purposes only and not included in sale. Photographic enhancements including grass and other edits are for visual purposes only and we encourage a physical or virtual inspection to verify property condition. We are not financial advisors or deem to provide financial advice and urge all prospective purchasers to make their own inquiry into funding available.
Listing description written by Danielle Law, Pinpoint Property — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.