Torquay at a glance
6,782
People
$799,500
Median sale
$526/wk
Median rent
3.42%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 72 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
QLD › Torquay › Bideford St
$749,000
For sale
Asking
2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
506 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
$749,000
Asking · $1,480/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Torquay at a glance
6,782
People
$799,500
Median sale
$526/wk
Median rent
3.42%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 72 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Torquay
-6.3%
Median sale
Suburb $799,500
+0.23 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.42%
Suburb median $799,500 from 72 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
$33,332 on top of the price (4.5% 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 Torquay'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 $526/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 3.7%. 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
Torquay at a glance
6,782
People
$799,500
Median sale
$526/wk
Median rent
3.42%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 72 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by The McGill GroupWelcome to 33 Bideford Street, Torquay, a beautifully renovated coastal cottage that proves the best homes do not always shout from the street. Sometimes they quietly sit in one of Hervey Bay's most loved beachside pockets, just waiting for someone to step inside and say, "Oh wow, this is much bigger than I thought."
Behind the charming cottage facade is a home full of surprises. Fresh, stylish and move-in ready, this three-bedroom, two-bathroom home has been thoughtfully renovated to deliver comfort, flexibility and that easy coastal lifestyle buyers are hunting for. The modern kitchen is a true standout, complete with quality Miele appliances and an integrated fridge/freezer, while the light-filled interiors feel calm, polished and ready for everyday living.
The master suite feels private and practical, with an ensuite and large walk-in robe, while the versatile auxiliary room offers options galore. Home office, guest room, second living space, kids' zone, creative studio and more, it is the kind of space people love because it adapts as life changes. The extra-large laundry is another clever bonus, with genuine scope to serve as a teenage retreat, hobby room, or overflow guest area.
Then there is the deck. The beautiful wraparound entertaining deck is where this home really leans into its coastal soul. Morning coffee, afternoon sea breezes, weekend BBQs, lazy Sunday lunches, a glass of something cold after a swim at the beach- this is the part of the home where life slows down in all the right ways.
Positioned only approximately 500 metres from the beach, markets, cafes and local shops, this is a rare opportunity for homeowners, holiday buyers and investors seeking a beautifully renovated, low-maintenance property in a prime Torquay location. There may also be the option to purchase furnished, making it even easier to step straight into the lifestyle, or create an appealing short-stay or holiday-style offering, subject to relevant approvals and requirements.
KEY FEATURES
• Beautifully renovated coastal cottage in sought-after Torquay
• Positioned approximately 500m from the beach, Esplanade, cafes, markets and local shops
• Much larger than it appears from the street
• 2 well-sized bedrooms
• 2 stylish newly renovated bathrooms
• Master bedroom with ensuite and large walk-in robe
• Versatile auxiliary room, ideal as an office, guest space, kids' zone or extra living area
• Extra-large laundry with potential to double as a teenage retreat, hobby room or guest overflow space
• Modern kitchen with quality Miele appliances
• Integrated fridge/freezer
• Light-filled interiors with modern finishes
• Spacious covered wraparound deck, perfect for year-round entertaining
• Secure garage
• Fully fenced, easy-care 506m² block
• Solar system
• Mains water plus rainwater tank
• Move-in ready with nothing more to spend
• Appealing option for owner occupiers, holiday buyers and investors
• Potential to purchase furnished by negotiation
PROXIMITY
• Closest Beach / Torquay Esplanade: approx. 500m, 1 minute drive or easy walk
• Hervey Bay Hospital: approx. 5.7km, 9 minutes
• St Stephen's Private Hospital: approx. 5.9km, 10 minutes
• Stockland Hervey Bay: approx. 4.1km, 7 minutes
• Urangan Pier: approx. 4.7km, 7 minutes
• Bundaberg: approx. 121km, 1 hour 30 minutes
• Brisbane: approx. 290km, 3 hours 45 minutes
FAQ'S
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Garage: 1
Building Size: Approx. 171m²
Land Size: 506m²
Year Built: Approx. 1960, extensively renovated 2026
SUBURB HIGHLIGHTS
Torquay is one of Hervey Bay's most desirable lifestyle suburbs, loved for its relaxed coastal feel, walkable beachside position and easy access to cafes, restaurants, schools, parks, the Esplanade and everyday essentials. It offers that rare blend buyers are always chasing, close enough to everything, but still calm enough to feel like home.
The suburb continues to be tightly held because it suits so many different buyer groups. Downsizers love the flat coastal lifestyle. Families love the convenience to schools and services. Investors love the strong rental appeal. Holiday buyers love the walk-to-beach location. In short, Torquay has the kind of broad buyer demand that keeps pressure under good property.
Torquay's market has performed strongly, with Realestate.com.au showing median house prices around $755,000 over the last year and an annual compound growth rate of 12.5% for houses, which reflects significant uplift over a five-year period when compounded.
Future confidence in the area is also supported by major Fraser Coast investment, including the Hervey Bay Esplanade Masterplan, which includes upgrades across areas such as Torquay, Scarness, Pialba, Point Vernon and Urangan, with a focus on better active transport links, improved parkland, alfresco areas, coastal resilience and safer pedestrian movement. Council also lists major regional projects including the Hervey Bay Community Hub, new Fraser Coast library, Beachfront Caravan Parks Redevelopment and the Hervey Bay Airport Terminal Upgrade, all helping support lifestyle, tourism and long-term regional confidence.
CALL ONE OF HERVEY BAY'S TOP REAL ESTATE AGENT'S JASMINE CORRICK TO ARRANGE AN INSPECTION OR ENQUIRE ONLINE TO HAVE THE PROPERTY DISCLOSURES AND OPEN HOME TIMES EMAILED TO YOU WITHIN 5 MINUTES
Listing description written by Jasmine Corrick, The McGill Group — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.