Cooktown at a glance
3,193
People
$525,000
Median sale
$386/wk
Median rent
3.82%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 5 recorded sales (last 24 months) — a Districts calculation.
$525,000
Last sold
21 Apr 2026
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
2,023 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
$525,000
21 Apr 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Cooktown (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $277/m² of land (n=19). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Cooktown at a glance
3,193
People
$525,000
Median sale
$386/wk
Median rent
3.82%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 5 recorded sales (last 24 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Cooktown
0.0%
Median sale
Suburb $525,000
0.00 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.82%
Suburb median $525,000 from 5 recorded sales (last 24 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 $386/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
Cooktown at a glance
3,193
People
$525,000
Median sale
$386/wk
Median rent
3.82%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 5 recorded sales (last 24 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Cooktown Property AgentsStart your day with coffee on the deck, surrounded by birdsong and the tranquil ambience of the rainforest. Set on a generous ½-acre block in one of Cooktown’s most desirable residential areas, this stunning property perfectly balances serenity and convenience.
Designed for relaxed tropical living, the home combines comfort, practicality, and natural beauty. Featuring four spacious bedrooms (or three plus an office opening onto the back deck), two bathrooms, and an open-plan layout, it’s ideal for families, retirees, or anyone seeking extra space and privacy.
Fully air-conditioned throughout, the open-plan living and kitchen area showcases polished timber floors and flows seamlessly from the dining area onto a huge 8m x 8m back deck—perfect for entertaining or unwinding amid the lush rainforest backdrop.
The modern kitchen is well-equipped with an island bench and sink, dishwasher, pantry, and overhead cupboards. Bedrooms are carpeted and include mirrored built-in wardrobes, while charming leadlight feature windows add character throughout.
Outdoors, the property is low-maintenance with natural landscaping, a seasonal creek at the rear, and walking tracks that meander through the rainforest setting. Abundant birdlife completes the picture of a peaceful, private escape. A large shed, single-bay carport, and additional open car space offer practicality, and the home is being sold partly furnished for added convenience.
Move-in ready and designed for easy living, this is a rare opportunity to secure your own slice of Cooktown paradise—peaceful, private, and just minutes from town.
Features:
- 4 bedrooms (or 3 plus office)
- 2 bathrooms
- Modern kitchen with island bench, dishwasher, and pantry
- Polished timber floors and open-plan living
- Fully air-conditioned throughout
- Huge 8m x 8m back deck overlooking rainforest
- Built-in mirrored wardrobes in bedrooms
- Leadlight feature windows
- Large shed, carport, and additional parking space
- Low-maintenance ½-acre block with natural landscaping
- Seasonal creek, walking tracks, and abundant birdlife
- Sold partly furnished
- Peaceful location just minutes from town
Be quick—this Sole Agency listing won’t last long. Contact Cooktown Property Agents today to arrange your private viewing.
Property Code: 153
Listing description written by Karen Thomas, Cooktown Property Agents — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.