Cooroy at a glance
5,644
People
$1,198,500
Median sale
$822/wk
Median rent
3.57%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 48 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
QLD › Cooroy › Lake Macdonald Dr
$1,250,000
Last sold
16 June 2026
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
3
Car spaces
4,902 m²
Land
114 m²
Building
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
Last sold
$1,250,000
16 June 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Cooroy (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,103/m² of land (n=138). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Cooroy at a glance
5,644
People
$1,198,500
Median sale
$822/wk
Median rent
3.57%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 48 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Cooroy
+4.3%
Median sale
Suburb $1,198,500
-0.15 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.57%
Suburb median $1,198,500 from 48 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 $822/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
Cooroy at a glance
5,644
People
$1,198,500
Median sale
$822/wk
Median rent
3.57%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 48 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Elders Real Estate GympieWelcome to 35 Lake MacDonald Drive offering a rare opportunity to secure a character filled acreage lifestyle property with plenty of potential. Surrounded by established gardens, natural rainforest and a tranquil creek meandering through the rear of the property, this is a home where privacy, nature and opportunity combine beautifully on just over 1.21 acres.
The hardwood framed post war residence sits on concrete stumps and features three bedrooms, a central fully renovated bathroom, two toilets and a versatile enclosed verandah that could easily serve as a spacious fourth bedroom, oversized home office, or second living area. Timber construction including hardwood flooring and some new carpet provides a solid foundation for future improvements, while the home itself presents an exciting renovation opportunity, particularly within the kitchen, allowing buyers to add their own style and value.
Complementing the home is a separate hardwood framed double lockup garage with remote roller doors, along with a solid standalone workshop ideal for the home handyman, tradesperson, creative studio or additional storage.
The grounds are a standout feature, offering a beautiful blend of landscaped gardens and natural rainforest environment, creating a peaceful retreat only minutes from the heart of Cooroy and the Noosa hinterland lifestyle attractions.
Whether you are seeking a renovation project, a private lifestyle escape or a property with space for hobbies and creativity, this unique offering delivers exceptional potential in a highly desirable location.
Call Ian Partington 0407 7462 80 or Casey Hart 0434 163 113.
Established in 1839, Elders Real Estate Australia boasts a legacy spanning 187 years. With a rich history of excellence and a track record of success, we pride ourselves on our award-winning agency profile, which showcases over a century of combined experience in assisting our valued clients.
Our team is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service, leveraging our extensive knowledge and expertise to meet the unique needs of each individual we serve. Whether you're selling, buying, or investing in real estate, you can trust in our time tested tradition of professionalism, integrity, and results.
Listing description written by Ian Partington, Elders Real Estate Gympie — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.