Russell Island at a glance
5,468
People
$187,500
Median sale
$464/wk
Median rent
12.87%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 86 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
QLD › Russell Island › Borrows St
$649,000
For sale
Asking
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
5
Car spaces
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
Asking
$649,000
Asking
No recorded sale for this property.
Russell Island at a glance
5,468
People
$187,500
Median sale
$464/wk
Median rent
12.87%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 86 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Russell Island
+246.1%
Median sale
Suburb $187,500
-9.15 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 12.87%
Suburb median $187,500 from 86 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
$28,366 on top of the price (4.4% 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 Russell Island'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 $464/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
Russell Island at a glance
5,468
People
$187,500
Median sale
$464/wk
Median rent
12.87%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 86 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Island Life Property Sales & RentalsSpacious, Stylish and Packed with Surprises – 37 Borrows Street
This impressive family home ticks all the boxes, offering space, quality and practical features rarely found in an island build. From its attractive street presence and landscaped gardens to the thoughtfully designed interior, every detail has been carefully considered.
Positioned opposite lush conservation land filled with towering gums, palms and pines, the home enjoys a peaceful bushland outlook while remaining conveniently close to town. It is the perfect balance for a growing family, professional couple, home-based worker or anyone seeking space and tranquillity.
The comfortable, free-flowing floor plan creates a relaxed living environment, while the fully fenced property is ideal for children and pets.
Multiple parking options are available through two double-gated driveways, including:
• Gravel parking beneath the house for a caravan or boat
• Double lock-up garage
• Double carport with concrete flooring
• Covered access directly into the mudroom and laundry
• Additional storage shed beneath the home
A ramp through the tropical gardens leads guests to the wide front entrance and expansive open-plan living area. Large picture windows capture the beautiful bushland scenery, while the neutral grey and white palette allows the surrounding greenery to take centre stage.
Two sets of double sliding doors open onto the full-length entertaining deck, complete with a dedicated barbecue area and comfortable space for 12 or more guests.
At the heart of the home is an impressive chef’s kitchen featuring:
• Gas cooktop and electric oven
• Smeg dishwasher
• Extensive soft-close drawers
• Double pantry with tiered and pull-out shelving
• Filtered-water system
• Glass-fronted display cabinets
• Deep storage drawers for larger appliances
• Generous stone benchtops with room for multiple cooks
• Seamless double sink
The kitchen adjoins the dining area, cleverly separated by a stylish wall of glass-fronted cabinetry.
The king-sized master suite includes a walk-through wardrobe leading to an oversized ensuite with dual basins, shower and toilet. Two additional generously sized bedrooms include built-in wardrobes and are serviced by a sleek family bathroom featuring a freestanding bath, separate shower and toilet.
Rich timber-look vinyl flooring flows through the living areas, with large-format tiles in the bathrooms and on the deck. Plush charcoal carpets provide comfort in the bedrooms.
Additional features include:
• Midge screens to all windows
• Security mesh to all external doors
• Ceiling fans throughout
• Kelvinator split-system air conditioning in every room, including all bedrooms
• Tall, wide windows providing excellent cross-flow ventilation
• Quality blinds throughout
• Security camera system
• Solar electricity
• Electric hot-water system
• Large double, queen and king-sized bedrooms
• Built-in wardrobes to all bedrooms
• Retaining walls, irrigation and managed water runoff
• Landscaped gardens with tropical fruit trees
• Front and rear dog doors
• Garage wired for power tools, with workbenches and shelving
• Covered access from the parking area to the mudroom and laundry
• Undercover clothesline for convenient all-weather use
School, shops, ferry services, parks, clubs, the swimming pool and waterfront are all within approximately a 10-minute walk.
With nature at your doorstep and everyday amenities close by, this is a home designed for comfortable island living.
Simply unpack, relax and embrace the laid-back Russell Island lifestyle.
The Island Life Difference
• Jetty pick-ups available
• Property inspections and island tours
• Area maps and extensive local knowledge
• FaceTime and virtual inspections available
Disclaimer
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information, interested parties should make their own enquiries. Images, floor plans and marketing material may include virtual staging, AI enhancements or digital editing for marketing purposes and should not be relied upon as an exact representation of the property.
Listing description written by Rhys Franz, Island Life Property Sales & Rentals — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.