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 › Vista St
$175,000
Last sold
16 June 2026
0
Bedrooms
0
Bathrooms
0
Car spaces
607 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
$175,000
16 June 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded Land sales in Russell Island (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $192/m² of land (n=53). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
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
-6.7%
Median sale
Suburb $187,500
+0.92 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 12.87%
Suburb median $187,500 from 86 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 $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. No recorded off-street parking — often a discount versus the suburb median for the same beds.
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
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 Bay Islands Property‘Cause Gough was tough ‘Til he hit the rough
Hey, Uncle Sam and John were quite enough’ [Midnight Oil – 1982]
We remember many aspects to the early 70’s other than the Whitlam dismissal, but the chance to quote such iconic prose really could not be missed. Some recall war protests, Cyclone Tracey or Brisbane’s 74 floods, even our first colour television.
This was also a time of living zone free on Russell Island. The was no jurisdiction by any council and allowed habitation without planning restrictions. Built in approximately 1970 (three years prior to Redland Council managing the islands). For this reason, the new owner of this island delight needs no council approval for purchase. The early 70’s were a time of change, cultural significance and freedom. Of the few grabbing blocks back then, that freedom was a benefit to many wishing to create something special. Here at Vista Street the block was kept green and lush, with the additional magic of a private cabin further behind the natural screening. The resulting island hideaway is peaceful, private and alluring.
With 609 m2 of island sanctuary, this cabin in the woods is unique. It offers an incredible opportunity and smooth transition for the new owner. Water and power are already up and running, offering those extra comforts for holidays or weekends away. Tranquillity flows from this ferny block and bush chalet, with nothing to do but bring the rods over, and a few friends, for fresh memories to unfurl.
Utilities mentioned above ensure that this retro and rustic gem caters to cooking, bathing, laundry and lighting. It is also a stone’s throw from everything you need. Island dining, cafés, markets and more await withing easy reach. With room for a boat, kayaks or jet skis your future dream getaway will soothe the psyche and impress your favourite people.
Inside the dwelling there is even a retro caravan stored safely inside. This provides extra privacy and bedding, and it is kept cool and maintained away from sunlight and rain. Also included are kitchen and laundry areas, a bathtub and portable loo. This property does need a Septic system.
This is a chance to grab a slice of a magic era:
• 609 m2 island hideaway, no council approval required
• Rainforest greenery giving privacy and peacefulness
• Close to everything you need, the perfect weekender or holiday destination
• Cabin includes a caravan, kitchen and laundry areas, bathtub and portable loo
• 3 minutes to drop the boat in the water at Jock Kennedy Recreation Reserve
• 2 minutes to grab coffees, beverages, supplies and bait
• Quiet area in a beautiful street
• Escape to an oasis, with freedom and ease
Call our team today on 07 3409 9900. This in as a must see and it will move swiftly.
Listing description written by Chris McGregor, Bay Islands Property — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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