Fernvale at a glance
4,102
People
$877,500
Median sale
$567/wk
Median rent
3.36%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 58 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
QLD › Fernvale › Elkhorn St
$865,000
Last sold
5 May 2026
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
4,000 m²
Land
162 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
$865,000
5 May 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Fernvale (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $802/m² of land (n=163). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Fernvale at a glance
4,102
People
$877,500
Median sale
$567/wk
Median rent
3.36%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 58 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Fernvale
-1.4%
Median sale
Suburb $877,500
+0.05 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.36%
Suburb median $877,500 from 58 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 $567/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
Fernvale at a glance
4,102
People
$877,500
Median sale
$567/wk
Median rent
3.36%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 58 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by NGU Real Estate BrassallPositioned on a generous 4,000m² allotment in a quiet, established part of Fernvale, 43 Elkhorn Street offers a practical and well-presented home with recent updates already completed. With space, privacy and convenience all accounted for, this is a solid option for buyers seeking room to move without sacrificing access to town amenities.
The home has been refreshed throughout, creating a comfortable and functional layout suited to everyday living. New flooring and carpet provide a clean, modern finish, while the renovated kitchen sits at the centre of the home with a huge amount of storage and gas cooking. It's a practical space designed to handle daily use with ease.
Living and dining areas are well-proportioned and filled with natural light, flowing comfortably for both family living and entertaining. Three bedrooms are well sized and serviced by a renovated bathroom with contemporary fittings and a neutral, timeless design.
Outside, the large block is a standout feature. With ample room for children, pets and gardens, the property offers flexibility that is becoming increasingly hard to find. The setting is quiet and private, with established homes surrounding and minimal through traffic.
For investors, this property has a rental appraisal of $640 - $660 per week.
Somerset Council Rates: $793 per half year - subject to change
Water Charges: $57 per quarter (plus consumption) - subject to change
Location & Lifestyle:
Fernvale continues to attract buyers looking for a relaxed lifestyle with strong community appeal. Local shops, cafés, medical services and the popular Fernvale markets are only minutes away, while Ipswich CBD is an easy commute. Schools, parks and river recreation are all close by, making this a convenient option for families, downsizers or acreage-style buyers wanting manageable land size.
Key Features:
• Three bedrooms with new carpet
• Renovated bathroom with modern finishes
• New kitchen with gas cook-top, dishwasher and stone bench-tops
• New flooring through main living areas
• Open plan living and dining
• Double car accommodation
• Approx. 4,000 m² block
• Quiet residential street
Nearby Amenities:
• Fernvale State School - approx. 3 km
• Lowood State High School - approx. 9 km
• Fernvale shops, cafés and services - minutes away
• Easy access to Brisbane Valley Highway
• Parks, walking tracks and Brisbane River close by
Homes on large blocks with completed renovations are increasingly rare in this price range. This is a straightforward, well-located property with genuine lifestyle appeal.
Disclaimer:
NGU Real Estate has taken all reasonable steps to ensure that the information in this advertisement is true and correct but accept no responsibility and disclaim all liability in respect to any errors, omissions, inaccuracies or misstatements contained. Prospective purchasers should make their own inquiries to verify the information contained in this advertisement.
Listing description written by Steve Athanates, NGU Real Estate Brassall — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.