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QLD › Malanda › Dobson Rd

45 Dobson Rd, Malanda QLD 4885

Rural Property

4

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

4

Car spaces

20,020 m²

Land

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What should you know about this lot before spending serious money?

Why this property?

  • FactLand 20,020 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded Rural Property sales in Malanda (last 5 years) with land size: median $76/m² of land (n=14). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.

What could make it worth less?

No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.

What should you verify next?

  1. 1Official planning layers are still retrieving for this parcel — check back before relying on zoning or overlay absence.
  2. 2No hazard layer has been retrieved — confirm flood, bushfire and heritage exposure from council mapping before an offer.

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

What this lot has actually traded at

Last sold

No recorded sale price for this property yet.

Local land rate: recorded Rural Property sales in Malanda (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $76/m² of land (n=14). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Malanda at a glance

1,989

People

$565,000

Median sale

$464/wk

Median rent

4.27%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 14 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Malanda report →

Planning

Planning and development

Planning data is being calculated

Development activity

Data unavailable

Source

  • Provider: unavailable
  • Dataset: unavailable
  • Retrieved: not yet retrieved
  • Version: planning-v1

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

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, bushfire and heritage

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Flood

Not retrieved

Flood exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Bushfire

Not retrieved

Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Heritage

Not retrieved

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

Property history

  1. Soldprice unknown14 May 2025
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted4 May 2025

Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.

Capital growth

QLD

Why this lot, not just this suburb

Why could this property outperform?

Planning 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.

What could kill that thesis?

Confidence: low

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

Income, competition, and yield

What will it realistically rent for?

Confidence: low

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.

What competition will it face?

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.

What does the yield actually look like?

Confidence: low

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

What this means for this property

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.”

Read more

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

What is known for this property

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

    Unknown

    Planning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.

  • Nearby development pipeline

    Unknown

    Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.

  • Honest achievable rent

    Knownlow

    This 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

    Unknown

    Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.

  • Why is this cheap?

    Unknown

    The constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.

  • Lot-level flood

    Unknown

    Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”

  • Catalyst exposure

    Unknown

    Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.

  • This lot's DA history

    Unknown

    Development applications have not been queried for this parcel.

  • Statutory land value versus ask

    Unknown

    Statutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.

  • Net yield / holding costs

    Unknown

    Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.

Area

Malanda in one glance

Malanda at a glance

1,989

People

$565,000

Median sale

$464/wk

Median rent

4.27%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 14 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Malanda report →

Keep researching

  • Why Malanda? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Malanda →
  • Other records on Dobson Rd →

Listing material

Listed by Cairns Property Office Redlynch

A Rare Gem in the Market: A Sought-After Retreat

Another One Done By Shane Trimby. This remarkable property harmoniously blends modern living with the tranquility of nature, making it an unparalleled find for discerning buyers. Shane Trimby proudly presents an exceptional opportunity: this four-bedroom, two-bathroom residence, nestled on a sprawling 5-acre estate within the 4883 postcode, is a rarity in today’s market.

Noteworthy Features Include:

* 4 Spacious Bedrooms: The four bedrooms include a air-conditioned master suite featuring luxurious double showers in the ensuite and glorious tableland views, all with built in cup boards and one with spilt a/c

Read the full description

* Bathrooms: 2 well appointed bathrooms, the ensuite has a large double shower and the main bathroom has a bath, shower, powder room and seperate toilet..

* Modern Kitchen: Induction cooking with a large stainless steel rangehood, dishwasher, plumbed fridge space, and a pantry, highlighted by an island bench with a breakfast bar. This kitchen is perfect for culinary enthusiasts and entertaining.

* Media: Grab the popcorn, we have a media room for you to sit back relax and watch your favourite movie or binge that show.

* Open Plan Air-Conditioned Living: Spilling out to the shaded patio, the home encourages a seamless flow between indoor and outdoor spaces, ideal for entertaining family and friends.

* Entertainment: Guests will gather at the kitchen breakfast bar, then move outside through the stacked glass sliding doors, which effortlessly connect the interior to the expansive back patio and a cozy fire pit area adorned with olive trees, perfect for gatherings and large parties.

* Expansive Land: The predominantly flat terrain offers ample space for recreational activities, whether it be ball sports, a dressage arena, or the pursuit of permaculture.

* Three-Bay Shed: Approximately 9m x 6m, equipped with two roller doors, one of which is motorised, providing convenience and ample storage plus a 2 car garage connected to the main residence.

* Two Paddocks: Complete with livestock sheds, perfect for those looking to embrace rural living or keep their pony at home.

* Historic Milky Pine: A magnificent tree, reputed to be centuries old, adds a touch of timeless beauty to the landscape.

* Lush Native Garden: The predominantly native flora attracts an abundance of birdlife and butterflies, offering a delightful natural spectacle during the day and at sunrise and sunset.

Constructed and lovingly designed by the current owners to take in all that this block of land has to offer, this property boasts breathtaking vistas of Mt. Bellenden Ker and the majestic Herberton Ranges. This will truly be your sanctuary away from the rest of the world.

Contact Shane Trimby today to organize your inspection; you know this opportunity will not last long. Be quick to call!

Listing description written by Shane Trimby, Cairns Property Office Redlynch — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Built-in Robes
  • Dishwasher
  • Living Areas: 2
  • Outdoor Entertaining
  • Remote Garage
  • Secure Parking
  • Shed
  • Water Tank
  • Workshop
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