Newtown at a glance
10,761
People
$740,000
Median sale
$487/wk
Median rent
3.42%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 105 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$680,000
Last sold
12 Feb 2026
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
766 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
$680,000
12 Feb 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Newtown (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,117/m² of land (n=111). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Newtown at a glance
10,761
People
$740,000
Median sale
$487/wk
Median rent
3.42%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 105 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Newtown
-8.1%
Median sale
Suburb $740,000
+0.30 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.42%
Suburb median $740,000 from 105 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 $487/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
Newtown at a glance
10,761
People
$740,000
Median sale
$487/wk
Median rent
3.42%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 105 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by NGU Real Estate ToowoombaWelcome to 48 Vacy Street - a classic timber cottage with undeniable charm, and solid bones that make renovation dreams feel entirely achievable. Set on a 766m² block just moments from the Toowoomba CBD, this home presents a rare combination of character, convenience, and possibility. Whether you're looking for a move-in-ready home you can gradually update over time, or a project with huge potential from day one, this property offers the perfect foundation.
Inside, the home's traditional features immediately shine through. VJ walls, soaring 3-metre high ceilings and beautiful timber floors lying beneath the current coverings speak to its heritage.
The home offers:
- Three bedrooms, the master bedroom is generously sized. The master also has access to the front bedroom, ideal for an office or nursery.
- One updated bathroom with shower over bath
- Single bay shed
- Reverse cycle A/C in main living space
- Side access
* Zoned Low-medium density
* Rates: $1,475.25 per half year
* School Zones: Newtown State School & Harristown State High School
* Rental appraisal: $500 - $525 per week
The front lounge is a comfortable, welcoming space with near new carpet, reverse-cycle air conditioning and lovely natural light filtering through. The spacious kitchen offers generous bench space and storage, complete with an electric freestanding cooktop and oven - entirely functional as is, yet offering plenty of scope for a contemporary update when the time comes.
At the front of the home, large windows continue to capture light, enhancing the airy feel that runs throughout. The sunroom is a flexible bonus space, ideal as a third bedroom thanks to its size and accessibility. The bathroom has been updated since its original build and boasts a shower over bath combination.
Outdoors, the depth of the block becomes truly apparent. The backyard is dotted with established trees, creating privacy and a leafy outlook, with more than enough room for gardens, extensions or simply space for kids and pets to roam. An older shed provides useful storage or workshop potential, while the long, level yard invites endless future possibilities.
48 Vacy Street is a home that feels comfortable today yet holds so much promise for tomorrow. In an enviable location this close to the CBD, opportunities like this are few and far between. Whether you're a first-home buyer, renovator or someone who appreciates character and potential, this cottage is ready for its next chapter.
For more information, please contact Matt Hawkins on 0423 120 232 or matt.hawkins@ngurealestate.com.au
Listing description written by Matt Hawkins, NGU Real Estate Toowoomba — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.