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.
$642,642
Last sold
29 June 2026
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
794 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
$642,642
29 June 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
-13.2%
Median sale
Suburb $740,000
+0.52 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 BRIQ Property**OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE the rear neighbouring property at 18 McDowall Street, Newtown – providing dual street frontage options.**
This isn’t the polished, move-in-ready home that everybody is chasing - and that’s exactly where the opportunity lies. With news on the budget now released, the BEST opportunity sits with the owner occupier – renovate, add value and reap the rewards of your hard work through tax-free capital gains.
483 Tor Street is the type of property that renovators, tradies and experienced property speculators actively hunt for: a large parcel of land in a proven inner-city location, paired with a home that offers genuine scope to improve, transform or completely reposition over time.
For buyers with vision, this is the chance to secure a foothold in tightly held Newtown and create serious upside through renovation, redevelopment or strategic landholding.
THE PROPERTY:
[:] Positioned on a generous 794sqm allotment within one of Toowoomba’s most established inner-west suburbs
[:] Existing residence would benefit from renovation and modernisation, presenting an outstanding opportunity to add value
[:] Well suited to aspiring renovators, tradies, flippers or buyers looking to create equity through improvements
[:] Functional existing floorplan providing a workable foundation for future upgrades or reconfiguration
[:] High ceilings and an open fireplace provide character charm that are always great features in well-renovated homes.
[:] Excellent shed already onsite – 9x6m with space to extend or improve shedding.
[:] Expansive backyard space with potential for extensions, entertaining areas or future redevelopment concepts
[:] Strong street frontage and excellent accessibility from Tor Street
[:] Surrounded by a mixture of character homes, renovated residences and evolving developments
[:] Opportunity to capitalise on location rather than overpaying for somebody else’s renovation choices
[:] Rare chance to secure a value-add project within close proximity to the Toowoomba CBD
THE LOCATION:
Newtown continues to remain one of Toowoomba’s most consistently demanded suburbs due to its convenience, infrastructure and strong long-term owner-occupier appeal:
[:] Approx. 500m to Clifford Gardens Shopping Centre
[:] Approx. 600m to Clifford Park Race Track
[:] Approx. 1kms to Newtown Park and local sporting facilities
[:] Approx. 2.2kms to Grand Central Shopping Centre & Toowoomba CBD
[:] Close proximity to public transport, medical services and local cafés
[:] Convenient access to both public and private schooling options
[:] Easy connectivity to major arterial roads and the Warrego Highway
[:] Located within an established residential pocket that continues to see ongoing renovation and redevelopment activity
FOR INVESTORS & DEVELOPERS:
[:] Zoned Low-Medium Density Residential — providing potential scope for multiple dwellings or redevelopment opportunities, subject to council approval
[:] Estimated rental appraisal of $500 – $525 per week in current condition
[:] Management Fees of approx. $2,055.30 (excluding letting and advertising expenses) – based on current rent of $465 per week.
[:] Next eligible for increase at current lease end date, which ends on 17/01/2027
[:] General council rates of $1,291.57 nett half yearly and water rates of $377.40 nett half yearly, plus consumption.
[:] Excellent opportunity for land banking in a continually developing inner-city location
[:] Existing home could be renovated and retained while exploring future development potential
Properties like this are not about perfection - they’re about potential. The buyers who usually win in these situations are the ones prepared to see past the current presentation and recognise the value of location, land and future upside.
Briq Property is proud to present 483 Tor Street, Newtown, to the market. We look forward to welcoming you at an upcoming open home or through a private inspection.
DISCLAIMER:
While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, Briq Property does not warrant the correctness of the information provided and accepts no liability for errors or omissions.
Listing description written by Luke Munro, BRIQ Property — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.