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QLD › Mermaid Waters › Karbunya St

5 Karbunya St, Mermaid Waters QLD 4218

House

$2,700,000

Last sold

26 Nov 2025

4

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

3

Car spaces

806 m²

Land

199 m²

Building

Districts ViewPrice evidencePlanningSite constraintsHistoryListing

Districts View

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

Why this property?

  • FactLast recorded sale $2,700,000 (26 Nov 2025).(Recorded sale)
  • CalculationLand 806 m² against a 199 m² dwelling — the land is most of what is being bought.(Districts calculation)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Mermaid Waters (last 5 years) with land size: median $2,844/m² of land (n=65). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

  • InterpretationA large lot with a small dwelling means the value case rests on the land and what the zone allows on it, not the house.

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

$2,700,000

26 Nov 2025 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Mermaid Waters (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $2,844/m² of land (n=65). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Mermaid Waters at a glance

14,316

People

$2,130,000

Median sale

$943/wk

Median rent

2.30%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 64 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Mermaid Waters report →

Vs Mermaid Waters

+26.8%

Median sale

Suburb $2,130,000

-0.48 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 2.30%

Suburb median $2,130,000 from 64 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

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

i

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. Sold$2,700,00026 Nov 2025
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted6 Nov 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 $943/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

Mermaid Waters in one glance

Mermaid Waters at a glance

14,316

People

$2,130,000

Median sale

$943/wk

Median rent

2.30%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 64 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Mermaid Waters report →

Keep researching

  • Why Mermaid Waters? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Mermaid Waters →
  • Other records on Karbunya St →

Listing material

Listed by COASTAL °

MUST BE SOLD! Prime 806² Corner Block only 650m to Nobby Beach

AUCTION IN ROOMS WEDNESDAY 26th NOVEMBER at 11:00AM

Venue: Level 1, 16 Queensland Ave Broadbeach (Coastal Building)

Deposit: 5% payable within 2 business days

Read the full description

Settlement: Between 19th January to 23rd January 2026

To register prior to auction; Email: teamstephens@coastal.com.au or SMS 0402 888 397

*If bidding on behalf of another party or via the phone, please indicate so we can make the appropriate arrangements.

Note: Offers prior to auction will presented, however, not accepted, as the Sellers are proceeding to auction.

MASSIVE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY IN A HOT LOCATION!

Perfectly positioned in one of the Gold Coast's most sought-after coastal pockets, 5 Karbunya Street offers an exceptional opportunity for astute buyers, developers, or those seeking the ultimate beachside lifestyle. Sitting proudly on a generous 806m² corner block, this address is all about location, just 650m walking distance from Nobby Beach, vibrant dining precincts, premier sporting facilities and convenient transport options connecting you to the rest of the city.

With dual street access, 9m maximum building height and potential for a duplex or triplex development (subject to council approval), this property is ready for its next exciting chapter. Whether you renovate, rebuild, or redevelop, the future is bright in this tightly-held enclave.

This property is going to Auction on Wednesday 26th November at 11am in-rooms. If not sold prior!

(Level 1, 16 Queensland Ave, Broadbeach - Coastal Building)

Redevelopment & Location Highlights:

- 806m² corner block

- Dual driveway access - ideal for redevelopment

- Duplex/triplex potential (STCA)

- 9m height limit offering multi-level design options

- 650m to Nobby Beach & Nobby Surf Club

- 600m to The Oxley 1823 dining precinct, restaurants & boutique cafes & shops

- 250m to tram stop for easy travel North & South

- 700m to Waterways Shopping Village (IGA, chemist, bakery & more)

- Short walk or ride to Pizzey Park - premier sports & recreation hub

Notable Features:

- 4 bedrooms (4th would be ideal as a study or bedroom)

- 2.5 bathrooms (main ensuite + family bathroom + powder room)

- 2 living areas - one with cosy fireplace and both separated by beautiful arched ceilings

- Well-appointed kitchen with stone bench tops, induction cooktop, smeg dishwasher, Bosch oven and walk-in pantry

- Spacious main bedroom with walk-in robe, main ensuite has double basins, shower, spa bath and toilet

- Second bathroom has bath/shower and toilet

- Air-conditioning in main living, main bedroom & 4th bedroom/study

- Fully fenced swimming pool

- 7 Solar panels

- Undercover patio, perfect for morning coffee

- Separate laundry with ample storage

- Lush landscaped gardens & 3m x 3m shed

- Secure parking: 2-car garage + workshop + carport + gated additional space

Financials:

- Council rates $3,192 (approx. per annum)

- Water rates $1,480 (approx. per annum)

- Projected rental of $1,500 - $1,600 (approx. per week)

Travel to:

- Nobby Beach Surf Club - 650m

- Nobby Beach - 650m

- The Oxley 1823 village market & dining - 600m

- Waterways Shopping Village - 700m

- Pizzey Park Sports Precinct - 1.4km

- Miami State School / Miami High - within minutes

- Pacific Fair Shopping Centre - 2.5km

- The Star Casino - 3.5km

- Broadbeach dining & entertainment - 3.5km

- Bond University - 5.6km

- Gold Coast Airport - 20km

- Tram & bus stops - 250m

A cherished family home today with enormous future potential, whether you update, invest, or design your dream coastal development, this exceptional location ensures strong long-term value. Opportunities like this in Mermaid Waters are truly rare.

For further information on this property please contact Grant & Cassandra Stephens on 0402 888 397 or email teamstephens@coastal.com.au.

Disclaimer: We have in preparing this information used our best endeavours to ensure that the information contained herein is true and accurate but accept no responsibility and disclaim all liability in respect of any errors, omissions, inaccuracies or misstatements that may occur. Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries to verify the information contained herein. This property is being sold by auction or without a price and therefore a price guide cannot be provided. The website may have filtered the property into a price bracket for website functionality purposes.

Listing description written by Grant & Cassandra Stephens, COASTAL ° — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Built-in Robes
  • Dishwasher
  • Fully Fenced
  • Outdoor Entertaining
  • In-Ground Pool
  • Secure Parking
  • Shed
  • Solar Panels
  • Study
  • Workshop
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