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QLD › New Farm › Lower Bowen Tce

522 Lower Bowen Tce, New Farm QLD 4005

House

4

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

3

Car spaces

340 m²

Land

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Districts View

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

Why this property?

  • FactLand 340 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in New Farm (last 5 years) with land size: median $7,367/m² of land (n=24). 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 House sales in New Farm (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $7,367/m² of land (n=24). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

New Farm at a glance

13,615

People

$3,800,000

Median sale

$668/wk

Median rent

0.91%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 17 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full New Farm 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 unknown25 Sept 2025
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted14 Aug 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 $668/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

New Farm in one glance

New Farm at a glance

13,615

People

$3,800,000

Median sale

$668/wk

Median rent

0.91%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 17 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full New Farm report →

Keep researching

  • Why New Farm? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in New Farm →
  • Other records on Lower Bowen Tce →

Listing material

Listed by Ray White New Farm

Opportunity Knocks! Best Value Home in New Farm

Offering an entry level position into Brisbane's most sought after suburb, homes of this calibre and value are rare to the market.

This is a superb meticulously presented low maintenance home, offering a lock up and leave lifestyle and a spacious alternative to apartment living for empty nesters looking to downsize.

Exuding timeless charm in idyllic New Farm, this beautifully reimagined 1920s Queenslander rests on a leafy, low-maintenance parcel, offering a private sanctuary and adaptable design. Fully fenced, the home unfolds as a spacious family haven or versatile dual living residence, masterfully blending nostalgic character with contemporary comfort.

Read the full description

Enriched with the elegance of a bygone era, classic French doors, bi-folds, and soaring 3.3-metre ceilings create an airy, light-filled ambience, while polished pine floors and picture rails evoke timeless allure.

The upstairs living area offers a harmonious blend of openness and privacy, flowing effortlessly to the side deck and stonetop kitchen in a layout crafted for ease. Extend family time, entertaining and relaxation on the front verandah, where you will be immersed in the beauty of your surroundings as you admire the leafy greenery, the soft rustle of breezes through the poincianas, and the joyful sounds of children in the yard below.

Four bedrooms and two bathrooms are thoughtfully positioned on the upper level, keeping the family connected while allowing everyone their own space. The primary suite serves as a peaceful refuge for parents, complete with deck access, a walk-in robe, and an ensuite.

With both internal access and a private entry, the lower level unveils a flexible retreat ideal for children, guests, or dual living. Designed for independence, this floor features a second kitchen and living area that flow seamlessly to a tranquil garden courtyard. A dedicated home theatre enhances the lifestyle offering, perfect for cosy movie nights or easily reconfigured into a fifth bedroom with access to the downstairs bathroom.

Features of this property include:

- Fully fenced character home catering to families and dual living

- 2 storeys featuring 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and gated 3-car parking

- Private primary suite featuring a walk-in robe and dual vanity ensuite

- Upstairs living, dining area and family kitchen

- Downstairs living area, kitchen, home theatre and laundry

- Front verandah, side deck and alfresco courtyard for entertaining

- Low-maintenance artificial lawns and leafy, established gardens

- Air-conditioning, dimmer lights, 9.24kW 21-panel solar, keypad entry gates

- Blue chip investment opportunity

A blissful lifestyle awaits only 2.5km from the CBD. Positioned 400m from Merthyr Village, you can walk to cafes, restaurants and shops, or venture moments to the Howard Smith Wharves, James Street and Brunswick Street precincts. Soak up the sunshine at New Farm Park, just steps from your door, or stroll along the Riverwalk into the city. Bus stops and the CityCat provide easy travel, and families are mere minutes from prestigious local schools, including New Farm State School, Holy Spirit School and All Hallows'.

This exceptional residence offers a rare opportunity for both owner occupiers and astute investors. Positioned in one of Brisbane's most sought-after suburbs, it presents a chance to capitalise on New Farm's strong growth trajectory while securing excellent rental returns from quality tenants. Whether enjoyed as a private family haven or a high performing addition to your portfolio, this home represents a true blue chip investment in lifestyle and location.

Listing description written by Christine Rudolph, Ray White New Farm — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

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