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QLD › Palmwoods › Macdonald Rd

53 Macdonald Rd, Palmwoods QLD 4555

For saleHouse for Sale

For sale

For sale

4

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

9

Car spaces

40,000 m²

Land

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Districts View

This is on the market — is it worth your time?

Why this ask?

  • FactListed for sale — no asking price recorded(Listing record · 17 July 2026)
  • CalculationLand 40,000 m² against a 318 m² dwelling — the land is most of what is being bought.(Districts calculation)

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

The ask against the evidence

Asking

No recorded sale price for this property yet.

Palmwoods at a glance

7,988

People

$1,200,000

Median sale

$884/wk

Median rent

3.83%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 90 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Palmwoods 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. Listedprice unknownavailable17 July 2026

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 $884/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

Palmwoods in one glance

Palmwoods at a glance

7,988

People

$1,200,000

Median sale

$884/wk

Median rent

3.83%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 90 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Palmwoods report →

Keep researching

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

Listing material

Listed by Villa Prestige Properties

A private 10-acre Lifestyle Sanctuary where Beauty, Leisure and Tranquillity Unite!

Welcome to Illoura — a name that means “a peaceful place” — and a property that truly embodies it.

Nestled within 10 acres of rolling green countryside in the heart of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, this exceptional lifestyle estate presents a rare opportunity to enjoy refined rural living without compromising on convenience.

Privately positioned with, open paddocks, a picturesque lake, and a pocket of lush rainforest, the property captures the essence of luxury acreage living.

Read the full description

The beautifully appointed residence has been thoughtfully designed to embrace its stunning natural surrounds.

At the heart of the home, the light-filled open-plan living and dining spaces are complemented by a well-equipped kitchen with pantry, creating a warm yet sophisticated hub for everyday living and entertaining.

Elegant French doors connect the interior to a series of inviting outdoor spaces, while a dedicated luxe lounge with surround sound provides a luxurious retreat for family movie nights or relaxed evenings at home.

The spacious master suite enjoys serene lake views and features a walk-in robe and private ensuite, while two additional bedrooms offer generous proportions and built-in storage.

A beautifully renovated main bathroom, separate powder room and updated laundry further enhance the home's functionality and appeal.

A expansive covered decking extends from the main living area, framing breathtaking views across the resort-style swimming pool, tranquil lake, established rainforest and sweeping valley beyond. Every aspect of the home has been designed to celebrate the beauty of its surroundings while offering comfort, privacy and effortless indoor-outdoor living.

Adjacent to the house is a newly renovated, fully self-contained guest retreat providing premium additional accommodation, complete with bathroom and kitchenette.

Extensive shedding also provides accommodation for up to eight vehicles,17kW solar system, three-phase power and a substantial studio and office space with mezzanine storage offers exceptional versatility, ideal as a creative workspace, home business or another guest quarters, complete this remarkable offering.

The grounds are equally impressive. An 80,000-litre swimming pool with poolside bar, pizza oven, bocce court, multiple firepit areas, productive kitchen gardens and beautifully maintained paddocks create an enviable lifestyle environment. All of this overlooks the picturesque, 4-megalitre lake.

There is also water storage exceeding 100,000 litres and irrigation infrastructure for the grounds

Just minutes from Palmwoods village, prestigious schools, transport links and the Sunshine Coast's world-class beaches, this is a property that seamlessly combines luxury, lifestyle and location. A rare opportunity to secure an established lifestyle estate in the heart of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.

Illoura is more than a property—it's a place to reconnect with nature, entertain family and friends, and enjoy a slower, more meaningful way of life. Whether relaxing beside the pool, gathering around the fire pit or watching the sunset over the dam, every element has been carefully considered to create a truly exceptional lifestyle sanctuary. A home filled with stories, laughter and peace — now ready for its next chapter.

Welcome to Illoura—where every day feels like a retreat.

Listing description written by Linda Shore-Perez, Villa Prestige Properties — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Built-in Robes
  • Deck
  • Dishwasher
  • Ensuites: 2
  • Floorboards
  • Fully Fenced
  • Grey Water System
  • Living Areas: 2
  • Outdoor Entertaining
  • In-Ground Pool
  • Remote Garage
  • Shed
  • Solar Panels
  • Study
  • Toilets: 3
  • Water Tank
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