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.
$901,000
Last sold
29 Dec 2025
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
890 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
$901,000
29 Dec 2025 · 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
+21.8%
Median sale
Suburb $740,000
-0.61 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 myhouse Realty ToowoombaTucked into one of Newtown's most treasured and tightly held streets, this much-loved character residence on iconic Rome Street offers a rare chance to step into a home that feels like it's been waiting for you. From here, you can wander to St Ursula's or St Mary's, duck into the CBD within minutes, or enjoy the ease of Clifford Gardens close by.
The moment you enter, the warmth of polished hoop pine timber floors and soaring VJ walls wrap around you, setting the tone for a home rich in history and soul. Sunlight floods the north-facing sitting room at the front, creating an inviting space to enjoy morning coffee or the quiet of late afternoon, while the adjoining air-conditioned loungeroom, centered around a cozy combustion fireplace, is made for family stories and winter nights.
A broad central hallway complete with a built-in bookcase ready for your favorite novels, guides you to the heart of the home. The kitchen and dining area offer an easy flow for everyday living, with a breakfast bar and room to create the meals and memories that make a house truly yours.
All three bedrooms are impressively large with ceiling fans, offering space to breathe and unwind. The beautifully updated bathroom blends modern comfort with character charm, featuring a classic claw-foot tub, shower, vanity and toilet. A second toilet near the internal laundry adds thoughtful convenience.
Step out from the kitchen to a sheltered outdoor area where you can entertain, relax, or simply enjoy the quiet of your own backyard. Set on an expansive 890m2 allotment across two lots, the property also includes a powered 9m x 6m shed with two roller doors and a lined workshop/study/gym, and a 5,000L rainwater tank.
Homes with this much personality, space and heart in one of Newtown's most coveted locations are seldom offered. If you've been waiting for a character home that feels truly special, this is one you need to experience for yourself.
- Polished hoop pine floors and extra-high VJ walls and ceilings throughout
- North facing sitting room, spacious lounge with wood heater and air-con
- Updated kitchen with breakfast bar and dishwasher, adjoining dining area
- Three oversized bedrooms with ceiling fans also with polished timber floors
- Updated bathroom with metal claw foot bathtub, shower, vanity and toilet
- Second separate toilet with wash basin off the internal laundry with storage
- Covered South facing entertaining area, 5,000lt rainwater tank on pump
- 9x6mt powered shed with two rollers doors and lined workshop/studio/gym
- 890m2 allotment on 2 x lots, concrete driveway from kerb to detached shed
- Walk to St Ursula's/St Mary's Colleges, minutes to the CBD/Clifford Gardens
Listing description written by Michael Brown, myhouse Realty Toowoomba — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.