Darra at a glance
4,262
People
$1,060,000
Median sale
$669/wk
Median rent
3.28%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 18 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$757,888
Last sold
1 July 2025
5
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
809 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
$757,888
1 July 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Darra (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $950/m² of land (n=76). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Darra at a glance
4,262
People
$1,060,000
Median sale
$669/wk
Median rent
3.28%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 18 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Darra
-28.5%
Median sale
Suburb $1,060,000
+1.31 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.28%
Suburb median $1,060,000 from 18 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 $669/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
UnknownArea
Darra at a glance
4,262
People
$1,060,000
Median sale
$669/wk
Median rent
3.28%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 18 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by NGU Real Estate BrisbaneSet on a generous 809m² block in a peaceful, family-friendly pocket of Darra, 55 Wau Road offers a rare combination of comfort, nature, and future potential. Whether seeking space to grow, or looking for dual-living opportunity, this 2-storey home ticks all the right boxes.
Positioned above the 2011 flood line and offering views across the Wacol Bushland Conservation area, the home is a serene retreat conveniently located near transport options, schools, and bike paths. The spacious, fully fenced yard includes raised garden beds and a beautiful old gum tree — a natural habitat for wildlife, adding to the property's unique charm.
Upstairs, rich hardwood timber floorboards add warmth and character. The 3 bedrooms are light-filled and functional, serviced by a central bathroom. The open-plan layout offers easy flow between kitchen, dining, and living areas, with the elevated position providing a beautiful leafy outlook and cooling breezes year-round.
Downstairs presents an exciting opportunity to be transformed into a separate living space — ideal for dual occupancy or rental opportunities. The flat, easy-to-maintain block also holds potential for subdivision (subject to council approval), giving savvy buyers a valuable opportunity to maximise their investment.
Beyond the home, the neighbourhood is a true hidden gem. The nearby creek is home to a various wildlife, while bushwalks across the road wind through the protected Wacol reserve. Quiet streets and nearby bike tracks provide a safe and scenic environment for families and fitness lovers alike.
What We Love:
- 3 bedrooms | 1 bathroom | 1 car garage
- 809m² flat block with subdivision potential (STCA)
- Elevated above 2011 flood level across both storeys
- Opportunity for dual living setup
- Fully fenced yard with established gardens
- Hardwood timber flooring upstairs
- Conservation bushland views and abundant birdlife
- Walking distance to train station and 2 local primary schools
Location Highlights:
- Moments to Wacol Bushland walking tracks and bike paths
- Creek with platypus habitat just one house away
- Quiet, bike-friendly streets
- Easy access to Centenary Highway and bike trail
- Only 25 minutes to Brisbane CBD by car
Education Highlights
- Darra State School
- Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
- Glenala State High School
- St John's Anglican College (Forest Lake)
A rare offering with lifestyle appeal and future possibilities, 55 Wau Road is ready for its next chapter.
This property is being sold by auction or without a price and therefore a price guide can not be provided. The website may have filtered the property into a price bracket for website functionality purposes.
Your dream home awaits.
Disclaimer:
All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable however we cannot guarantee or give any warranty about the information provided and interested parties must solely rely on their own enquiries.
Listing description written by Jason Yang, NGU Real Estate Brisbane — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
Nearby 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.