Yorkeys Knob at a glance
2,808
People
$770,000
Median sale
$524/wk
Median rent
3.54%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 16 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
QLD › Yorkeys Knob › Rutherford St
$400,000
For sale
Asking
2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
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
Asking
$400,000
Asking
No recorded sale for this property.
Yorkeys Knob at a glance
2,808
People
$770,000
Median sale
$524/wk
Median rent
3.54%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 16 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Yorkeys Knob
-48.1%
Median sale
Suburb $770,000
+3.27 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.54%
Suburb median $770,000 from 16 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
$17,397 on top of the price (4.3% extra)
Estimates only, at standard investor rates — no first-home or owner-occupier concessions applied. Not included: lenders mortgage insurance (usually applies when borrowing more than 80% of the price), loan application and settlement fees from your lender, the foreign-purchaser duty surcharge, and building insurance — in Queensland the property is at your risk from the first business day after signing, not from settlement. Verify with your conveyancer.
Stamp duty and transfer fees: Queensland schedules from 2026-07-01. Ongoing council rates and land tax are not included.
Pre-filled with Yorkeys Knob's advertised median rent — not a rent for this listing.
Gross yield is weekly rent × 52 ÷ price. Net yield subtracts operating expenses. Cashflow then subtracts interest-only interest on price × LVR. Tax, vacancies, and principal repayments are not included.
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 $524/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.
Gross yield if leased at the suburb aggregate is 6.8%. The yield that matters is the one on achieved rent, which has not been inferred for this address. Net yield (land tax, rates, insurance, vacancy) is not loaded. 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
Yorkeys Knob at a glance
2,808
People
$770,000
Median sale
$524/wk
Median rent
3.54%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 16 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Twomey Schriber Property GroupIf security, convenience, and staying dry during the tropical wet season are high on your wish list, this townhouse delivers. Featuring a single remote-controlled lock-up garage with secure internal access directly into the home, you'll enjoy the peace of mind of arriving home, parking securely, and stepping straight inside without ever needing to venture outdoors.
Perfectly positioned just moments from the golden sands of Yorkeys Knob Beach, this private and spacious townhouse offers relaxed coastal living with all the comforts of home. Boasting two generous bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a well-designed layout, it provides the ideal combination of lifestyle, practicality, and security.
Freshly updated and move-in ready, this light-filled home offers a practical layout, generous living spaces, modern finishes, and a private courtyard, making it the perfect beachside retreat for owner-occupiers, downsizers, or investors alike.
Privately positioned at the end of the complex, this residence enjoys the added benefit of only one adjoining neighbour and extra windows that allow an abundance of natural light to flow throughout the home. Surrounded by beautiful established trees and lush tropical greenery, it offers a peaceful, private setting with a wonderful sense of space, tranquillity, and connection to nature.
The Figures:
Annual Body Corporate Fees Approx: $4,590.00
Cairns Regional Council Rates Approx: $1,633.45 per 6 months
Internal Features:
- Recently painted and recarpeted
- High ceilings creating a bright and spacious upstairs living area
- Open-plan lounge and dining area with large split-system air conditioning
- Modern kitchen featuring timber-look vinyl flooring
- Near-new stove, dishwasher, ample storage, and generous bench space
- Main bedroom with ensuite
- Built-in robes and air conditioning to both bedrooms
- Main bathroom conveniently located upstairs
- Includes two beds and electrical items including fridge and microwave
- Internal laundry with fairly new front-loader washing machine
- Blinds throughout
External Features:
- Single remote-controlled garage with shelving
- Security screen doors
- Private, fully fenced front courtyard
- Small, well-maintained complex of only 6 townhouses
- Resort-style swimming pool within the complex
- End position within the complex providing additional privacy
- Surrounded by established tropical gardens and greenery
Prime Location:
Perfectly positioned within easy walking distance of Yorkeys Knob Beach, local cafés, shops, medical facilities, and public transport, this property delivers the ideal balance of privacy, convenience, and coastal living.
Whether you're enjoying a morning walk along the beachfront, casting a line from the nearby marina, or relaxing by the pool, you'll love the laid-back lifestyle this sought-after suburb has to offer.
This is an outstanding opportunity to secure an affordable beachside home in one of Cairns' most desirable coastal communities.
Contact Pauline Humphries today for more information and discover the lifestyle that awaits at beautiful Yorkeys Knob.
All information contained herein is gathered from sources we believe to be reliable. This Office and its Agent provide no guarantees or undertakings concerning the accuracy, completeness, or current nature of the information and disclaim all liability in respect of any errors, inaccuracies or misstatements contained herein. Prospective purchasers must undertake their own due diligence, enquiries and assume various searches to verify the information contained herein.
Listing description written by Pauline Humphries, Twomey Schriber Property Group — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.