Russell Island at a glance
5,468
People
$187,500
Median sale
$464/wk
Median rent
12.87%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 86 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
QLD › Russell Island › Burke Ave
0
Bedrooms
0
Bathrooms
0
Car spaces
711 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
No recorded sale price for this property yet.
Local land rate: recorded Land sales in Russell Island (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $193/m² of land (n=54). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Russell Island at a glance
5,468
People
$187,500
Median sale
$464/wk
Median rent
12.87%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 86 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
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 $464/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms. No recorded off-street parking — often a discount versus the suburb median for the same beds.
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
Russell Island at a glance
5,468
People
$187,500
Median sale
$464/wk
Median rent
12.87%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 86 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by LJ Hooker Bay IslandsPositioned near one of the island’s higher points and sitting approximately 29 metres above sea level, this generous 711sqm block offers the perfect foundation for a larger home with potential southern and western views. With a gentle slope from the street, the land is naturally suited for capturing outlooks and creating a private, elevated setting.
Located in a growing part of Russell Island, this block provides both space and flexibility. Land size directly impacts the type of home allowed, and at over 700sqm you can typically build a 3–4 bedroom residence, add a pool or spa, and still have room for a large shed (STC).
Low holding costs add to the appeal. Power and water run past the property, but with services not yet connected, there are no quarterly bills while you hold the land. Power connection currently has a 91-day lead time, giving ample opportunity to obtain a DA and even install septic before connection is activated.
The block remains uncleared bushland with small trees and light scrub—easy to clear once your building permit is issued. With no neighbours and no council requirement for regular mowing or slashing, your holding costs stay minimal—unlike many blocks where this is mandatory every six weeks.
? Elevated location near a high point of the island
? 711sqm — approx. 40% larger than standard 500sqm blocks
? Flexibility for a larger home, pool/spa, and big shed (STC)
? Quiet bush setting with potential south & west views
? Low holding costs: services available in the street but not connected
? No mandatory regular mowing/slashing required
? Council-owned blocks on both sides
? Lots of small trees makes for a cheaper and easier clear
? Just 2.4km to the boat ramp
? Second brand new vehicle ferry to the island from 2026, improving access and likely boosting demand and values
? Great fast ferry service with discounted fares for residents
Just a 20-minute ferry ride from the mainland at Redland Bay, Russell Island is perfectly positioned—40 minutes to Brisbane in one direction and 40 minutes to the Gold Coast in the other. Simply drive to Redland Bay Marina, hop on the ferry, and take a short 100m stroll to LJ Hooker Bay Islands. Your next adventure begins here.
Please call Scott on 0450 522 399 to enquire today.
Listing description written by Scott Cooper, LJ Hooker Bay Islands — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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