Garbutt at a glance
2,507
People
$620,000
Median sale
$417/wk
Median rent
3.50%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 31 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
QLD › Garbutt › Chandler St
$583,000
Last sold
30 Oct 2025
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
3
Car spaces
607 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
$583,000
30 Oct 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Garbutt (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $616/m² of land (n=98). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Garbutt at a glance
2,507
People
$620,000
Median sale
$417/wk
Median rent
3.50%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 31 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Garbutt
-6.0%
Median sale
Suburb $620,000
+0.22 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.50%
Suburb median $620,000 from 31 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 $417/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
Garbutt at a glance
2,507
People
$620,000
Median sale
$417/wk
Median rent
3.50%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 31 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Raine & Horne TownsvilleRaine & Horne Townsville, in conjunction with Steve Leaumont, proudly presents
65 Chandler Street, Garbutt - A Much-Loved Family Home with Endless Possibilities
Offered to the market for the first time in over a decade, this charming mid-1960s residence is filled with warmth, history, and opportunity. Loved by just two families since its construction, the home sits proudly on a generous 607m² allotment in the heart of Garbutt, one of Townsville's most convenient and connected suburbs.
This versatile dual-level home boasts four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a unique creative edge that sets it apart. Whether you're a growing family, multi-generational household, or a professional seeking space and inspiration, this property is ready to welcome you.
Adding to its appeal is a beautifully converted rear shed, now a bright and inspiring art and photography studio-perfect for creatives, home-based businesses, or those seeking extra living space.
Key Features
• Upstairs Living (Approx. 110m²):
• Three spacious bedrooms with polished timber flooring
• Generous lounge and dining area
• Fully equipped kitchen with great storage
• Family bathroom
• Light, airy, and move-in ready
Downstairs Retreat:
• Large fourth studio/bedroom with walk-in robe
• Rumpus/studio-style living area with kitchen
• Second bathroom
• Private access-ideal for teenagers, guests, or dual-living potential
• Studio Shed (Converted 2020):
• Light-filled, fully insulated creative space
• New roof sheeting & double casement windows for natural airflow
• Storage room plus curtains for controlled light
• The ultimate artist's, hobbyist's, or home-business studio
Outdoor Living:
• Spacious concreted entertaining area linking home & studio
• Fully fenced yard with 6-foot fencing and electric gate
• Secure parking for up to 3 vehicles, caravan, or boat
Garden & Lifestyle:
• Established fruit trees: lemon, lime, banana & passionfruit
• Custom-built swing set & sandpit for the kids
• Relaxed family-friendly backyard designed for fun & entertaining
Extra Comforts:
• Split-system air-conditioning throughout
• NBN Fibre to the Premises + strong 5G coverage
• Full termite & pest treatment completed Dec 2024
• Reclad & repainted in 2020
• Prime Location
• Directly across from Garbutt State School
• Within the Pimlico State High School catchment
• Near Belgian Gardens State School
• 2 minutes to the airport & IGA supermarket
• 7 minutes to Castletown Shopping Centre or the beach
• 10 minutes to the CBD, QCB Stadium & V8 Supercars track
• Easy access to hospitals & leading private schools
Your Chance to Continue a Legacy
Some furniture and appliances (including Westinghouse fridge, freezers, bar fridge, and near-new washing machine) may be available with the sale.
This is more than just a house-it's a home full of soul and opportunity. Whether you want to restore its retro charm, modernise to your own taste, or simply move straight in and enjoy, the choice is yours.
Contact Steve Leaumont on 0499 500 032 today to arrange your private inspection and experience the heart and soul of 65 Chandler Street for yourself.
Disclaimer: All interested parties should conduct their own due diligence. Photographs may include file images and may not reflect the property's current condition. Raine & Horne Townsville (S&S Properties PTY LTD) accepts no liability for inaccuracies or omissions.
Listing description written by Steve Leaumont, Raine & Horne Townsville — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.