Shorncliffe at a glance
1,929
People
$1,450,000
Median sale
$480/wk
Median rent
1.72%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 13 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
QLD › Shorncliffe › Cotton St
$1,990,000
For sale
Asking
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
3
Car spaces
405 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
Asking
$1,990,000
Asking · $4,914/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Shorncliffe at a glance
1,929
People
$1,450,000
Median sale
$480/wk
Median rent
1.72%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 13 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Shorncliffe
+37.2%
Median sale
Suburb $1,450,000
-0.47 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 1.72%
Suburb median $1,450,000 from 13 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
$107,325 on top of the price (5.4% 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 Shorncliffe'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 $480/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 1.3%. 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
UnknownArea
Shorncliffe at a glance
1,929
People
$1,450,000
Median sale
$480/wk
Median rent
1.72%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 13 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by McKeering Real Estate** Welcoming Viewing by Private Appointment **
Opportunities in Shorncliffe’s most iconic streets are famously rare, but a chance to secure a home of this calibre on Cotton Street—nestled deep within the suburb's exclusive "Golden Triangle"—is truly a once-in-a-lifetime prospect.
Statistically recognised as Brisbane’s most tightly held suburb, Shorncliffe properties are fiercely guarded by locals who simply refuse to leave.
This classic two-story Queenslander commands attention with its timeless character, soaring ceilings, and a spectacular resort-style pool that transforms everyday bayside living into a permanent vacation. The instructions are clear: this landmark residence must be sold. Act now or wait years for another chance in this tightly held pocket.
Property Overview:
• Classic Queenslander Architecture: Stunning aesthetic façade featuring a traditional front porch, picket fence, and elegant bay window.
• Period Grandeur: Soaring VJ ceilings, polished timber floors, and intricate traditional detailing maintained beautifully throughout.
• Master Retreat: Upper-level master suite complete with a private ensuite and a classic bay window for a serene morning outlook.
• Chef’s Kitchen: Gourmet stone benchtops, 900mm electric oven with gas cooktop, and premium dishwasher.
• Seamless Entertaining: Bifold windows in the main living zone flood the space with natural light and provide a direct visual connection to the pool area.
• Dual-Level Living: Internal staircase leads to a second lower-level living area, two additional built-in bedrooms, and a main bathroom—the ultimate layout for teenagers, multi-generational living, or guests.
• Resort Oasis: Large inground swimming pool framed by an expansive lounging deck and an undercover entertaining area accessed via elegant French doors.
• Modern Comfort: Fully ducted air-conditioning on the upper level and split systems downstairs for perfect year-round climate control.
Location Highlights:
• 250m to Shorncliffe Train Station for a stress-free, direct rail connection straight into the Brisbane CBD
• 400m to prestigious St Patrick’s College – exceptional convenience for one of the area’s premier schools
• 500m to Shorncliffe State School – located safely within this highly sought-after primary catchment
• 600m to the iconic Shorncliffe Pier & Foreshore for bayside walks, stunning sunsets, and the ultimate coastal lifestyle
• 850m to the Queensland Cruising Yacht Club – perfect for the local sailing enthusiast
• 1.5km to Sandgate Town Centre for quick access to local supermarkets, boutique shopping, and a vibrant café culture
Listing description written by Jacqui McKeering, McKeering Real Estate — 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.