Whitfield at a glance
4,412
People
$1,100,000
Median sale
$588/wk
Median rent
2.78%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 19 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
QLD › Whitfield › Mcmanus St
$700,000
For sale
Asking
4
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
684 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
$700,000
Asking · $1,023/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Whitfield at a glance
4,412
People
$1,100,000
Median sale
$588/wk
Median rent
2.78%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 19 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Whitfield
-36.4%
Median sale
Suburb $1,100,000
+1.59 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.78%
Suburb median $1,100,000 from 19 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
$30,894 on top of the price (4.4% 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 Whitfield'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 $588/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 4.4%. 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
Whitfield at a glance
4,412
People
$1,100,000
Median sale
$588/wk
Median rent
2.78%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 19 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Twomey Schriber Property GroupWelcome to your own private oasis nestled in the highly sought-after foothills of Whitfield. Situated on a generous 684m² allotment, 71 McManus Street presents an exceptional opportunity to secure a highly liveable family home in one of Cairns' most desirable lifestyle pockets. Combining traditional tropical warmth with functional modern elements, this property is perfectly configured for growing families, first-home buyers, or astute investors looking to capitalise on the area's robust market demand.
Step inside to discover a bright and breezy floor plan with a comfortable and open plan living space. The heart of the home features a living room that flows seamlessly into a contemporary kitchen, thoughtfully finished with durable tiled flooring and premium fixtures. Offering four comfortable bedrooms equipped with air conditioning, the layout ensures that every member of the household has their own private sanctuary to relax and unwind.
The true crown jewel of this property awaits in the backyard. Designed for the classic North Queensland lifestyle, the outdoor entertaining area features a sparkling in-ground swimming pool bordered by lush tropical greenery. The generous block provides a fully fenced yard where children and pets can play safely under your watchful eye. Rounding out the exterior features is a secure, two-car garage.
Beyond the boundaries of this peaceful retreat, an enviable urban lifestyle unfolds. This pristine pocket of Whitfield places you only moments away from Edge Hill's famous cafe culture, fine dining restaurants, and the iconic Cairns Botanic Gardens. Whether you are looking for a beautiful house to call home or a resilient, high-yield asset to add to your property portfolio, this McManus Street gem ticks every single box.
The property is vacant and will be sold with vacant possession, with a 30 or 60 day settlement available. The seller is also open to granting the buyer early occupation from the date the contract goes unconditional, at a discounted weekly rate, if required.
Current rental appraisal - $710 - $750 per week
Property Features
- Four air-conditioned bedrooms
- Bright, open-plan living and dining space
- Living room flowing to the kitchen
- Contemporary kitchen with premium fixtures
- Durable tiled flooring throughout main living areas
- Sparkling in-ground swimming pool
- Covered outdoor entertaining area
- Lush tropical landscaping
- Fully fenced yard - safe for kids and pets
- Secure two-car garage
- New Roof
- Generous 684m² allotment
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 Alexie Aristides, Twomey Schriber Property Group — 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.