Kelso at a glance
11,067
People
$628,750
Median sale
$513/wk
Median rent
4.24%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 60 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
QLD › Kelso › Raffles Ct
$599,000
For sale
Asking
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
851 m²
Land
Districts View
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
$599,000
Asking · $704/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Kelso at a glance
11,067
People
$628,750
Median sale
$513/wk
Median rent
4.24%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 60 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Kelso
-4.7%
Median sale
Suburb $628,750
+0.21 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 4.24%
Suburb median $628,750 from 60 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
$25,884 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 Kelso'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 $513/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 4.5%. 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
Kelso at a glance
11,067
People
$628,750
Median sale
$513/wk
Median rent
4.24%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 60 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Harcourts Kingsberry TownsvilleWelcome to 8 Raffles Court, Kelso – a beautifully updated home that blends modern comfort with effortless family living. Positioned in a peaceful court, this inviting residence has been thoughtfully refreshed throughout, allowing you to simply move in and enjoy.
Step inside to discover a freshly painted interior complemented by stylish new flooring that flows throughout the living areas. The renovated bathroom showcases contemporary finishes and a sleek walk-in shower, adding a touch of luxury to everyday living.
Outside is where this home truly shines. A huge covered entertaining area overlooks the sparkling swimming pool, creating the perfect setting for weekend BBQs, family gatherings, or relaxing while the kids enjoy endless summer fun. Completing the package is the new pebbled driveway, adding both street appeal and practicality.
FEATURES OF ‘YOUR’ NEW HOME
•Three generous sized carpeted bedrooms, two with built in robes
•Beautifully renovated bathroom with modern walk-in shower
•Freshly painted throughout
•Stylish new flooring in living areas
•Brand-new curtains throughout
•Sparkling in-ground swimming pool
•Large internal laundry
•Fully functional modern kitchen with gas stand alone stove, ample bench and cupboard space (new kitchen doors on back order)
•Expansive covered outdoor entertaining area
•New driveway providing excellent street appeal
•Newly reinvented garden beds
•Double side access perfect for boat or caravan
•Quiet cul-de-sac location.
•Move-in ready with nothing left to do
Whether you are searching for your first home, looking to downsize, or wanting a quality investment, this exceptional property represents outstanding value in a family-friendly Kelso location.
Location
Kelso is minutes to major shopping centres, public and private schools, daycare centres, The Ring Road, JCU, The Townsville University Hospital, Riverway, restaurants, cafes and bars.
Disclaimer: While all care has been taken to ensure the information provided herein is correct, we do not take responsibility for any inaccuracies and we accept no liability for any errors or exclusions (including but not limited to a property's land size, floor plans and building age). Accordingly all interested parties should make their own enquiries and obtain their own legal advice.
Listing description written by Stephanie Turnbull, Harcourts Kingsberry Townsville — 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.