Queenstown at a glance
1,828
People
$205,000
Median sale
$292/wk
Median rent
7.41%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 54 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
TAS › Queenstown › Esplanade
$260,000
For sale
Asking
2
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
3
Car spaces
809 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
$260,000
Asking · $321/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Queenstown (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $342/m² of land (n=135). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Queenstown at a glance
1,828
People
$205,000
Median sale
$292/wk
Median rent
7.41%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 54 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Queenstown
+26.8%
Median sale
Suburb $205,000
-1.57 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 7.41%
Suburb median $205,000 from 54 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
$12,292 on top of the price (4.7% 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: Tasmania schedules from 2026-07-01. Ongoing council rates and land tax are not included.
Pre-filled with Queenstown'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.
Records
Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.
Capital growth
TASPlanning 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 for this property.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $292/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 for this property. 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 5.8%. 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
UnknownNearby development applications are not loaded for this property.
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
Queenstown at a glance
1,828
People
$205,000
Median sale
$292/wk
Median rent
7.41%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 54 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Roberts Real Estate BurnieWhether you're looking for a comfortable home, a weekend escape, or a high-performing investment, 80 Esplanade, Queenstown offers an exceptional opportunity in the heart of Tasmania's spectacular West Coast.
Currently operating as the well-regarded Airbnb "Queenie Shack," this charming two-bedroom home has delivered an approximate 9.5% yield over the past three years, making it an attractive option for investors seeking an established short-term accommodation business.
The home offers two comfortable bedrooms, one bathroom, and a welcoming living area complete with both a wood heater and heat pump for year round comfort.
A sunny front deck provides the perfect place to relax, while the rear carport and storage shed add practical convenience.
Perfectly positioned directly opposite the Queenstown Swimming Pool and Sports Centre, the property is just minutes from the Town Centre and ideally located to cater to the growing number of visitors exploring Tasmania's iconic West Coast.
"Queenie Shack" has developed a loyal guest base, attracting mountain bikers, trail runners, bushwalkers, anglers, nature lovers, and heritage tourists, all drawn to Queenstown's unique landscape and experiences. The town's renowned Unconformity arts festival and vibrant creative scene continue to strengthen its appeal as a year-round destination.
Property Features:
• Established Airbnb business - "Queenie Shack"
• Approximate 9.5% yield over the past three years*
• Fully furnished
• Two bedrooms, one bathroom
• Wood heater and heat pump
• Rear carport
• Separate storage shed
• Sunny front deck
• Close to shops, cafés, schools and local amenities
• Strong appeal to adventure, nature, heritage and arts tourism
• Opposite the Queenstown Swimming Pool and Sports Centre
• Ideal as a permanent residence, holiday home or investment
Opportunities to secure an established accommodation business with a proven track record and excellent lifestyle appeal are becoming increasingly rare. Whether you're looking to continue the success of "Queenie Shack" or simply enjoy everything Tasmania's West Coast has to offer, 80 Esplanade is ready for its next chapter. Yield is approximate and based on the current owner's historical performance. Buyers should undertake their own financial due diligence.
Roberts Real Estate have obtained all information in this document from sources considered to be reliable; however, we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Prospective purchasers are advised to carry out their own investigations. All measurements are approximate. Please note, photos are indicative of the property only.
Listing description written by Nadia Burke, Roberts Real Estate Burnie — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.