Cooktown at a glance
3,193
People
$525,000
Median sale
$386/wk
Median rent
3.82%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 5 recorded sales (last 24 months) — a Districts calculation.
For sale
For sale
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
1,012 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
No recorded sale price for this property yet.
Cooktown at a glance
3,193
People
$525,000
Median sale
$386/wk
Median rent
3.82%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 5 recorded sales (last 24 months) — a Districts calculation.
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 $386/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
Cooktown at a glance
3,193
People
$525,000
Median sale
$386/wk
Median rent
3.82%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 5 recorded sales (last 24 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Cooktown Real EstatePositioned on a generous 1,012m² Mixed Use allotment, 81 Hope Street presents an excellent opportunity for homeowners, investors and buyers looking for future development potential.
Offered with a 12-month lease to the Queensland Police Service (QPS) at $550 per week, this property provides an attractive rental income from day one, while offering the flexibility and potential of a substantial town block. Set towards the rear of the allotment and surrounded by established shady trees, the elevated highset home enjoys privacy from the street and a peaceful outlook. Conveniently located close to town amenities, the property combines comfortable living with a strong investment proposition.
As you make your way upstairs, you are welcomed by a large L-shaped entertaining deck, the perfect place to enjoy the tropical Cooktown lifestyle, entertain guests or unwind while taking in beautiful sunsets over the Endeavour River. Inside, double doors open into the spacious main living area, with the kitchen, dining and lounge connected by an open-plan layout. The kitchen is well equipped with a double sink, rangehood, dishwasher and electric stove, while a convenient servery opens directly onto the deck, making entertaining effortless. The home offers three generous bedrooms, each featuring open built-in cupboards and split-system air-conditioning for year-round comfort. The bathroom and laundry are conveniently positioned away from the main living area and include a bathtub with overhead shower, separate toilet and internal laundry.
Downstairs, the property provides a concrete-floored carport extending beneath the home, along with a large lockable storage room providing plenty of room for tools, equipment, vehicles or additional storage. The immediate yard surrounding the home is fully fenced.
Property Features
1,012m² Mixed Use allotment
12-month QPS lease at $550 per week
Elevated highset home positioned towards the rear of the block
Large L-shaped entertaining deck
Beautiful sunset views towards the Endeavour River
3 spacious bedrooms with built-in cupboards
Split-system air-conditioning throughout
Open-plan kitchen, dining and living area
Dishwasher and kitchen servery to the deck
Bathroom with bathtub and overhead shower
Separate toilet, Internal laundry
Concrete carport beneath the home
Large lockable storage area
Fully fenced immediate yard
Development Potential
The Mixed Use zoning adds another layer of opportunity for the future. Subject to Council approval and the applicable planning requirements, the substantial frontage and land area may provide potential for additional development, another dwelling, a shed or further improvements, or even the possibility of building underneath the existing home (STCA).
Whether you're looking for a secure investment with a government tenant, a home with rental income, or a property offering future development potential, 81 Hope Street is well worth inspecting.
Convenient Cooktown Location
Ideally positioned close to shops, service stations, John Street Oval, Finch Bay, local schools and the hospital, this property offers the convenience of town living while retaining a private and relaxed feel.
Listing description written by Ariah Bolton, Cooktown Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.