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 › Palm Ave
$1,100,000
For sale
Asking
$900,000
Last sold
29 Jan 2025
1
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
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
$1,100,000
Asking · $2,716/m² of land
Last recorded sale $900,000 (29 Jan 2025).
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Shorncliffe (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $2,743/m² of land (n=53). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
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
-24.1%
Median sale
Suburb $1,450,000
+0.55 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.
$52,007 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: 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. No recorded off-street parking — often a discount versus the suburb median for the same beds.
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 2.3%. 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 EstateBlink and you’ll miss it. Opportunities to break into Shorncliffe—officially Brisbane’s most tightly held suburb—are incredibly rare, and at an entry-level price point, they are practically unheard of. If you have been waiting for your moment to secure a slice of this coveted bayside lifestyle, the time to act is right now. This is your foot in the door, but you will need to move fast.
Behind its charming facade, this beautifully presented Workers Cottage Queenslander delivers far more than meets the eye. Surprisingly spacious, the home offers a seamless blend of classic charm and modern updates, featuring high ceilings, VJ walls, and stunning timber floors alongside a freshly updated kitchen and bathroom. With a versatile sleepout serving as an optional second bedroom or nursery, this unique property is perfectly move-in ready and ideal for those seeking a charming, low-maintenance lifestyle with massive future upside.
Property Features:
• One Great Sized Bedroom: Complete with built-in cupboards for effortless storage.
• Versatile Study: Easily serves as a nursery, home office, or a cosy second bedroom.
• Timeless Character: Beautiful VJ walls, stunning timber floors, and high ceilings create a warm, inviting atmosphere.
• Modern Updates: Fully updated kitchen and bathroom mean you can move straight in with nothing left to do.
• Workshop Area Below: Excellent under-house space for storage, hobbies, or DIY projects.
• Great Sized Backyard: A rare find that offers plenty of space for pets, gardening, or outdoor entertaining.
• Huge Future Potential: Raise, renovate, or simply land-bank in a blue-ribbon location.
Location & Proximity:
True to its name, Palm Avenue is a wide, magnificent street lined with majestic palm trees that lead you straight to the waterfront. From your doorstep, the very best of Shorncliffe’s relaxed coastal lifestyle is just a short stroll away:
• 300m to the best coffee and brunch in town at Wired Owl and Witch’n Kitchen.
• 300m to convenient bus connections servicing a variety of schools across town.
• 400m walk to grab fresh seafood straight from the local trawler's night catch.
• 550m walk to Shorncliffe Train Station for an effortless commute.
• 600m to Shorncliffe State Primary School and 700m to St Patrick’s College.
• 1km to the Sandgate Golf Club, Queensland Cruising Yacht Club, and the public boat ramp.
• 1.3km to the bustling heart of Sandgate’s Town Centre.
Perfectly positioned on Brisbane's north side, Shorncliffe offers a quick 30-minute train ride to the CBD alongside easy access to major highways and the Brisbane Airport. There is a reason Shorncliffe was recorded as Brisbane’s most tightly held suburb*; once people buy here, they simply never want to leave. Don't let this rare entry-level window close.
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.