Railway Estate at a glance
3,034
People
$650,000
Median sale
$502/wk
Median rent
4.02%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 52 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
QLD › Railway Estate › Ninth Ave
$1,000,000
Last sold
23 Feb 2026
5
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
4
Car spaces
809 m²
Land
214 m²
Building
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
Last sold
$1,000,000
23 Feb 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Railway Estate (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $939/m² of land (n=97). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Railway Estate at a glance
3,034
People
$650,000
Median sale
$502/wk
Median rent
4.02%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 52 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Railway Estate
+53.8%
Median sale
Suburb $650,000
-1.41 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 4.02%
Suburb median $650,000 from 52 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
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 $502/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
Railway Estate at a glance
3,034
People
$650,000
Median sale
$502/wk
Median rent
4.02%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 52 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Elevate Property PartnersPositioned in one of Townsville's most character-filled inner-city suburbs, this beautifully renovated Queenslander offers space, privacy and relaxed tropical living just five minutes from the CBD. Railway Estate is known for its wide streets, classic homes and convenient access to Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Palmer Street dining and The Strand, making it an appealing location for families and professionals alike.
Architecturally reimagined by award-winning Troppo Architects, the home blends heritage charm with practical modern design. Multiple living zones are spread across two levels, complemented by five bedrooms. The open plan kitchen features stainless steel appliances, a generous island bench and breakfast bar, connecting seamlessly to the main living/dining area and outdoor entertaining areas.
Character details including tongue and groove walls, casement windows and vintage 1930s light fittings are thoughtfully retained, while recently upgraded split system air-conditioning (excluding the master), new external paint will keep the property fresh and vibrant for years to come. The property also boasts stunning natural light, ventilation and well-designed storage solutions enhance everyday comfort.
Set on a generous 809sqm allotment, the outdoor spaces are designed for year-round enjoyment. A covered tiled entertaining area overlooks the 8m x 4m inground pool by Kookaburra Pools, complete with a new pump and chlorinator. Established native gardens, fruit trees and raised herb beds create a private tropical setting that regularly attracts Ulysses and Cairns Birdwing butterflies. A professionally constructed nine-hole mini golf course adds a unique recreational feature, while solar power with a new inverter (3kW system) and solar hot water improve energy efficiency. Ample parking (both undercover and off street) accommodates multiple vehicles, a caravan or boat.
Your Home:
• Five bedrooms plus a dressing room (optionality for multiple uses);
• Open plan living and dining plus additional downstairs living area;
• Modernised kitchen with stone benchtops & stainless steel appliances;
• Master bedroom opening via French doors to enclosed upstairs verandah;
• Custom-built closet with additional overhead storage;
• Main bathroom with separate bath and shower, plus second bathroom downstairs;
• Separate internal laundry with additional kitchen storage with floor-to-ceiling shelving/storage options;
• Engineered spiral timber and steel staircase;
• Tongue and groove wall panelling, casement windows and vintage light fittings;
• Recently upgraded split system air-conditioning (master excluded);
• New external repaint just completed with fresh internal paint.
Your Property:
• Large 809 sqm established allotment;
• 8m x 4m inground pool with new pump and chlorinator;
• Covered ceramic tiled outdoor entertaining area;
• 40+sqm professionally built nine-hole mini golf course;
• Established native gardens attracting Ulysses and Cairns Birdwing butterflies;
• Fruit trees and raised herb gardens;
• 3kW solar system with new inverter;
• Solar hot water system;
• Additional garden shed;
• Driveway parking for two vehicles side-by-side (room for caravan);
• Lockable carport with tandem parking for two vehicles.
The Location:
• Five minutes to Townsville CBD;
• Walking distance to Queensland Country Bank Stadium;
• Close to Palmer Street dining precinct;
• Easy access to The Strand and waterfront;
• Established inner-city suburb with character homes;
• Convenient access to schools, shops and public transport.
With flexible living spaces, standout recreational features and established tropical gardens, this home offers a balance of character, comfort and practicality in a highly convenient location. Ideal for families, professionals working from home or buyers seeking an inner-city lifestyle with space to spread out, it presents a rare opportunity in tightly held Railway Estate.
For more information please complete an enquiry below, or contact Ben Waugh on 0487 730 456.
Disclaimer: Interested individuals should independently verify the accuracy and current relevance of the provided information. The agent cannot guarantee the correctness of the details shared. It is recommended that you rely on your own inspections and investigations to determine if this property meets your needs, as the information provided is general in nature. Elevate Property Partners assumes no liability for any loss incurred due to inaccuracies or omissions.
Listing description written by Ben Waugh, Elevate Property Partners — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.