Clifton Beach at a glance
3,489
People
$1,212,500
Median sale
$676/wk
Median rent
2.90%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 28 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
QLD › Clifton Beach › Arlington Esplanade
$995,000
For sale
Asking
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
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
$995,000
Asking
No recorded sale for this property.
Clifton Beach at a glance
3,489
People
$1,212,500
Median sale
$676/wk
Median rent
2.90%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 28 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Clifton Beach
-17.9%
Median sale
Suburb $1,212,500
+0.63 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.90%
Suburb median $1,212,500 from 28 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
$45,566 on top of the price (4.6% 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 Clifton Beach'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 $676/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 3.5%. 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
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
Clifton Beach at a glance
3,489
People
$1,212,500
Median sale
$676/wk
Median rent
2.90%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 28 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Property Shop Cairns CityGround Floor Apartment in an Unrivalled Coastal Setting
Positioned on the absolute beachfront at Clifton Beach, this beautifully renovated ground-floor apartment combines contemporary coastal style, effortless comfort, and an enviable tropical lifestyle. Nestled within one of the area's most established and impeccably maintained beachfront communities, residents enjoy direct beach access, lush tropical gardens, and resort-style amenities.
The apartment showcases a sophisticated coastal aesthetic with quality finishes, generous proportions, and seamless indoor-outdoor living. The light-filled open-plan design flows effortlessly to a spacious beachfront patio, where ocean views, the resort pool, and the soothing sounds of the Coral Sea create the perfect backdrop for relaxation and entertaining.
The stylish kitchen offers abundant storage and functionality, while accommodation includes three generous bedrooms, highlighted by a private master retreat with a stunning ensuite. A second contemporary bathroom services the remaining bedrooms.
Adding to its appeal is a rare rear courtyard, providing a private and peaceful outdoor sanctuary.
Just moments from Palm Cove via the scenic beachfront pathway, you'll enjoy easy access to cafés, restaurants, boutique shopping, and waterfront dining, while still embracing the tranquillity of Clifton Beach.
Whether as a permanent residence, luxury coastal escape, or premium investment, this exceptional apartment presents a rare opportunity to secure absolute beachfront living in one of Cairns' most sought-after coastal locations.
Property Highlights:
- Ground-floor beachfront apartment
- Three generous bedrooms, including master with ensuite
- Two bathrooms with quality fittings and fixtures
- Kitchen equipped with Bosch appliances with extensive cabinetry and storage
- Spacious open-plan living and dining areas
- Expansive beachfront patio overlooking the resort pool and Coral Sea
- Private rear courtyard with tropical gardens
- Secure gated complex with intercom entry
- Resort-style swimming pool, spa and pool side toilet & shower
- Immaculately maintained tropical gardens and grounds
- Secure lock-up garage with additional storage space
- Absolute beachfront position with direct beach access
- Easy walk or cycle to Palm Cove's dining and entertainment precinct
A rare combination of beachfront position, quality renovation, and resort-style living, this outstanding apartment offers the ultimate coastal lifestyle in one of Far North Queensland's most coveted beachside locations.
Inspections by appointment or otherwise advertised, contact Leanne Smith for more information 0405 150 999.
Listing description written by Leanne Smith, Property Shop Cairns City — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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