Runaway Bay at a glance
9,774
People
$1,660,000
Median sale
$792/wk
Median rent
2.48%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 49 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
QLD › Runaway Bay › Oatland Esplanade
For sale
For sale
2
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
No recorded sale price for this property yet.
Runaway Bay at a glance
9,774
People
$1,660,000
Median sale
$792/wk
Median rent
2.48%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 49 recorded sales (last 12 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 $792/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
Runaway Bay at a glance
9,774
People
$1,660,000
Median sale
$792/wk
Median rent
2.48%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 49 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Ray White Surfers ParadiseAuction Date: Thursday, 17 September 2026 at 11:00am
Auction Location: In-Rooms, Ray White Surfers Paradise, Level 2/50 Cavill Avenue, Surfers Paradise
The executors have given clear instructions this property must be sold on or before auction. All written offers submitted prior to auction will be considered.
The Emma Grant Team are proud to present 13/5-7 Oatland Esplanade, Runaway Bay. Positioned within the tightly held Leeward Tower, this spacious two-bedroom apartment captures spectacular views across the Broadwater, surrounding parkland and Bayview Harbour Marina an outlook that can never be built out.
Built in 1989 by renowned developer Ron McMaster, Leeward Tower is a testament to an era when high-rise apartments were built with exceptional proportions, quality and longevity. Decades later, the building remains one of Runaway Bay's most highly regarded residential towers, with apartments rarely offered to the market.
Offering approximately 157m2; of generous living, this freshly updated residence combines space, views and lifestyle in an outstanding waterfront location.
The open-plan living and dining area flows seamlessly onto a large wraparound balcony, creating the perfect place to relax, entertain and take in the magnificent Broadwater outlook.
The floor plan has been thoughtfully designed with the two bedrooms separated by the central living areas, providing excellent privacy. Both king-sized bedrooms enjoy water views and direct balcony access, while the master suite features a walk-in robe and private ensuite.
Freshly repainted and re-carpeted, the apartment presents beautifully while still offering scope for a new owner to add their own style over time.
Property Features
* Approximately 157m2; of spacious apartment living
* Spectacular Broadwater, parkland and marina views
* Large wraparound balcony
* Open-plan living and dining
* Beautifully appointed kitchen with excellent storage and Broadwater outlook
* Two king-sized bedrooms with water views and balcony access
* Master suite with walk-in robe and ensuite
* Two bathrooms plus a completely seperate and large laundry with built in cupboards
* Ceiling fan in main living area
* Freshly repainted and re-carpeted
* Secure, exclusive basement car parking
* Exceptional floor plan with excellent separation between bedrooms
Resort-Style Living at Leeward Tower. Residents enjoy an impressive selection of facilities surrounded by beautifully maintained landscaped gardens, including:
* Heated resort-style swimming pool and spa
* Competition-sized tennis court
* Fully equipped gymnasium
* Sauna
* Three BBQ and function areas
* On-site management
* Secure basement parking
* Visitor parking
* CCTV coverage and secure building access
* Bayview Harbour overnight security patrols
For those who love the boating lifestyle, there is also the opportunity to lease or purchase an approximately 8-metre marina berth nearby at Bayview Harbour Yacht Squadron, subject to availability.
Outgoings
Council Rates: Approximately $1,384.11 half-yearly
Water Rates: Approximately $393.46 per quarter
Body Corporate: Approximately $206 per week ($10,744 per annum)
Body corporate contributions include on-site management, building maintenance, sinking and administration fund contributions, building insurance, landscaped common areas and access to the extensive resident facilities.
The Runaway Bay Lifestyle
Positioned moments from the Broadwater, this is a location that places the very best of the northern Gold Coast lifestyle within easy reach.
Enjoy walking and cycling tracks along the waterfront, local cafe's and restaurants, Runaway Bay Shopping Centre, Harbour Town Premium Outlets and the extensive sporting facilities surrounding the Runaway Bay Sports Complex and Gold Coast Performance Centre.
The property is also conveniently located near St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School, Biggera Waters State School, local childcare and community facilities, Griffith University and the Gold Coast University Hospital.
The Gold Coast's beaches are within easy reach, while convenient access to the M1 provides straightforward travel north to Brisbane or south towards Coolangatta.
This is a deceased estate and the instructions are clear it must be sold.
All written offers prior to auction will be considered.
Inspect this exceptional Leeward Tower residence and secure a spacious Broadwater apartment with views, lifestyle and a location that are increasingly difficult to replicate.
Listing description written by Emma Grant, Ray White Surfers Paradise — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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