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QLD › Bundaberg East › Donald Smith Dr

U2, 1 Donald Smith Dr, Bundaberg East QLD 4670

For saleBlock of Units

$490,000

For sale

Asking

2

Bedrooms

1

Bathrooms

1

Car spaces

840 m²

Land

Districts ViewPrice evidencePlanningSite constraintsHistoryListing

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Given the $490,000 ask, is this worth your time?

Why this ask?

  • FactListed for sale, asking $490,000(Listing record · 8 July 2026)
  • CalculationLand 840 m² against a 100 m² dwelling — the land is most of what is being bought.(Districts calculation)
  • CalculationAsk is 23% below the Bundaberg East median recorded sale ($640,000, n=40, last 12 months).(Districts calculation from recorded sales)
  • CalculationIf it leased at Bundaberg East's advertised median rent ($550/wk), implied gross yield would be 5.84% — this is not a rent for this listing.(Districts scenario calculation)

What could make it worth more?

  • InterpretationA large lot with a small dwelling means the value case rests on the land and what the zone allows on it, not the house.

What could make it worth less?

No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.

What should you verify next?

  1. 1Official planning layers are still retrieving for this parcel — check back before relying on zoning or overlay absence.
  2. 2No hazard layer has been retrieved — confirm flood, bushfire and heritage exposure from council mapping before an offer.

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

The ask against the evidence

Asking

$490,000

Asking · $583/m² of land

No recorded sale for this property.

Bundaberg East at a glance

3,027

People

$640,000

Median sale

$550/wk

Median rent

4.47%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 40 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Bundaberg East report →

Vs Bundaberg East

-23.4%

Median sale

Suburb $640,000

+1.37 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 4.47%

Suburb median $640,000 from 40 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Total cost to purchase

Purchase Price
$490,000
Stamp Duty (Queensland)
$15,575
Transfer/Registration Fee
$1,691
Mortgage Registration (est., if financed)
$200
Legal & Conveyancing (est.)
$2,000
Building & Pest Inspection (est.)
$700
Rates & Water Adjustment at Settlement (est.)
$800
Total cash required
$510,966

$20,966 on top of the price (4.3% extra)

  • Stamp Duty (Queensland)
  • Transfer/Registration Fee
  • Mortgage Registration
  • Legal & Conveyancing
  • Building & Pest Inspection
  • Rates & Water Adjustment

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.

Rental yield

Pre-filled with Bundaberg East's advertised median rent — not a rent for this listing.

Net yield
4.34%
Annual cashflow (pre-tax)
$-4,230
Interest cover (DSCR)
0.83
Annual rent
$28,600
Operating expenses
$7,350
Loan amount
$392,000
Annual interest
$25,480
Gross yield
5.84%

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.

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Planning

Planning and development

Planning data is being calculated

Development activity

Data unavailable

Source

  • Provider: unavailable
  • Dataset: unavailable
  • Retrieved: not yet retrieved
  • Version: planning-v1

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

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, bushfire and heritage

i

Flood

Not retrieved

Flood exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Bushfire

Not retrieved

Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Heritage

Not retrieved

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

Property history

  1. Listed$490,000available8 July 2026

Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.

Capital growth

QLD

Why this lot, not just this suburb

Why could this property outperform?

Planning 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.

What could kill that thesis?

Confidence: low

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

Income, competition, and yield

What will it realistically rent for?

Confidence: low

No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $550/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms.

What competition will it face?

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.

What does the yield actually look like?

Confidence: low

Gross yield if leased at the suburb aggregate is 5.8%. 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

What this means for this property

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.”

Read more

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

What is known for this property

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

    Unknown

    Planning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.

  • Nearby development pipeline

    Unknown

    Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.

  • Honest achievable rent

    Knownlow

    This 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

    Unknown

    Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.

  • Why is this cheap?

    Unknown

    The constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.

  • Lot-level flood

    Unknown

    Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”

  • Catalyst exposure

    Unknown

    Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.

  • This lot's DA history

    Unknown

    Development applications have not been queried for this parcel.

  • Statutory land value versus ask

    Unknown

    Statutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.

  • Net yield / holding costs

    Unknown

    Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.

Area

Bundaberg East in one glance

Bundaberg East at a glance

3,027

People

$640,000

Median sale

$550/wk

Median rent

4.47%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 40 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Bundaberg East report →

Keep researching

  • Why Bundaberg East? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Bundaberg East →
  • Other records on Donald Smith Dr →

Listing material

Listed by @realty

HOUSE LIKE LIVING | TURNKEY BRICK DUPLEX UNIT | PRIME LOCATION

HOUSE LIKE LIVING | TURNKEY BRICK DUPLEX UNIT | PRIME LOCATION

Introducing... 2/1 Donald Smith Drive Bundaberg East, a neat, low-set brick unit offering comfort, practicality, and a rare sense of independence that feels far more like a house than a unit.

Positioned proudly at the front of a tidy duplex, the home enjoys excellent street appeal, a welcoming façade, and a surprising sense of space and privacy that immediately sets it apart from typical unit living. Ideal for downsizers, first-home buyers, or investors seeking a turn key property in a flood-free location, this home delivers low-maintenance living with long-term peace of mind.

Read the full description

Set on a flat, easy-care allotment, the property has been thoughtfully updated to enhance both presentation and everyday comfort. Fresh internal and external paint and a brand-new 3.8kW solar system provide immediate value while keeping ongoing maintenance and energy costs to a minimum.

Inside, the functional layout features two well-proportioned bedrooms, with the spacious master enjoying its own AC for year-round comfort. Both bedrooms include built-in robes and ceiling fans. The centrally positioned bathroom is well presented and is complemented by a separate toilet for added convenience. The practical kitchen provides generous bench space and flows effortlessly into the open-plan living and dining area, creating a comfortable and cohesive hub for everyday living.

Outside, the single carport is complemented by additional off-street parking, while the usable front lawn offers a rare bonus for unit living providing space to grow or simply relaxing outdoors. The property forms part of a duplex comprising two individually owned, strata-titled units. With no body corporate fees, each owner is responsible for maintaining their own property, offering the autonomy of house-style living without the additional costs often associated with larger unit complexes.

Constructed from solid brick for lasting durability, the home is further enhanced by its flood-free location and outstanding convenience. Medical services, takeaway dining, public transport, and direct access to the Bargara coastline are all just minutes away, while Bundaberg CBD is less than a 10-minute drive. As Bundaberg East continues to grow in popularity, the area offers strong rental demand and excellent long-term appeal for both homeowners and investors alike.

Property Highlights

• 2 bedrooms | 1 bathroom | 1 carport | Solar | Brick Duplex Unit

• AC open-plan living and dining + AC Master bedroom

• Both Bedrooms: Built ins + Fans.

• Fresh internal and external paint + Updated guttering + New 3.8kW Solar

• Bathroom with separate toilet

• Additional parking + Full Fenced Courtyard + Usable front lawn

• No body corporate fees

• Front duplex position with excellent street appeal

• Flood-free Prime Bundaberg East location (close to medical/food/shop/transport)

• Turn key ready!

Investor Advantage

Low-maintenance brick construction, no body corporate fees, strong rental demand, and a highly convenient location combine to create a dependable investment opportunity with excellent long-term potential.

Location Highlights

• Minutes to doctors, pathology, hairdresser, car wash, KFC, Hungry Jack's, Impact Community Services, and public transport.

• Less than 10 minutes to Bundaberg CBD.

• Under 15 minutes to the Bargara coastline.

This is an outstanding opportunity to secure a refreshed, low-maintenance home in one of Bundaberg's most convenient and steadily growing suburbs. Whether you're downsizing, entering the market, or expanding your investment portfolio, this property offers exceptional value, independence, and everyday convenience.

Contact Marcus Groth – atrealty Bundaberg to arrange YOUR private inspection TODAY!

Phone: 0419 970 044 | Email: marcusgroth@atrealty.com.au

Disclaimer: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these particulars, no warranty is given by the vendor or the agent as to their accuracy. Interested parties should not rely on these particulars as representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Although high standards have been used in preparing this document, no legal responsibility can be accepted for any loss or damage resulting from the content or use of this information. Any photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared when taken. Areas, amounts, measurements, distances, and all other numerical information are approximate only. Note: Every care has been taken to verify the accuracy of the details in this advertisement; however, we cannot guarantee its correctness. Prospective purchasers are requested to take necessary action to satisfy themselves with any pertinent matters.

Listing description written by Marcus Groth, @realty — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Broadband
  • Courtyard
  • Fully Fenced
  • Outdoor Entertaining
  • Solar Panels
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