North Ward at a glance
5,297
People
$1,275,000
Median sale
$535/wk
Median rent
2.18%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 25 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
QLD › North Ward › The Strand
$250,000
For sale
Asking
1
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
0
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
$250,000
Asking
No recorded sale for this property.
North Ward at a glance
5,297
People
$1,275,000
Median sale
$535/wk
Median rent
2.18%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 25 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs North Ward
-80.4%
Median sale
Suburb $1,275,000
+8.95 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.18%
Suburb median $1,275,000 from 25 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
$11,449 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 North Ward'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 $535/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 11.1%. 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
North Ward at a glance
5,297
People
$1,275,000
Median sale
$535/wk
Median rent
2.18%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 25 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Raine & Horne TownsvilleRaine & Horne Townsville, in proud partnership with Steve Leaumont & Scarlett Stinton, is delighted to present one of the smartest lifestyle investments currently available on Townsville's iconic waterfront.
Welcome to Apartment 211, Aquarius on The Strand.
Imagine owning your very own beachfront holiday escape where every visit feels like a tropical getaway. Wake to breathtaking sunrises over Cleveland Bay, enjoy your morning coffee overlooking Magnetic Island, spend the day relaxing beside the resort-style pool or strolling along The Strand, then simply lock the door when you leave, knowing your apartment can continue generating income while you're away.
This is more than just an apartment-it's a lifestyle investment that allows you to enjoy the very best of Townsville whenever you choose, while producing an attractive return the rest of the year.
Currently operating as a highly successful holiday apartment, this is a genuine turnkey opportunity. Continue the existing holiday letting business from day one, or simply reserve the dates that suit your lifestyle and let the apartment work for you for the remainder of the year.
Whether it's weekend escapes, winter holidays, family getaways or a convenient city base, you'll always have your own slice of paradise waiting.
The Apartment
Designed for comfort, convenience and low-maintenance living, the apartment offers:
Spacious open-plan studio design
Comfortable sleeping area with double bed
Relaxing lounge and dining space
Functional kitchenette complete with fridge/freezer, crockery and cutlery
Private balcony overlooking The Strand with spectacular views across Cleveland Bay to Magnetic Island
Well-appointed bathroom with shower over bath and generous vanity
Simply arrive with your suitcase and start enjoying everything this incredible location has to offer.
The Lifestyle Everyone Dreams Of
Step outside your front door and you'll immediately understand why The Strand remains Townsville's most sought-after destination.
Enjoy morning walks along the foreshore, waterfront dining, vibrant cafés, weekend markets and breathtaking sunsets, all just metres from your apartment.
Leave the car behind because everything is within easy walking distance, including:
The Strand beachfront
Watermark Restaurant
Seaview Hotel
The Surf Club
Cafés, bars and restaurants
Flinders Street dining precinct
Townsville CBD
Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal
Whether you're holidaying yourself or welcoming guests from around Australia and overseas, this location is second to none.
Resort Living Every Day
Aquarius offers exceptional facilities including:
Resort-style swimming pool
Entertaining area
Secure building with key-tag access
Lift access to all levels
Professionally maintained complex
Why You'll Love This Opportunity
• Your own beachfront holiday apartment
• Holiday whenever it suits you
• Generate income while you're away
• Proven holiday letting history - With future booking
• Outstanding occupancy in one of Townsville's highest-demand tourist locations
• Fully furnished and ready to continue operating
• Low-maintenance "lock-up-and-leave" ownership
Properties offering the flexibility to holiday, invest and generate income all in one package are becoming increasingly difficult to secure.
Whether you're looking for your own coastal escape, a weekend retreat, or a high-performing holiday investment, Apartment 211 represents an outstanding opportunity to own a piece of one of Queensland's most desirable waterfront destinations.
Your holidays begin the day you settle. Your investment begins the day your guests arrive.
Contact Steve Leaumont on 0499 500 032 today to arrange your private inspection or request further information.
Disclaimer:
This information has been prepared by Raine & Horne Townsville (S & S Properties Pty Ltd) as a general guide only. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, no warranty or representation is made as to its correctness. Interested parties should make their own enquiries and seek independent legal, financial and building advice. All figures and measurements are approximate.
Listing description written by Steve Leaumont, Raine & Horne Townsville — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.