Torquay at a glance
6,782
People
$799,500
Median sale
$526/wk
Median rent
3.42%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 72 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$629,000
For sale
Asking
2
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
79 m²
Land
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
$629,000
Asking · $7,962/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Torquay at a glance
6,782
People
$799,500
Median sale
$526/wk
Median rent
3.42%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 72 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Torquay
-21.3%
Median sale
Suburb $799,500
+0.93 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.42%
Suburb median $799,500 from 72 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
$27,373 on top of the price (4.4% 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 Torquay'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 $526/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 4.3%. 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
Torquay at a glance
6,782
People
$799,500
Median sale
$526/wk
Median rent
3.42%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 72 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Prime Agents Hervey BayFrom the moment you step inside Unit 30 at Shelly Bay Resort, it is easy to understand why this is considered one of the complex's standout apartments. Fully furnished, beautifully positioned and enjoying water views from every room, this is an investment that captures everything visitors love about a Hervey Bay escape.
The spacious two-bedroom design offers far more than the typical holiday unit, with light-filled interiors and a relaxed coastal atmosphere that immediately makes you feel at home. Whether waking to views of the water, enjoying a quiet morning on the balcony or stepping outside to explore the cafés, restaurants and beaches of Torquay, every stay promises the kind of experience guests return for.
For investors, the appeal extends well beyond the location. The apartment delivers fantastic returns and is professionally managed through Shelly Bay Resort, creating a genuinely hands-off investment. Bookings, guest services, cleaning, maintenance and everyday operations are taken care of, allowing you to enjoy the benefits of a strong-performing holiday property without the usual demands of managing it yourself.
Owners also have the opportunity to enjoy up to four weeks of complimentary accommodation each year, providing the perfect balance between investment and lifestyle. It is a chance to generate an impressive return while still having your own coastal escape waiting whenever it is time to slow down and reconnect.
Directly opposite Torquay Beach and surrounded by some of Hervey Bay's most popular cafés, restaurants, parklands and waterfront pathways, the location continues to attract visitors throughout the year. With the beach just moments from the door and everything guests need close at hand, this is a holiday investment that will always be easy to love.
What We Love
• One of the standout apartments within the Shelly Bay Resort complex
• Spacious two-bedroom, one-bathroom layout
• Fully furnished and ready to continue operating as holiday accommodation
• Beautiful water views enjoyed from every room
• Light-filled open-plan kitchen, living and dining area
• Private balcony overlooking the water
• Air-conditioning for year-round comfort
• Built-in storage and ceiling fans
• Bathroom with convenient integrated laundry facilities
• Fantastic proven investment returns
• Professionally managed holiday letting for a hands-off investment
• Bookings, guest services, cleaning and day-to-day operations managed by the resort
• Opportunity for owners to enjoy up to four weeks of complimentary accommodation annually
• Resort facilities including a swimming pool, BBQ area, children's play equipment and tennis court
• Directly opposite Torquay Beach and the Esplanade's walking and cycling paths
• Easy walking distance to popular cafés, restaurants and local conveniences
• One allocated car space
• Holiday-let arrangement in place, with no permanent residential occupancy permitted
Offering space, views and returns in one of Hervey Bay's most sought-after beachfront locations, Unit 30 presents an exceptional opportunity for the investor who wants their property to work hard while still offering a place they can personally enjoy. Fully furnished, professionally managed and positioned to capture the very best of Torquay, this is coastal investing at its most rewarding.
Listing description written by Lauren Leaver, Prime Agents Hervey Bay — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.