Mcdowall at a glance
8,581
People
$1,337,500
Median sale
$813/wk
Median rent
3.16%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 34 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
QLD › Mcdowall › Botanica Pl
$1,050,000
For sale
Asking
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
202 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
$1,050,000
Asking · $5,198/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Mcdowall at a glance
8,581
People
$1,337,500
Median sale
$813/wk
Median rent
3.16%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 34 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Mcdowall
-21.5%
Median sale
Suburb $1,337,500
+0.87 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.16%
Suburb median $1,337,500 from 34 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
$48,899 on top of the price (4.7% 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 Mcdowall'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 $813/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 4.0%. 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
Mcdowall at a glance
8,581
People
$1,337,500
Median sale
$813/wk
Median rent
3.16%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 34 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Ray White AscotContact Agent for Viewings
Positioned in the sought-after Botanica community, this near-new corner townhouse offers an outstanding opportunity for investors seeking a low-maintenance asset with excellent rental appeal and significant tax advantages-with the flexibility to invest now and live later.
Only 12 months old, the property presents strong depreciation benefits, making it a highly attractive addition to any portfolio while maximising after-tax returns.
Spanning an impressive 202sqm, the townhouse delivers a smart, functional layout across three levels. Its corner position enhances privacy and natural light, while the main living zone overlooks the beautifully landscaped green corridor-an appealing feature for quality tenants.
The open-plan living and dining area flows seamlessly to a covered balcony, while the standout feature is the exceptionally large private courtyard-a rare inclusion that significantly enhances both tenant demand and everyday livability.
Upstairs, three generous bedrooms include a well-appointed master suite with ensuite, complemented by a second living space or home office-ideal for modern lifestyles. The oversized double garage with additional storage further adds to the property's functionality.
Future-focused inclusions such as solar panels, EV charging, and full smart home automation not only reduce ongoing costs but also position the property strongly for long-term rental demand.
Importantly, the property is currently tenanted, providing immediate rental income, while also offering flexibility for owner-occupiers to move in upon lease expiry-making it an ideal "invest now, live later" opportunity.
Investment Highlights:
• Near-new (12 months old) with excellent depreciation benefits
• Immediate rental income with future flexibility to occupy
• Strong tenant appeal in a high-demand location
• Desirable corner position with added privacy and natural light
• Large, rare private courtyard
• 202sqm of well-designed living space
• Three bedrooms + additional living/home office
• Open-plan living flowing to balcony
• Premium kitchen with stone benchtops & ILVE appliances
• Ducted air-conditioning throughout
• Solar panels for reduced outgoings
• EV charging station
• Smart home automation system
• Double lock-up garage with storage
• Low body corporate fees
Location Advantages:
Set within a well-maintained, lifestyle-focused complex, tenants will enjoy landscaped green spaces, walking paths, and easy access to everyday amenities-all key drivers of consistent rental demand.
• Walk to McDowall Village Shopping Centre
• Minutes to Westfield Chermside
• Close to transport, hospitals, and major employment hubs
• Approx. 12.7km to Brisbane CBD
With a combination of strong rental appeal, tax advantages, and future owner-occupier flexibility, this is a smart, future-proof investment in a tightly held location.
Whilst 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 instead satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
Listing description written by Kellie Hobbs, Ray White Ascot — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.