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 › Paxton St
$749,000
For sale
Asking
3
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
$749,000
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
-41.3%
Median sale
Suburb $1,275,000
+1.53 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.
$33,332 on top of the price (4.5% 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.
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 3.7%. 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 McDonough Property TownsvillePositioned within the tightly held Apartments on Paxton, a quiet complex of just nine residences, this spacious three-bedroom apartment delivers an impressive combination of privacy, natural light and relaxed North Ward living. With views positioned towards the water and two private balconies, the home offers a refined coastal feel in one of Townsville's most desirable locations.
Fresh internal paint, newly replaced carpet and upgraded lighting have given the apartment a fresh, elevated finish, while an abundance of windows throughout draws in beautiful natural light and enhances the sense of space.
At the heart of the residence, the open-plan living and dining area provides a generous setting for everyday living and entertaining. Large windows frame the outlook and allow the space to feel bright and inviting, while direct access to the main balcony creates an effortless extension of the living area. With room to sit, relax and enjoy the outlook towards the water, this is a space designed to make the most of the North Ward lifestyle.
The accommodation is equally generous, comprising three well-proportioned bedrooms. Two bedrooms feature walk-in wardrobes, while the third is complete with a built-in wardrobe, providing excellent storage throughout.
Privately positioned, the master bedroom enjoys its own balcony, creating a peaceful retreat separate from the main living area. The second bedroom also offers a clever connection through its wardrobe to the main bathroom, adding another layer of practicality to the layout.
The main bathroom is generously appointed with a separate bathtub and shower, while a second bathroom provides additional convenience for families, guests or shared living. Further storage is provided by a dedicated linen cupboard, and the existing dryer will remain with the apartment as part of the sale.
Adding to the functionality of the residence are two separate access points, with both front and rear entry offering greater flexibility and convenience.
Residents of Apartments on Paxton also enjoy access to the complex's private swimming pool, providing a relaxed place to cool off and unwind within the privacy of this boutique development.
Set in an exceptional North Ward position, the apartment places you within easy reach of The Strand, Jezzine Barracks, North Ward's cafés and dining, local schools, shopping and the Townsville CBD, while still enjoying the peace and privacy of a small residential complex.
Rates: Approx $1,900 Twice Per Year
Features:
• Three spacious bedrooms with excellent wardrobe storage
• Two bedrooms with walk-in wardrobes and third with built-in wardrobe
• Two bathrooms
• Main bathroom with separate bathtub and shower
• Open-plan living and dining
• Two private balconies, including one from the master bedroom
• Outlook positioned towards the water
• Fresh internal paint and newly replaced carpet
• Upgraded lighting throughout
• Abundance of windows creating light-filled interiors
• Dedicated linen storage
• Front and rear access to the apartment
• Dryer included with the sale
• Boutique complex of only nine residences
• Private complex swimming pool
• Highly sought-after North Ward location
McDonough Property Townsville has taken all reasonable care in preparing the information provided and believes it to be correct at the time of publication. However, no warranty or representation is made as to its accuracy, reliability, or completeness. McDonough Property Townsville accepts no liability for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies contained herein. Prospective purchasers are strongly advised to conduct their own investigations and obtain independent professional advice to verify the information before making any purchasing decisions.
Listing description written by Martin McDonough, McDonough Property Townsville — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.