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QLD › West End › Donkin St

U501, 8 Donkin St, West End QLD 4101

For saleApartment

$1,575,000

For sale

Asking

3

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

Districts ViewPrice evidencePlanningSite constraintsHistoryListing

Districts View

Given the $1,575,000 ask, is this worth your time?

Why this ask?

  • FactListed for sale, asking $1,575,000(Listing record · 8 July 2026)
  • CalculationAsk is 97% above the West End median recorded sale ($800,000, n=55, last 12 months).(Districts calculation from recorded sales)
  • CalculationIf it leased at West End's advertised median rent ($417/wk), implied gross yield would be 1.38% — this is not a rent for this listing.(Districts scenario calculation)

What could make it worth more?

No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.

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

$1,575,000

Asking

No recorded sale for this property.

West End at a glance

4,025

People

$800,000

Median sale

$417/wk

Median rent

2.71%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 55 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full West End report →

Vs West End

+96.9%

Median sale

Suburb $800,000

-1.33 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 2.71%

Suburb median $800,000 from 55 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Total cost to purchase

Purchase Price
$1,575,000
Stamp Duty (Queensland)
$71,088
Transfer/Registration Fee
$6,766
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
$1,656,554

$81,554 on top of the price (5.2% 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 West End's advertised median rent — not a rent for this listing.

Net yield
-0.12%
Annual cashflow (pre-tax)
$-83,841
Interest cover (DSCR)
-0.02
Annual rent
$21,684
Operating expenses
$23,625
Loan amount
$1,260,000
Annual interest
$81,900
Gross yield
1.38%

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$1,575,000available8 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 $417/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 1.4%. 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

West End in one glance

West End at a glance

4,025

People

$800,000

Median sale

$417/wk

Median rent

2.71%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 55 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full West End report →

Keep researching

  • Why West End? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in West End →
  • Other records on Donkin St →

Listing material

Listed by Place New Farm

Expansive 134sqm Residence with North-Facing City Views

Generous in scale and beautifully appointed, this impressive three-bedroom residence offers 134sqm of refined living in the heart of West End, with a thoughtfully designed floorplan, quality finishes and an enviable inner-city lifestyle.

Positioned within the sought-after INK Residences, the apartment immediately impresses with abundant natural light and an outlook towards the Brisbane city skyline. Engineered oak flooring, full-height glass doors and contemporary finishes create a refined interior, complemented by a considered layout designed for effortless everyday living.

At the centre of the apartment, the open-plan living and dining area flows seamlessly to a north-facing balcony, providing an inviting setting for entertaining, morning coffee or evenings overlooking the skyline.

Read the full description

Adding further versatility is a separate multi-purpose room positioned behind sliding doors. Ideal as a second living area, media room, home office or guest retreat, it can easily adapt to suit a range of lifestyle needs.

The contemporary kitchen features stone benchtops, premium Smeg appliances, generous storage and a servery window connecting seamlessly with the living spaces.

Accommodation comprises a generous master suite with a walk-through wardrobe and private ensuite. Two additional bedrooms feature mirrored built-in robes and are serviced by a stylish main bathroom with mirrored cabinetry and a spacious shower.

Completing the residence is a dedicated laundry, excellent internal storage, ducted air-conditioning, ceiling fans, LED lighting and plush Berber carpet throughout the bedrooms. Two secure car spaces, a storage cage and additional over-bonnet storage further enhance everyday convenience.

Residents of INK enjoy exclusive access to a rooftop swimming pool and barbecue area, along with onsite management and secure building access.

From this highly connected address, some of West End's best lifestyle destinations are within easy reach. West Village, Montague Markets, Davies Park and the renowned West End Markets are all nearby, alongside scenic riverwalks, cafés, restaurants and public transport. South Bank, South Brisbane and the Brisbane CBD are also just minutes away.

The property falls within the West End State School and Brisbane State High School catchments, with Somerville House, St Laurence's College, St Joseph's Primary School and Griffith University's South Bank campus conveniently accessible.

Beautifully appointed, versatile and superbly positioned, this is an exceptional opportunity to secure three-bedroom living with two-car accommodation in one of Brisbane's most vibrant inner-city precincts.

Listing description written by Alex Rutherford, Place New Farm — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Built-in Robes
  • Dishwasher
  • Floorboards
  • Intercom
  • In-Ground Pool
  • Rumpus Room
  • Study
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