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
$460,000
For sale
Asking
2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
64 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
$460,000
Asking · $7,188/m² of land
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
-63.9%
Median sale
Suburb $1,275,000
+3.87 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.
$19,777 on top of the price (4.3% 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 6.0%. 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
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 Helen Munro PropertyTake in magnificent ocean breezes and sweeping views of Magnetic Island from these beautifully renovated seventh-floor interconnecting studios at the ever-popular Aquarius on the Beach. Positioned directly opposite the award-winning Strand and its vibrant parklands, Units 710 and 711 offer an exceptional and proven investment performance.
Completely modernised and presented to holiday-let standards, both studios are fully tiled and air-conditioned with split systems, ensuring year-round comfort for guests. Each unit is thoughtfully fitted with quality furniture packages, stylish finishes, and well-equipped kitchenettes including fridge, television, and essential appliances. Through glass doors, the private balconies capture uninterrupted views across The Strand, Cleveland Bay and Magnetic Island, providing the perfect setting to relax and enjoy the coastal atmosphere.
Unit 710 includes the added convenience of a walk-in shower and washing machine, while Unit 711 features a bath.. The flexibility of two interconnected studios on one title allows the apartments to be holiday let either separately or together, appealing to both couples and larger family groups. The current owners report strong holiday-let returns, further enhancing the investment appeal.
With their absolute beachfront position and turnkey presentation, these studios represent a rare opportunity to secure dual accommodation within one of Townsville's most recognisable waterfront complexes.
THE UNITS
Dual interconnecting studios on one title - approx. 64 sq m
Fully renovated and maintained to holiday-let standard
Fully tiled interiors with modern finishes
Split system air-conditioning in both units
Two private balconies with panoramic park, sea and island views
Two modern kitchenettes with fridge and appliances
Fully furnished including beds, seating, TV and storage
Two upgraded bathrooms - bath in 711, walk-in shower in 710
Washing machine to Unit 710
Flexible letting options - rent separately or together
Proven holiday-let performance
THE COMPLEX
Iconic 14-storey beachfront complex in the centre of The Strand
All apartments face the water capturing breezes and views
Welcoming foyer with seating, conference room and vending machines
Resort-style swimming pool and sundeck overlooking the beachfront
Wireless internet and guest laundry facilities
Three new lifts servicing all levels - two guests and one service
On-site parking with dual street access
Watermark Restaurant and multiple cafés at your doorstep
'Aquarius on the Beach' enjoys one of Townsville's most desirable waterfront locations - directly opposite parklands, walking paths and beaches, and within easy reach of Jezzine Barracks, the CBD, Marina and airport. A consistently popular holiday destination, the complex offers both convenience and strong ongoing demand.
Listing description written by Margaret Hill, Helen Munro Property — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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