Rooming House Package - 1117

Description

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Location & Setting

Lawnton is a residential suburb in the City of Moreton Bay, located approximately 24.5 km north of Brisbane’s CBD, just north of Strathpine and south of Petrie. It’s bordered by the North and South Pine Rivers, with Gympie Road (Brisbane–Woodford Road) running through the suburb, providing smooth access to major transport routes.

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Demographics & Lifestyle

• Population: About 5,905 residents as of the 2021 census.

• Median age: Approximately 36 years, slightly younger than the national median.

• Household income: Median weekly household income around $1,494.

• Household composition: Majority are family homes, often couples with children, with an average household size of around 2.5 people.

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This demographic profile suggests Lawnton offers a family-friendly, community-oriented environment with a youthful, working-age population.

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Transport & Connectivity

• Train: Lawnton railway station on the North Coast line provides regular City network services into Brisbane, Ipswich, Beenleigh, Springfield Central, and Kippa-Ring.

• Road: Excellent road access via Gympie Road and nearby major arterial roads, making it well-connected for commuting and logistics.

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Local Amenities & Infrastructure

• Schools: Lawnton State School (Prep–6), Pine Rivers Special School (Prep–12), and a Youth Outreach School (YOS Lawnton, grades 10–12), offering diverse educational options.

• Community & Recreation: Leis Park provides a boat ramp and riverside recreation; a mobile library visits Barclay Park.

• Economy: Local employment hubs include industrial estates, retail along Gympie Road, and ongoing gravel and sand extraction.

• Growth Catalyst: Part of the Petrie Priority Development Area (PDA), with future infrastructure and mixed-use developments (including the UniSC Moreton Bay campus) nearby.

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Property Market & Investment Dynamics

Median Prices & Growth

• Houses: Median sale prices are around $800,250 – $805,000, with approximately 11–11.3% annual capital growth and about 12 to 14 days on market.

• Long-term trend: Since 2006, house prices have grown from around $254,000 to approximately $782,750 in 2024, an average growth rate of ~7.1% p.a.

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Rental Yields

• Houses: Median rent around $585/week, yielding approximately 4.0% 

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Market Activity & Supply

• House sales: Around 102–107 sales in the past year, with properties selling swiftly (avg ~12 days).

• Vacancy rate: Low, estimated at around 1.12%, indicating strong rental demand.

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The following features are included in our rooming house packages:

• Truecore® steel frame & trusses backed by BlueScope 50-year structural warranty

• Fixed price inclusion list

• Exclusive rooming house Builder

• 1 year material and workmanship guarantee from practical completion

• Proud member of the Housing Industry association (HIA); using the QC1 New Home Construction Contract

• 4 x colour selection schemes created by an interior designer

• High-density wall insulation to internal perimeter walls of each ‘studio’ to assist with acoustic transmission

• Flush panel solid core door for the entry to each studio

• Quality Dulux 3-coat paint system

• 6 x digital door locks (BLE & WIFI chips built in)

• 1 x reverse cycle split system air-conditioner to each studio

• Emergency lighting and smoke alarm to comply with Class 1B legislation

• 13kW photovoltaic solar system (connection to provider by owner)

• Hard-wired smoke detectors with battery backup to comply with current legislation

• Sliding mirror finish with an aluminium frame to wardrobes (including 4 x melamine bank of shelves & 2 x overhead

• melamine shelves with a single rail)

• 2 x ceiling fans in each studio (one to the bedroom, one to the living room)

• 1 x ceiling fan in the common area

• Barrier safety screens to all openable windows and sliding glass doors

• Tiled shower niche for all showers

• Concrete to driveway, crossover, car parking, patios, clothesline pads and paths (where applicable)

• Block out roller blinds to all openable windows (excluding the bathrooms)

• Block out vertical blinds to all sliding glass doors

• 120m2 of landscaping and sixty (60) lineal meters of fencing

• WELS rated chrome plated brass mixers throughout

• ABS shower heads on chrome plated rails

• Vitreous China toilet suites in each bathroom.

Optional furniture package for $28,000.00 fully installed & tenant-ready
Furniture packages are designed to provide everything down to cutlery, ready for the tenants to move in, including;

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• 5 x 40 inch LED Smart TV’s

• 5 x 223 Fridge/Freezer

• 2 x top-load washing machines

• 5 x studios of bedroom and living area furniture.

• 1 x common area furniture finishings and cleaning appliances.

• All appliances, cooking, crockery and cutlery.

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Disclaimer
Images are for illustrative purposes only and may depict items, finishes, or features not included in the stated price.

 

All property information, pricing, specifications, and availability details have been provided by third parties and are subject to change without notice. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy at the time of publication, no guarantee, representation, or warranty (express or implied) is given as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the information. Prospective purchasers must conduct their own enquiries and seek independent legal, financial, and building advice prior to entering into any contract.

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Reservation Requirements:

1. Completed Expression of Interest (EOI) – Property Reservation Form

2. Proof of holding deposit payment ($5,000)

3. Copy of client’s finance pre-approval letter or comfort letter from their broker

4. Copy of client’s valid identification

Furniture Pack:
A standard furniture pack is available (details attached). Supply and installation cost is $28,000.00 INC GST. This is not included in the build contract price and will be invoiced separately at the fixing stage of construction. The furniture pack is supplied by a third-party provider and may be subject to availability or specification changes.

Availability:
Lot/unit availability is subject to confirmation at the time of enquiry. Availability can change without notice. Please contact us by email or phone to verify current availability before proceeding.