14/6 Hale Street, Townsville City QLD 4810

14/6 Hale Street | 112sqm city apartment | Magnetic Island views | strata investor or downsizer play This property offers a rare combination of generous internal space and a secure, elevator-served complex in Townsville’s central precinct, which positions it well against smaller or older stock in the same bracket. The open-plan layout and private balcony with city and island views are genuine differentiators for a buyer seeking a low-maintenance urban foothold. It suits either an investor chasing the suburb’s 4.9% rental yield or a downsizer wanting walkability to the Strand without sacrificing internal room. The recent growth of 17.3% in the suburb supports the case for holding this as a medium-term proposition. The main risk is the quarterly strata levy of $1,516, which cuts into net return for an investor and adds holding cost for an owner-occupier; this must be weighed against the complex’s apparent good condition and elevator access. Council rates at $3,444 per annum are typical for the area and not a dealbreaker. No flood or bushfire overlays reduce insurance and anxiety costs, and FTTP NBN is a practical bonus. For a buyer, the logic is straightforward: secure a well-sized unit in a growth corridor, let the rental yield or lifestyle convenience do the work, and hold through the next cycle.