153/2-6 Eshelby Drive, Cannonvale QLD 4802

153/2-6 Eshelby Drive, Cannonvale QLD 4802
2 bed / 1 bath / 1 car | 136 m² footprint | Coastal walkable pocket | Renovation upside | View-dependent value This unit sits in a well-established coastal apartment corridor on Eshelby Drive, where the 2/1/1 format is a proven draw for both owner-occupiers seeking low-maintenance living and investors chasing holiday-style rental demand. The 136 m² footprint is generous for apartment stock, giving it more presence than typical compact units, and the location delivers genuine lifestyle convenience—shopping centre, beach, cafes, and the Airlie Beach marina are all within a short walk or drive. For a downsizer or sea-change buyer, this configuration offers practical single-level living with secure parking and a balcony, while the same features appeal to investors targeting the strong short-stay market. The unit’s true competitive edge depends on its position within the complex—whether it captures any view or sits on a higher floor—since that is what separates standard coastal stock from premium product in this precinct. The value picture hinges on condition and aspect. If the unit retains original finishes, it presents an opportunity to add value through renovation, much like other upgraded units in the complex that have commanded a clear premium. If it has been refreshed or offers a view, the price ceiling rises meaningfully. Body corporate costs and presentation standards within the building will also shape buyer perception, and the rental return potential is solid but strongest for furnished, well-presented units. Buyers should weigh the balance between paying for a view or renovation premium versus securing a more modest entry point with upside potential. || Comparable Sales: 105/2-6 Eshelby Drive sold $410,000 (Aug 2024); 149/6 Eshelby Drive sold $425,000 | Property Price Band: $400K–$500K | Value Drivers: Renovation level, floor position and outlook, rental yield potential
Detailed Independent Property Report prepared  by PropCred Analyst team for 153/2-6 Eshelby Drive, Cannonvale QLD 4802
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Value Risk ! 1
Liquidity Risk ! 1
Planning Risk ! 1
Income Risk ! 1
Execution Risk
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Market Insight

Cannonvale, in the Whitsundays, is a lifestyle-driven market defined by tight house supply and rising coastal land values. The median house price sits around $850,000, after annual growth of roughly 13–14%; units are lower at $456k–$560k but grew faster, between 22% and 28%. Demand is led by 30–39-year-old childless couples working in trades, with 52.7% owner-occupiers, alongside interstate lifestyle buyers competing for well-located homes near beaches and marinas. Houses sell in about 34–36 days. Supply constraints remain the key driver, with planned projects including 781 land lots, an ALDI store by March 2027, and the Edenvale master-planned community. Risks include continued undersupply pushing house prices higher in 2026, pressure on entry-level housing, and uneven growth in oversupplied unit pockets. Yet some houses still sell below first list price.
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PropCred Estimated Value

Comparable Sales: 105/2-6 Eshelby Drive sold $410,000 (Aug 2024); 149/6 Eshelby Drive sold $425,000 | Property Price Band: $400K–$500K | Value Drivers: Renovation level, floor position and outlook, rental yield potential

Bedrooms

2

Bathroom

1

Parking

1

Land

129m²

Research & Review Prepared by Brian Moon, Analyst · Reviewed by Matt Proctor, Principal Analyst
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