2/21 Willoughby Cres, East Mackay QLD 4740
2/21 Willoughby Cres, East Mackay QLD 4740
4-bed two-storey townhouse | 236m² coastal pocket | low-maintenance strata | flood overlay | investor/downsizer appeal
The property is defined by a four-bedroom, two-storey floorplan on a compact 236 square metre strata title, a combination rarely found in this beachside pocket of East Mackay. It is suited best to buyers seeking modern, low-maintenance coastal living, especially owner-occupiers who want contemporary finishes and investors who value the rental income potential of a four-bedroom townhouse. The surrounding street pattern reflects medium-density infill rather than large detached houses, so the townhouse sits comfortably within a neighbourhood that has moved toward efficient, attached housing. Its balcony and outdoor entertaining space are oriented to capture coastal breezes, which adds a genuine lifestyle dimension to everyday living.
The flood overlay recorded for the property may be reflected in insurance costs, and buyer confidence might be influenced accordingly. Appeal to those wanting a traditional house block may be reduced by the compact land and strata ownership, though the modern two-storey form and low-maintenance character could offset that. Value may be most affected by the condition of the kitchen, bathrooms, and outdoor entertaining areas, as these are the elements that buyers compare directly between similar townhouses.
Detailed Independent Property Report prepared by PropCred Analyst team for 2/21 Willoughby Cres, East Mackay QLD 4740
Checks found:
Value Risk
2
Liquidity Risk
Planning Risk
2
Income Risk
Execution Risk
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Market Insight
East Mackay QLD 4740 is a tightly held coastal suburb in the broader Mackay network, with a median house price of $650,000 (21.5% annual growth) and units at $341,500 (8.41%). Demand is driven by families, professionals, retirees, interstate investors, first-home buyers, and lifestyle purchasers seeking relative affordability; a 0.6% vacancy rate, $620 weekly house rent, 5.57% house yield, and 6.82% unit yield confirm rental strength. Houses sell in 15 days, with 88 annual transactions. Infrastructure such as the Mackay Ring Road and airport expansions improves connectivity and supports diversified employment. Population growth of 1.5–2% annually and limited supply drive future appreciation. Key constraints: affordability pressures from low stock, ongoing supply shortages, and sensitivity to rate movements and resources cycles; schools remain adequate for family demand.
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PropCred Estimated Value
Comparable Sales: 17 Willoughby Cres (three units, Oct 2022); 1/17 Willoughby Cres (Apr 2024) | Listed Price Band: $650K–$750K | Value Indicator: condition of kitchen and bathrooms, layout and balcony orientation, flood overlay
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
2
Parking
2
Land
236m²
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