35 Duchess Road, Mornington QLD 4825

3-bed 1-bath 1965 build | 918-920m² block, 244m² home | FTTN NBN, solar detected | Healy State School catchment | $430/wk rent potential The house on 35 Duchess Road presents a rare entry point: a 918-square-metre block in Mornington with a 244-square-metre building footprint delivers 26 percent site coverage, leaving substantial land for extension, subdivision potential, or a granny flat without immediate structural investment. The 1965 build has survived its depreciation schedule, meaning the buyer is paying for dirt and position, not fabric. With a rental estimate of $430 per week against a $299,000 listing, the gross yield approaches 7.5 percent, well above national averages and suited to a cash-flow-focused investor or a first-home buyer seeking land banking in Mount Isa’s stable market. The absence of flood, bushfire, or heritage overlays removes two common friction points for redevelopment or insurance, and the solar panels reduce holding costs for an owner-occupier or tenant. The primary risk is the single bathroom and dated configuration, which may cap resale to investors or owner-occupiers unwilling to renovate immediately; a buyer should budget $30,000 for an additional bathroom to unlock value. The FTTN NBN and 4G mobile coverage are adequate for remote work but not premium infrastructure—deal with the existing speed if tenancy is short-term. The 918-to-920-metre land size variation across sources suggests a survey will be prudent before any boundary-sensitive works. For the buyer who can tolerate a 1965 layout, the commercial logic is clear: hold for land appreciation in Mount Isa’s constrained supply, or develop the rear portion when zoning permits, and let the rental yield cover holding costs until then.