81/181 Lae Drive, Coombabah QLD 4216
81/181 Lae Drive, Coombabah QLD 4216
3 bed townhouse | Coombabah | bushfire and flood overlay detected | strong rental yield potential | sold $540k in 2019
This property offers a rare configuration advantage for Coombabah: a three-bedroom townhouse with two bathrooms and two garage spaces in a tightly held coastal suburb. The 230m² lot is compact but functional, and the reliable NBN and 5G coverage support remote work or professional use. For a buyer seeking a low-maintenance home with strong rental demand, this townhouse serves well, particularly given the estimated weekly rent of $955, which suggests a solid yield for the area.
The detected bushfire and flood overlays are the primary risk, potentially increasing insurance costs and limiting some financing options. However, no heritage overlay means renovation flexibility. The property’s 2019 sale at $540,000 shows significant price growth, but current listing at $1.18 million aligns with the estimated $1.2 million value, offering limited immediate upside. The buyer’s opportunity lies in holding for medium-term capital growth, supported by the Gold Coast market’s trajectory, or using it as a rental income generator given the strong yield. Hold for five years to ride out overlay-related discounting.
Detailed Independent Property Report prepared by PropCred Analyst team for 81/181 Lae Drive, Coombabah QLD 4216
Checks found:
Value Risk
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2
Liquidity Risk
✓
Planning Risk
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1
Income Risk
✓
Execution Risk
✓
Market Insight
Coombabah is a suburb with a mature demographic profile, attracting established buyers seeking a stable lifestyle. Demand is driven by downsizers and childless couples, reflected in strong price growth across both houses and units, though apartment performance shows notable volatility. The market is active, with properties transacting relatively quickly, supported by solid rental yields. Future growth will depend on its appeal to this core demographic, but investors should note the divergent trends between housing types.
PropCred Estimated Value
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
2
Parking
2
Land
230m²
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