Townsville’s most expensive listings
Townsville homebuyers are paying up to $500,000 less on average than their southeast Queensland counterparts but at the top end of the market the gap is much wider.
Townsville homebuyers are paying up to $500,000 less on average than their southeast Queensland counterparts but at the top end of the market the gap is much wider.
The latest data from PropTrack shows the median house price in Townsville is sitting at $507,000, up 20.7 per cent in the past year.
In comparison, the average cost of a house in Brisbane is $972,000 after a 10.6 per cent increase in 2024.
Even more eye-watering, the median price for a Gold Coast house is $1.185m while on Sunshine Coast it is $1.065m.
The most expensive house listing in Queensland is ‘Bellagio La Villa’, a 17.92ha estate with mansion for sale for $49m at 49-109 Tallebudgera Connection Road, Tallebudgera,
In number two spot with a listing price of $35m is the opulent waterfront mansion with beach at 29 Cooran Ct, Noosa Head, while ‘Villa Vittoria’, spread across five blocks at 226-32 Knightsbridge Pde East, Sovereign Islands, is in third place with a reported $31m price tag.
In Townsville, the prestige properties are a little less ostentatious but a lot more affordable, relatively speaking.
Here are the 10 most expensive homes currently listed for sale in Townsville.
1. 8/48-55 Sir Leslie Thiess Drive, Townsville City
Currently for sale without a price, the 1243sq m property across three waterfront titles previously had a listing price of $9.85m.
The property comes with three marina berths, two heated pools, two kitchens, a cold room with a keg system, two home offices and 15m of glass stacking doors opening the home to a 36 sqm deck overlooking the marina.
The property is on the market through mother and son team, Carol and Blair Carter of Sotheby’s Queensland.
2. 1 Cottesmore Cres, Castle Hill
Next up is 1 Cottesmore Cres, Castle Hill, with putting green, wine cellar and stunning views of Castle Hill, the city and the bay.
For sale for $3.9m through Janice Gallagher of Janice Gallagher Real Estate, the two-storey home has an open plan living, dining and kitchen space opening to a poolside entertaining area on the ground floor, along with a bedroom, bathroom, laundry and double garage.
Upstairs the oversized master suite has two walk-in robes, a dressing room, a bar and a luxurious ensuite with a soaker tub looking out to the views.
There is also a family bathroom, living area and two bedrooms on this level.
‘Castlecrag’, a historic Queenslander that once hosted royalty, has been beautifully renovated and is now back on the market.
For sale via expressions of interest and expected to fetch somewhere between $3m – $4m, the property has four bedrooms, four bathrooms and views across Townsville, The Strand and the bay.
The home has plenty of retained character, open living spaces and indoor-outdoor flow.
‘Castlecrag’ is for sale through Martin McDonough and Monique Peterson of McDonough Property Townsville.
4. 18 Balmoral Drive, Castle Hill
Also on the market through Janice Gallagher, this four bedroom home has a $3m price tag and stunning views.
The house has a spacious kitchen with city and ocean views and an open plan living and dining area opening to the terrace.
The three bedrooms on this level have views over the pool to the city and bay and there is an ensuite and walk-in robe to the master.
On the lower level there is a fourth bedroom, rumpus room and a store room.
The property has a triple garage, a study and in-ground pool, all on a 1023 sqm block.
This contemporary riverfront residence is spread across two levels and is on the market for offers over $2.99m.
Sitting on an 800 sqm block looking across parkland to Ross River, the home has five bedrooms, three bathrooms, high end fixtures and fittings, cyclone shutters and top of the line appliances.
There is an office, a gym, a wet room and a triple garage.
The huge open plan living, dining and family room opens to patio with outdoor kitchen and the property comes with an in-ground pool, landscaping, solar system and battery storage.
The property is for sale through Martin McDonough and Monique Petersen of McDonough Property Townsville.
6. 1 Edinburgh Ct, Castle Hill
Back to Castle Hill, this four-bedroom, two-storey home with views of the hill, the city skyline and Magnetic Island is on the market for $2.95m through Brad Matheson of McGrath Estate Agents Townsville.
The home has formal and informal living spaces, a huge study and a kitchen with butler’s pantry.
The living areas open to the patio, lawn, pool and views.
Upstairs, the main bedroom has a walk-in robe and ensuite with bath while the three remaining bedrooms have built-in robes.
7. 48 Yarrawonga Drive, Castle Hill
For sale for a cool $2.85m, this hillside residence has a sprawling three-level layout, light filled interiors and the views you would expect from being perched up on Castle Hill.
The home has easy flow between the open indoor spaces and the big balconies.
The main suite takes up the entire top floor and includes an ensuite with spa bath, a huge bedroom and a private balcony.
On the market through Brad Matheson of McGrath Estate Agents Townsville, the home also has a theatre room, an engineered garage and an internal lift.
Sitting on a 2338 sqm fenced and landscaped block, this modern family home is for sale for $2.799m and comes with a resort style pool area, an outdoor kitchen with fireplace and a big shed.
The 523sq home has four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a powder room, a study, a home office, a media room and a games room with a bar.
The interiors are white, bright and spacious with open plan living flowing out through sliding doors to the huge outdoor entertaining space, which looks out over the temperature controlled pool with cabana.
This property is on the market through Greg Boucher of Darwin and Young Property.
Sitting above The Strand waterfall in the Melton Hill enclave, this contemporary home is set across three levels and makes the most of the ocean views.
On the market for $2.75m, the award-winning property has three bedrooms, a study, secure double garage and a lift.
The interiors are bright and open, while even the walk-in pantry features statement corner windows to allow light through.
The main bedroom is on the central level and has a walk-in robe, ensuite and balcony access.
The remaining bedrooms and study are on the top floor along with another living space and a kitchenette.
10. 94 Yarrawonga Drive, Castle Hill
For sale for $2.7m, this three-storey home sits on a 909 sqm block with pool, double garage and beautiful ocean, hill and city views.
The property has a timeless design with five king sized bedrooms, three bathrooms and two studies with custom cabinetry.
The first floor has open plan living spaces opening to the entertainer’s balcony and beautiful views.
The bedrooms are on the second floor with three opening to the upper balcony and views.
Originally published as Townsville’s most expensive listings