51 Wilkinson Street, Cooktown, QLD 4895 | Property Value & History | OnTheHouse
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51 Wilkinson Street
Cooktown QLD 4895

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Car spaces: 5
Floor area: 106m2
Land area: 15300m2
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Property Details for 51 Wilkinson St, Cooktown

Building Type
Land
Year Built
1980
Floor Size
106m2
Land Size
15300m2
Local Government
Cook
Lot/Plan
22/C17960

Last Listing description (March 2026)

The Phone Code for this property is: 10298. Please quote this number when phoning or texting.

This exceptional property presents a rare opportunity to acquire a versatile and spacious home nestled in a picturesque location, just 6 kilometres from Cooktown and within easy reach of Keatings Lagoon, Quarantine Beach, and Walker Beach. The local school bus is just a short drive down the road, making school runs a breeze for families.

Residence Features

Set on 3.7 acres, the three-bedroom house is designed for relaxed family living. All bedrooms have built in wardrobes and two of the bedrooms open directly onto the inviting front deck, offering seamless indoor-outdoor flow and tranquil views. All bedrooms, as well as the expansive open plan living and dining area, are fitted with ceiling fans and air conditioning for year-round comfort. The home features a main bathroom equipped with a shower/bath, and toilet, plus the convenience of a separate toilet room. Recently installed kitchen and laundry facilities provide modern practicality.

Outdoor Living
Enjoy both front and back decks, each overlooking beautiful white gums and cycads, accompanied by the sounds of local birdlife. Nestled amongst beautiful greenery, the backyard is ideal for entertaining, framed by coconut palm trees and enhanced by a seasonal creek running through the property.

Additional Property Features
Massive five-bay shed, with three secure lockup bays
6.6KW solar panels for sustainable energy
Bore pump supplying drinkable water
3000-gallon rainwater tank
Garden shed for storage
The property backs onto hectares of virgin land-ideal for horse, bicycle or motorbike riding.
Huge Bowen mango tree and other tropical fruit plants

Versatile Container Spaces
The property includes two containers. One is self-contained, featuring its own toilet, shower, and camp kitchen, making it perfect as Guest accommodation or teenager's retreat. The second container provides extra storage space.

Please note: if you are wanting a drive by, google maps may take you up Shambrook road... don't take Shambrook... keep on Hutchinson St, which turns into Wilkinson St. See code above to contact me for more info

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Property History for 51 Wilkinson St, Cooktown, QLD 4895

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$345,000
01 Mar 2019
  • 10 Oct 2025
    Listed for Sale $699,000
  • 01 Mar 2019
    Sold for $345,000
  • 16 Nov 2018
    Listed for Sale $380,000.00
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About Cooktown 4895

The size of Cooktown is approximately 2145.1 square kilometres. It has 20 parks covering nearly 19.8% of total area. The population of Cooktown in 2016 was 2631 people. By 2021 the population was 2746 showing a population growth of 4.4% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Cooktown is 60-69 years. Households in Cooktown are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Cooktown work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 55.30% of the homes in Cooktown were owner-occupied compared with 54.10% in 2016.

Cooktown has 1,821 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Cooktown have seen a 54.89% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 43.72% increase. As at 30 April 2026:

  • The median value for Houses in Cooktown is $457,435 while the median value for Units is $439,343.
  • Houses have a median rent of $850 while Units have a median rent of $340.
There are currently 45 properties listed for sale, and 3 properties listed for rent in Cooktown on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 61 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Cooktown.

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