6/55 Thorn Street, Kangaroo Point, QLD 4169 sold on 17 January 2025 | OnTheHouse
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Sold on 17 Jan 2025 for $687,500

6/55 Thorn Street
Kangaroo Point QLD 4169

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Car spaces: 1
Floor area: 104m2
Land area: 104m2
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Property Details for 6/55 Thorn St, Kangaroo Point

6/55 Thorn St, Kangaroo Point is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom Unit with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1989. The property has a land size of 104m2 and floor size of 104m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in January 2025. There are other 2 bedroom Unit sold in Kangaroo Point in the last 12 months.

Building Type
Unit
Year Built
1989
Floor Size
104m2
Land Size
104m2
Local Government
Brisbane
Lot/Plan
6/BUP9671

Last Listing description (April 2025)

Impeccable apartment living with resort-style facilities. Unprecedented access to inner city lifestyle options. Rare living or investment opportunity!

This stunning 2x bedroom, 2x bathroom, 1x car space apartment boasts a private, spacious and open plan 104m2 layout and is set in a corner position in sought-after Shafston Towers in Kangaroo Point. The complex offers resort-style facilities, including a sparkling palm-fringed pool and spa, a BBQ area, manicured gardens, and a full-size tennis court.

Nestled on a secluded street just off Shafston Avenue and Wellington Road, it offers a calming retreat in an enviable inner city location without the noisy hustle and bustle. It's also in impeccable condition, and perfect for professionals, growing families or shared living arrangements.

Kangaroo Point is an upscale peninsula paradise surrounded by water and parklands, including Mowbray Park with its expansive green spaces inviting you to linger over a BBQ lunch as you soak up the picturesque views of the Story Bridge and the CBD on the horizon. It is close to schools, a short bus ride or drive to Brisbane's major road networks, and has easy access to ferry and City Cat services ensuring commuting is stress-free. The Kangaroo Point Green Bridge is also near completion, so adds another option for city access with the benefit of a home-to-work morning walk to enhance your energy for the day ahead.

Outside of work, there are also plenty of entertainment options nearby, including the Brisbane Jazz Club, the Story Bridge Hotel, the Gabba, South Bank, Eagle Street Pier, and world-class Queen's Wharf Brisbane. This $3.6 billion entertainment precinct will boast a host of attractions and cultural, culinary and entertainment hot spots, and the first phase has just opened. Unforgettable experiences await you!

Modern fixtures, cabinetry, lighting, flooring and appliances feature throughout this urban haven, and it oozes contemporary style and a light, bright and airy ambiance. Air conditioning and ceiling fans also ensure year-round comfort. Superbly presented, the layout is also carefully considered, with a generous living and dining space, as well as privacy-focused bedrooms.

An open plan living area has large format tiles for cool comfort underfoot in summer (add a plush rug and winters will be equally comfortable), and ample space for a large couch and a big TV for binge watching on weekends. A casual dining area sits adjacent to the kitchen, which is a cook's delight with its dishwasher, pantry, electric cooktop and oven, island bench, and lots of gleaming cabinetry. Storage and meal prep will be a breeze here!

The two bedrooms feature plush carpeting with practical built-ins and aesthetically leafy outlooks. The main retreat enjoys a prime position at the front of the apartment, and has floor-to-ceiling windows and access to the balcony. The second bedroom is also strategically positioned for privacy, and both bedrooms offer seamless access to the two bathrooms which are generous in size.

Floor-to-ceiling sliding doors open out onto the balcony, which has a lovely urban aspect overlooking residential Thorn Street. This is the perfect spot to enjoy a morning brew or an evening drink as you watch the world go by beneath a glowing sunset. This is a rare opportunity to secure a home that offers all the benefits of urban oasis combined with the supreme privacy and security of apartment living.

Location-wise, it is close to to schools, entertainment precincts, public transport, medical facilities, restaurants, cafes, the CBD, retail precincts, major road networks - this area has it all!

BUILDING FEATURES
Resort-style pool and spa, full-sized tennis court, BBQ area.
Secluded street off Shafston Avenue and Wellington Road.
Secure intercom access, secure undercover car park, ample visitor parking.
Air conditioning open plan living area, casual dining area.
Kitchen with dishwasher, pantry, island bench, and modern appliances.
2x bedrooms, both with built-ins and leafy outlooks.
2 Bathrooms with bath/shower combination and laundry.
Balcony with urban aspect.

SUBURB FEATURES
A short drive or bus ride across the Story Bridge onto major motorways.
Close to schools including East Brisbane State School, Anglican Church Grammar School (Churchie) All Hallows School, Shafston International College, Somerville House School.
Minutes from Kangaroo Point Green Bridge for CBD access.
Minutes from the Mater Hospital and St Vincents Private Hospital.
Close to The Gabba Central Shopping Centre and the Queen Street Mall.
Close to Raymond Park, Mowbray Park, and Kangaroo Point Cliffs.
Walk to local shopping and medical centre.
Minutes from train, bus and ferry public transport.
10-minute drive to CBD.
Close to Brisbane Jazz Club, Story Bridge Hotel, the Gabba, South Bank, Howard Smith Wharves, Eagle Street Pier and Queen's Wharf.

Contact Michael Vonder on 0459 900 167 for further information or to book a private inspection.

Property History for 6/55 Thorn St, Kangaroo Point, QLD 4169

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$687,500
17 Jan 2025
Listed for Rent
$420/w
27 Sep 2019
  • 17 Jan 2025
    Sold for $687,500
  • 28 May 2024
    Listed for Sale For Sale
  • 27 Nov 2021
    Sold for $450,000
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About Kangaroo Point 4169

The size of Kangaroo Point is approximately 1.8 square kilometres. It has 6 parks covering nearly 12.0% of total area. The population of Kangaroo Point in 2016 was 8063 people. By 2021 the population was 9689 showing a population growth of 20.2% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Kangaroo Point is 20-29 years. Households in Kangaroo Point are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Kangaroo Point work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 36.00% of the homes in Kangaroo Point were owner-occupied compared with 36.90% in 2016.

Kangaroo Point has 7,065 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Kangaroo Point have seen a 60.35% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 88.79% increase. As at 30 November 2025:

  • The median value for Houses in Kangaroo Point is $1,700,159 while the median value for Units is $1,013,365.
  • Houses have a median rent of $700 while Units have a median rent of $740.
There are currently 34 properties listed for sale, and 29 properties listed for rent in Kangaroo point on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 329 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Kangaroo point.

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