142 Perkins St W, Railway Estate is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1940. The property has a land size of 809m2 and floor size of 100m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in December 2025. There are other 3 bedroom House sold in Railway Estate in the last 12 months.
Sold by Graham and Shelly LynhamThe property is being sold s is". Representing an ideal entry point into one of Townsville's most central and fashionable suburbs, this low-set cottage has been owned by one family since the 1960s and offers amazing potential for those looking to renovate, extend, or simply secure a large block close to the city.Set on a generous 809m allotment and surrounded by similar homes, the property is original throughout. Entering from the rear, you'll find a covered patio, bathroom and toilet. A small internal staircase leads to the main living level which includes the kitchen, dining and lounge spaces, three bedrooms, plus a sleep-out positioned at the front corner of the home.The home is liveable however requires work which is evident on inspection.Positioned just metres from Boundary Street and only a short walk or drive to the new Cowboys Stadium and the Townsville City Centre, this is a superb opportunity for those willing to put in the work and capitalise on the location.THE PROPERTY- Circa 1930s cottage with extensions over time-Three bedrooms- Sleep-out at the front corner of the home- Functional kitchen- Dining and lounge rooms- Bathroom and toilet located at rear downstairs- Rear patio- Carport (may require removal) - 809m fenced allotmentTHE LOCATION- South Townsville side of Boundary Street- Short walk to Queensland Country Bank Stadium (Cowboys)- Close to quality primary and secondary schools- 10 minutes to Castletown and Hermit Park Shopping Centres- 10 minutes to Park Haven Medical Centre and Mater Hospital- Public transport nearby- 5 minutes to Townsville CBD- 10 minutes to The Strand
The size of Railway Estate is approximately 4.0 square kilometres. There are 9 parks, covering nearly 14.3% of the total area. The population of Railway Estate in 2016 was 2852 people. By 2021 the population was 2871 showing a population growth of 0.7% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Railway Estate is 20-29 years. Households in Railway Estate are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1400 - $1799 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Railway Estate work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 56.70% of the homes in Railway Estate were owner-occupied compared with 55.00% in 2016.
Railway Estate has 1,799 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Railway Estate have seen a 95.62% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 120.11% increase. As at 31 July 2026:
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