53-57 Laurel St, Russell Island is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1995. The property has a land size of 1602m2 and floor size of 98m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in September 2023.
Rare opportunity to own a property on a large parcel of land in a top location.
Dreaming of living on an island and establishing a self-sufficient permaculture lifestyle? Look no further. With 1650 sqm (1/3 acre) of rich volcanic soil, plentiful water and a neat two bedroom plus spacious sunroom cottage this property on Russell Island will provide all you need.
Gardens full of established tropical fruit trees underplanted with herbs, a fenced vegetable garden and a 3mx3mtr shed with power and an 8x6mtr garage workshop.
The cottage is well-maintained with ceramic tile floors, open plan kitchen and living areas with lots of built-in shelving, a combined bathroom and laundry and a large sunroom and is fully fitted with insect screens and security doors.
Outside is two pleasantly shaded covered alfresco areas,
Separate to the house is a large double garage / workshop with electric roller door.
This is an incredible opportunity, and the gardens will be a delight through the year, as different fruits ripen throughout the seasons, and you are able to add a huge range of exotic fruits to your diet. Just some of the established and thriving edible plants include jaboticaba, grumichuma, canistel, carambola, jackfruit, macadamia, pecan, sea grape and peanut butter fruit. With an automated watering system to the whole property caring for your own organic farm is made easy.
A 2400 litre per hour bore on the garden that can be hooked up to provide an additional water supply, there is also town water, electricity, telephone connected with NBN to front of block.
Russell Island has a doctor, pharmacy, police station, nursery, supermarket, liquor store, library, church, post office, three cafes, RSL and bowling club as well as easy access to water sports, sailing and fishing.
and other islands, including North Stradbroke.
This unique property is situated less than 2km from the main passenger jetty and vehicular ferry ramp to the mainland and within 10 minutes' drive of three boat ramps and within walking distance to Russell Island State School.
Your affordable self-sufficient, sustainable island life starts here!
We love to share our in-depth local knowledge and offer pickups from the jetty on arrival and a Free map and Island tour.
Simon 0448 884 625
Office / Kim 07 3409 2288
Call, text or email for a private inspection or a face time walk through. sales@islandlife.net.au
The size of Russell Island is approximately 17.8 square kilometres. There are 64 parks, covering nearly 13.3% of the total area. The population of Russell Island in 2016 was 2836 people. By 2021 the population was 3698 showing a population growth of 30.4% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Russell Island is 60-69 years. Households in Russell Island are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Russell Island work in a community and personal service occupation.In 2021, 70.30% of the homes in Russell Island were owner-occupied compared with 63.80% in 2016.
Russell Island has 9,482 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Russell Island have seen a 89.09% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 99.83% increase. As at 31 August 2026:
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