Alisha and Russell have been a wonderful help since the very first point of contact - super sensible and proactive
6/48 Philong Street, Doolandella
Your Trusted Property Partner
Thank you for considering ipswich.com.au to manage 6/48 Philong Street, Doolandella once it's yours.
We've put together this proposal to give you a clear picture of the local rental market, comparable leases, and the rent we believe this property will achieve. Because we're the agency selling 6/48 Philong Street, we already know the property inside out — and our experience in Doolandella means we know what tenants are looking for, and how to position your investment for the strongest possible return from day one.
Local Market Insights
Doolandella continues to see strong rental demand with low vacancy across the suburb, supported by its convenient access to major road corridors and proximity to Richlands and Wacol employment hubs. Comparable three-bedroom, two-bathroom townhouses are currently achieving between $650 and $690 per week, with 112/7 Giosam Street leasing at $690 per week, 62/10 Giosam Street at $675 per week, and 11/20 Kathleen Street at $650 per week. These results reflect a competitive and active leasing market with consistent enquiry from quality tenants.
Three-bedroom townhouses are particularly well sought after in Doolandella, attracting families and professional couples who value the combination of space, low-maintenance living, and secure parking. The format suits renters seeking a house-like feel without the upkeep of a freestanding property, and demand from this tenant profile remains steady throughout the year. Your property sits comfortably within the current market range at a recommended rent of $675 per week.
Our Recommendation
Alisha D'Souza has managed my investment property in Karalee for over a year and has been excellent throughout. She is extremely prompt, responsive and always helpful with any queries. She helped organised new tenants at short notice.
Pricing Rationale
Based on a thorough analysis of the current Doolandella rental market, we recommend a weekly rent of $675 for your townhouse at 6/48 Philong Street, with a considered range of $650 to $700 per week. This figure reflects the genuine demand we are seeing for well-presented three-bedroom, two-bathroom townhouses in the suburb, where quality stock continues to attract strong tenant enquiry. The two-car accommodation at your property adds a practical advantage that resonates with the renting demographic in this area, supporting confident positioning toward the mid-to-upper end of the current market. To arrive at this recommendation, we closely examined six comparable townhouses that have recently been listed for rent within Doolandella, all sharing the same three-bedroom, two-bathroom configuration. At the upper end of the range, 112/7 Giosam Street and 3/182 Government Road are both seeking $690 per week, while 23/2 Castamore Way is listed at $680 per week and 62/10 Giosam Street at $675 per week. The lower boundary is represented by 11/20 Kathleen Street and ID:21173599/36 Philong Street — notably on the same street as your property — both listed at $650 per week. Together, these comparables establish a clear and active market range, confirming that $675 per week sits comfortably at the midpoint and is a figure well supported by current leasing evidence. In terms of positioning strategy, entering the market at $675 per week strikes the right balance between achieving a strong return for you and generating the broad tenant interest needed to secure a quality applicant promptly. Pricing at this level places your property above the entry point of the range, signalling genuine value without overstretching relative to the competition. Should market conditions prove particularly strong at the time of listing or if tenant enquiry is exceptionally high, there is room to test closer to $700 per week. Equally, the $650 lower boundary provides reassurance that any necessary adjustment to secure the right tenant can be made without compromising your long-term rental position.
Rental Evidence
Same config (3 bed / 2 bath) · In line with our recommended range · Still seeking a tenant.
Same config (3 bed / 2 bath) · In line with our recommended range · Still seeking a tenant.
Same config (3 bed / 2 bath) · In line with our recommended range · Still seeking a tenant.
Same config (3 bed / 2 bath) · In line with our recommended range · Still seeking a tenant.
Same config (3 bed / 2 bath) · In line with our recommended range · Still seeking a tenant.
Same config (3 bed / 2 bath) · In line with our recommended range · Still seeking a tenant.
If You're Considering It As An Investment
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This forecast is indicative only and based on a recommended rent of $675/wk and estimated sale price of the entered price. Operating costs (rates, insurance, maintenance) are estimates based on the agent's knowledge of this property type and suburb. Your actual costs may differ. Property management fees shown are exact and detailed in the Fees & Services section below. This is general information only, not personal financial or tax advice — please consult a qualified financial adviser before making any investment decision.
Fees & Services
Our selling fee is competitive and fully aligned with your outcome. Our commission is a percentage of the final sale price — negotiated upfront and confirmed in your authority before we begin.
Included in our standard campaign: professional photography, floor plan, realestate.com.au and domain.com.au advertising, signboard, and open home hosting. No hidden charges — everything is agreed before we start.
Meet the Team
The people looking after your investment.
Alisha is the senior property manager at ipswich.com.au, with over fourteen years in property management and a genuine commitment to customer service. Her experience spans the full breadth of the industry — from sales administration to working alongside builders to office management — which gives her a rare, well-rounded understanding of how a property really comes together and what it takes to look after one well. Today, Alisha manages a select portfolio in Ipswich. The deliberately small size is the point: it means every owner and every tenant gets her full attention, fast responses, and the kind of hands-on care that bigger rent rolls simply can't offer. For Alisha, property management isn't about volume — it's about doing right by the people behind each property.
Heath comes from a building background — when he joined the team eighteen months ago, he was still out building sheds. That hands-on construction experience makes him a genuine asset on anything maintenance or property-related: he understands how buildings actually work, what good repair looks like, and when a quote stacks up. Today Heath splits his time across property management, new business, and sales, bringing a practical, builder's-eye perspective that's rare in the industry and exactly what owners want in their corner.
Sav to everyone who knows her — has spent her career in property management, and she's now moving into new business. What clients notice first is that she picks up the phone. She'd rather have the conversation than send the email, and she'll go a step further than the job strictly needs. So if you've got a question about your property, or you're just weighing something up, give Sav a call. That's the part she likes best.
Russell Peter has spent more than twenty years working in property management across the Ipswich region. As principal of ipswich.com.au, he's built a reputation for putting data ahead of sales patter — giving landlords and investors the real numbers on their suburb, their street, and their property, rather than the optimistic estimates the industry tends to lead with. Over two decades managing rentals and advising investors in Ipswich, Russell has watched the city grow from an undervalued satellite of Brisbane into one of South East Queensland's genuine investment stories. That long view is the foundation of how he works: management as the anchor service, honest market reads refreshed against live data, and investor-to-investor sales only when a client is ready to move. No high-pressure calls, no inflated appraisals — just steady, informed guidance through every move an investment makes.