208 Alfred Street, St George QLD 4487, Australia
| Event | Date | Price | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | Dec 2001 | $230,000 | $52 |
| Sold | Jan 1999 | $27,000 | $6 |
Price per m² based on land size of 4391 m².
The property sits on a 4,391 m² block of land. It is a standalone house with a generous lot size for the St George area.
The Andrew Nixon Bridge is approximately 0.6 km from 208 Alfred Street, making it an easy short walk or brief drive to cross the Balonne River.
Within about 1.4 km you will find the St George Library, and the St George Golf Club is roughly 2.2 km away. The St George Airport is also nearby at about 2.3 km.
St George has a hot semi‑arid climate with very hot summers (average maximum 35.3 °C in January) and mild winters (average maximum 19.8 °C in July). The town enjoys around 173 clear days each year.
The town suffered significant floods in March 2010, December 2010‑January 2011 and February 2012, with river heights reaching up to 13.85 m. Since the property is near the Balonne River, historical flood events are an important consideration.
St George is a centre for cotton growing and also supports sheep, wheat, onions, garlic, corn, carrots and grape production. These agricultural pursuits shape the local economy and community.
Powrunna State Forest lies close to St George and includes a secure reserve for the critically endangered northern hairy‑nosed wombat. The Richard Underwood Nature Refuge is also nearby, providing habitat for wombats and a wide range of native wildlife.
