Summary
Rare freehold! The only car wash for 245km. Prime highway corner in Ingham. High-tech, 24/7 automated site with very low labor (8–16 hrs/wk). Solar power & flood-resilient. $1.35M.
Location Details
Prime 925sqm corner on the Townsville-Cairns highway. As the Hinchinbrook hub, Ingham serves 11k+ residents with ZERO car wash competition for 245km. High-visibility site engineered above flood levels, capturing local, fleet, and tourist traffic.
About the Business
Executive Overview
A rare opportunity to acquire a high-visibility, freehold car wash with zero competition for 245km. Situated on a prominent corner block in Ingham—the hub of the Hinchinbrook Region—this business serves as the primary car care destination for over 11,000 residents and heavy Bruce Highway traffic linking Townsville to Cairns.
Strategic Location & Catchment
- Regional Monopoly: No direct competition within a 245km stretch; nearest competitors are 100km South or 145km North.
- Prime Visibility: High-traffic corner block with direct highway frontage.
- Diverse Revenue: Strong repeat usage from locals, tourists, and commercial fleets, including NDIS providers and Ingham Hospital.
- Expansion Potential: Future growth opportunities via surrounding land and buildings currently available for sale.
Site Features & Services
- Automated System: 4-tier automatic wash (Tradie, Touch-free, Combi, and Ultimate).
- Manual & High Clearance: 2x manual bays with 3.5m height clearance for large vehicles/boats.
- Ancillary Income: 2x twin-motor vacuum bays (shaded) and a dedicated fenced dog wash station.
- Vending: 2x mechanical vending machines for car care products and on-site change machine.
- Detailing: Established corporate detailing service with pick-up/drop-off options.
Plant, Equipment & Tech
- Modern Machinery: Core auto system approx. 4 years old.
- Seamless Payments: Integrated Nayax cashless systems in all bays.
- Efficiency: 10kw solar system and advanced water recycling infrastructure significantly reduce overheads.
- Security: Full-site CCTV with dedicated apps for remote sales tracking and fault notifications.
Property & Resilience
- Asset Details: 925sqm Freehold (LOT IRP716275).
- Capital Growth: Ingham has seen a median property growth of 18.27% over the past 12 months.
- Flood Resilience: Engineered above 50-year flood heights. Despite major town floods, water has never breached the plant room.
Operations & Staffing
- Trading: 24/7 fully automated operation.
- Low Labour: Highly efficient model requiring only 8–16 hours of staffing per week, allowing for a semi-passive investment.
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