YOUR INVESTMENT $1.35M | Freehold Car Wash | Ingham, North QLD

A rare opportunity to acquire a car wash in Ingham with no competition. A high-visibility, freehold going-concern located on a prominent main street corner block.

Located just 100 kilometres from Townsville, Ingham is the town centre of the Hinchinbrook Region and a major hub for Australia’s sugar industry. Known for its unique collection of culture, fresh produce, and vast green landscapes, the town serves as a vital service point for the district.

Established in 2017, this business serves as the primary car care destination for a district population of over 11,000 residents, strategically positioned on the main highway linking Townsville to Cairns.

Location & Catchment

• Prime Visibility: Situated on a high-traffic corner block with highway frontage.
• Captive Market: Services 11,162 local residents across Ingham, Halifax, Lucinda, and Forrest Beach.
• Strategic Advantage: No direct competition within a 245km stretch—the nearest competitors are 100km South (Townsville) or 145km North (Innisfail).
• Diverse Clientele: Strong repeat usage from local residents, passing highway traffic, and commercial fleet users including NDIS providers and the Ingham Hospital.
• Expansion Potential: Opportunity for future growth with surrounding land and buildings currently available for sale by an unrelated party.

Features Include

• Wash Options: Fully automatic car wash system offering four distinct tiers: Tradie, Touch-free, Combi, and Ultimate.
• Manual Bays: 2 x manual wash bays featuring a 3.5m height clearance for larger vehicles.
• Vacuum Facilities: 2 x twin-motor vacuum bays protected by a shade awning.
• Pet Care: 1 x dedicated dog wash station within a separate fenced area.
• Vending & Convenience: 2 x mechanical vending machines for car care consumables and an on-site change machine.
• Ancillary Services: Corporate detailing service that includes a pick-up and drop-off option.
• Payment Flexibility: Comprehensive cash and cashless payment options.

Plant & Equipment

• Core Machinery: Auto wash system (approx. 4 years old).
• Payment Systems: Nayax cashless payment systems integrated into both the automatic and manual bays.
• Sustainable Energy: 10kw solar system installed to significantly reduce electricity overheads.
• Water Efficiency: Advanced water recycling infrastructure to minimize utility costs.
• Security & Tech: Full-site CCTV coverage, plus dedicated apps for sales tracking (Nayax) and equipment fault notifications.

Freehold Property

• Land Size: 925 SqM
• Title: LOT IRP716275
• Investment Growth: Ingham has seen significant growth in property prices, with a median growth over the past 12 months of 18.27%.
• Flood Resilience: The site was specifically engineered for resilience, built above the 50-year flood height in accordance with local council requirements. Despite the township experiencing two major flood events, no water has ever breached the plant room building.

Trading Hours & Staffing

• Trading Hours: The car wash operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Staffing Levels: Highly efficient, low-labour model requiring only approximately 8 to 16 hours of staffing per week.
• Operations: The automated nature of the site allows for consistent, convenient service to local and passing traffic with minimal daily involvement.