Yourtown Draw 538: $2.65M Maroochy River Home + $200K Gold — 500K Ticket Cap Makes This Better Odds Than Most | Win A Home
By Gary Oldman · 15 March 2026
Yourtown Draw 538: win a $2.65 million Maroochy River home plus $200,000 gold. Limited to 500,000 tickets. $15 per ticket. Closes 28 July 2026. ACNC-register...
Yourtown Draw 538: 500,000 Tickets Give You Clear Odds
Yourtown Draw 538 caps tickets at 500,000. Your odds of winning the $2.65 million Maroochy River home are 1 in 500,000.
Tickets cost $15 each. They close Sunday 28 July at 10:00 PM AEST.
ACNC-registered charity lottery. You must be 18+. See ACNC Register for full details.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Operator | Yourtown |
| ABN | 11 102 379 386 |
| Draw Name | Prize Draw 538 — Maroochy River |
| Tickets Close | Sunday 28 July 2026, 10:00 PM AEST |
| Draw Date | Wednesday 31 July 2026, 12:00 PM AEST |
| Top Prize | $2,655,348 (home plus extras) |
| Ticket Pool Size | 500,000 (capped) |
| Worst-Case Odds | 1 in 500,000 |
| Last Updated | 4 April 2026 |
About Yourtown
Yourtown is an ACNC-registered charity. The ABN is 11 102 379 386. Yourtown started in 1961, formerly known as BoysTown.
The group runs Kids Helpline. This is Australia's only free phone and chat service for young people aged 5–25.
Yourtown gives crisis homes and schooling to at-risk young people. The group also helps them find work. They help young Australians across the country.
Check the ACNC Register for more charity details.
The charity has helped over 150,000 young people. It has raised $500 million through home draws since 1961. Ticket sales fund Kids Helpline counsellors and crisis beds. They also pay for job training programmes. Every ticket helps young people in crisis.
The Prize: $2.65M Maroochy River Home Plus $200K Gold
The prize is a four-bedroom home at 32 Highlands Hill Rd, Maroochy River QLD 4561. The home sits on nearly two acres of land. It has two bathrooms and a powder room. Air-conditioning, an in-ground pool, solar panels, and water tanks are included.
The $2,655,348 prize includes the home itself. You also get $200,000 in gold bullion. The prize covers $169,590 in furniture and appliances. A $10,000 travel voucher is included. You get a John Deere mower worth $6,307. The prize pays for twelve months of council rates. Twelve months of home insurance is covered. Transfer fees are paid.
The property has 7,236 square metres of land. The home itself is 419 square metres. Maroochy River is 25 minutes from Maroochydore Beach. It sits in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. The Maroochy River Golf Club is nearby. Sunshine Plaza Shopping Centre is close by. Local restaurants include The Boat Shed at Cotton Tree. You get privacy and beach access.
The Odds: What a Fixed Ticket Pool Really Means
Yourtown capped Draw 538 at 500,000 tickets exactly. Your chance of winning is 1 in 500,000. This is only if all tickets sell. If fewer tickets sell, your odds get better. A capped ticket draw is fairer. You know the odds upfront.
| Lottery | Top Prize | Ticket Pool | Odds (per ticket) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yourtown Draw 538 | $2.65M home | 500,000 | 1 in 500,000 |
| RSL Art Union (typical) | ~$3–5M home | ~500,000 | ~1 in 500,000 [ESTIMATE] |
| Mater Prize Home (typical) | ~$2–4M home | ~350,000 | ~1 in 350,000 [ESTIMATE] |
| Powerball | $3M+ jackpot | Unlimited | 1 in 134,490,400 |
| Saturday Lotto | $5M+ jackpot | Unlimited | 1 in 8,145,060 |
[ESTIMATE] Charity lottery odds depend on total tickets sold. RSL and Mater figures above are estimates unless sourced from the lottery operator.
Where the Money Goes
Yourtown does not publish a revenue split for Draw 538. But the ACNC Register shows where Yourtown's money goes. Prize home draws fund Kids Helpline, crisis housing, job training, and youth mental health research.
To see how much of your ticket goes to programs, check the ACNC Register. You can also ask Yourtown for the latest annual report. All ACNC charities must publish this information by law.
How to Enter
- Click the Entry button on this page. Go to Yourtown's secure ticket portal.
- Pick how many tickets you want. Tickets cost $15 each.
- Add your details and payment info. Finish checkout.
- Save your confirmation email. This is your proof of purchase.
Tax and Lottery Winnings in Australia
• Lottery winnings are not taxable income. The ATO does not tax the prize itself.
• Interest and investment gains from winnings ARE taxable. You pay tax in the year you earn them.
• Capital gains tax applies if you sell the home at a profit later.
• Stamp duty exemptions vary by state. Ask Yourtown if this home qualifies under Queensland law.
Talk to an accountant about your situation. See the ATO's guide on prizes and awards for official tax rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yourtown a legitimate registered charity?
Yes. Yourtown is ACNC-registered with ABN 11 102 379 386. Check its status and financials on the ACNC Register. Yourtown started in 1961 and runs Kids Helpline, the national youth counselling service.
What are my real odds of winning Draw 538?
Your odds are 1 in 500,000 if all tickets sell. This pool size is fixed. If fewer tickets sell, your odds get better. Yourtown has not said how many tickets sold. You won't know your exact odds until tickets close on 28 July.
What happens if I win the Maroochy River home?
You own the property at 32 Highlands Hill Rd, Maroochy River. The prize covers twelve months of rates, water, home and contents insurance. It includes all furniture and appliances. You don't have to live there. You can sell it, rent it, or keep it. Legal fees are paid for you.
Can I sell the property if I win?
Yes. The home is yours to do what you want. You can sell it, rent it, or keep it.
Capital gains tax applies if you sell for a profit. Talk to a tax accountant about your situation.
Is a Yourtown lottery ticket tax-deductible?
No. Lottery tickets are not tax-deductible. The ATO sees them as personal spending, not charity.
Want to give tax-deductible money to Yourtown? Contact them directly. Gifts to ACNC charities get a tax deduction.
What does Yourtown do with lottery profits?
Yourtown funds Kids Helpline. This gives free help to young people aged 5–25.
They also run crisis homes for homeless youth. They offer job and school help. They study youth mental health.
Since 1961, they have helped 150,000 young people. They have raised $500 million from draws. Check Yourtown's yearly reports on the ACNC Register.
Tickets close Sunday 28 July 2026, 10:00 PM AEST. Must be 18+ to enter. Win A Home is an independent directory.