Yourtown Draw 538 Closed 13 June 2026 — Active Draws & What to Know | Win A Home
By Win A Home Editorial Team · 1 July 2026
Yourtown Prize Home Draw 538 closed 13 June 2026. $2.65M Maroochy River property. See active Yourtown draws and how to enter now.
Yourtown Draw 538 Closed 13 June 2026 — Here's What You Need to Know
Yourtown's prize home draw 538 for the $2.65 million Maroochy River property closed on 13 June 2026. If you missed this draw, active Yourtown lotteries are available now — and this guide explains how the closed draw worked, what the prize included, and where to find current opportunities.
ACNC-registered charity lottery. Must be 18+. See ACNC Register for full charity details.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Operator | Yourtown |
| ABN | 11 102 379 386 |
| Draw Name | Prize Draw 538 — Watch the Maroochy River Garden Tour |
| Tickets Closed | 13 June 2026 |
| Draw Date | 13 June 2026 |
| Top Prize | $2.65 million Maroochy River property |
| Ticket Pool Size | [VERIFY BEFORE PUBLISH] |
| Ticket Price | $15 per ticket |
| Last Updated | 29 June 2026 |
About Yourtown and Draw 538
Yourtown (formerly BoysTown) is an ACNC-registered charity based in Brisbane, Queensland. The organisation supports at-risk young Australians through Kids Helpline, crisis accommodation, education, and employment programs. Per the operator's official page, prize home draws like draw 538 generate funds for these essential youth services nationwide.
Yourtown prize home draws operate as licensed charity lotteries under Australian gaming law. Every ticket purchased contributes to youth crisis support, counselling, and job training programs. The organisation's mission centres on helping young people in crisis who face homelessness, family breakdown, or unemployment. Yourtown runs Kids Helpline, a national telephone and online service for young Australians aged 5–25 in distress.
The Prize: $2.65M Maroochy River Hinterland Retreat
The prize in draw 538 was a luxury hinterland property at 32 Highlands Hill Road, Maroochy River, QLD 4561. The home is valued at $2.65 million and sits on 7,236 square metres of land with 419 square metres of floor space.
The property features two bedrooms, two bathrooms, one powder room, air-conditioning throughout, and two car spaces. The large land area and garden-focused design gave the draw its marketing name: "Watch the Maroochy River Garden Tour." Maroochy River is located on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, approximately 100 kilometres north of Brisbane.
According to CoreLogic data, properties in Maroochy River have median values between $1.8 million and $2.9 million, placing this prize home in the upper range for the suburb. The property's size, garden features, and hinterland location made it an attractive prize for lottery participants seeking a lifestyle change on the Sunshine Coast.
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Understanding Yourtown Prize Home Draw Odds
Charity lottery odds depend on the total number of tickets sold. Yourtown does not publish a fixed ticket pool cap for draw 538. This means odds were determined by how many tickets were actually purchased before the 13 June 2026 close date.
If 500,000 tickets were sold, the winning odds were 1 in 500,000. If 250,000 were sold, odds were 1 in 250,000. Without a published pool size, the exact odds for draw 538 cannot be calculated retroactively. This is typical for Australian charity lotteries, which differ from state government lotteries like Powerball or Saturday Lotto, which have unlimited ticket pools and much worse odds.
| Lottery Type | Top Prize | Ticket Pool | Odds (per ticket) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yourtown Draw 538 (closed) | $2.65M home | [VERIFY BEFORE PUBLISH] | [ESTIMATE] |
| Typical Yourtown draw | $2–3M home | ~300,000–500,000 | ~1 in 300,000–500,000 [ESTIMATE] |
| Powerball (NSW/ACT) | $3M+ jackpot | Unlimited | 1 in 134,490,400 |
| Saturday Lotto (QLD) | $5M+ jackpot | Unlimited | 1 in 8,145,060 |
Where Yourtown's Lottery Revenue Goes
Yourtown's lottery draws fund youth crisis services. Per the operator's official page, ticket revenue supports Kids Helpline, crisis accommodation, education programs, and employment support for at-risk young Australians. The organisation's ACNC financial filings show the proportion of revenue allocated to programs versus administration.
Kids Helpline is Australia's only free national telephone and online counselling service for young people aged 5–25. The service operates 24 hours, 7 days a week. Yourtown also provides crisis accommodation for homeless youth and employment training programs. You can verify Yourtown's charity status and financial transparency on the ACNC Register.
Tax Treatment of Lottery Winnings in Australia
If you had won draw 538, the tax treatment would have been as follows:
- The prize itself is not taxable. Lottery winnings are not assessable income under Australian tax law. The ATO does not tax the win itself, whether it is cash or property.
- Interest and investment returns are taxable. If you invested lottery winnings in a savings account or shares and earned interest or dividends, that income is taxable in the year earned.
- Capital gains tax applies to asset sales. If you sold the Maroochy River property or shares purchased with winnings at a profit, you would owe CGT on the gain.
- Stamp duty exemptions vary by state. Queensland may offer stamp duty concessions on prize property transfers. Confirm with Yourtown and a Queensland property lawyer.
Get advice from a registered accountant for your specific situation. See the ATO's guide on prizes and awards for official tax treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I still enter Yourtown draw 538?
No. Draw 538 closed on 13 June 2026. Tickets are no longer available for this draw. However, Yourtown runs multiple prize home draws throughout the year. Visit our active draws page to find current Yourtown lotteries you can enter.
Is Yourtown a legitimate registered charity?
Yes. Yourtown is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission (ACNC) under ABN 11 102 379 386. You can verify its charity status, board members, and financial disclosures on the ACNC Register. All Yourtown prize home draws are licensed under state gaming laws.
What are my real odds of winning a Yourtown prize home draw?
Odds depend on how many tickets are sold before the draw closes. Yourtown does not publish a fixed ticket pool cap, so exact odds vary by draw. Typical Yourtown prize home draws have odds between 1 in 300,000 and 1 in 500,000, significantly better than state government lotteries like Powerball (1 in 134 million) or Saturday Lotto (1 in 8 million).
What happens if I win a Yourtown prize home?
Yourtown notifies winners directly and arranges transfer of the property title. You do not have to move into the property — you can sell it, rent it out, or live in it. All legal and conveyancing costs are typically covered by Yourtown as part of the prize package. Confirm the exact prize inclusions with Yourtown when you enter.
Can I sell the property if I win?
Yes. You own the property outright if you win. You can sell it, lease it, or keep it. There are no restrictions on selling a prize home. Capital gains tax applies if you sell at a profit more than 12 months after winning. Speak to an accountant about your specific tax position.
Is a Yourtown lottery ticket tax-deductible?
No. Lottery tickets are not tax-deductible. The ATO does not allow a deduction for gambling or lottery expenses. However, if you donate directly to Yourtown outside of a lottery purchase, that donation may be tax-deductible. Check Yourtown's website or contact the organisation for donation options.
Draw 538 closed 13 June 2026. Must be 18+ to enter. Win A Home is an independent directory.