Yourtown Draw 542 Closes 13 June: $5.6M Tallebudgera Valley Prize Home, 1.6 Hectares | Win A Home

Yourtown Draw 542 Closes in 14 Days: $5.6M Prize Home on 1.6 Hectares

Yourtown's Draw 542 is the final major prize home draw before mid-year, closing on 13 June 2026. The prize is a fully furnished $5.6 million home at Tallebudgera Valley spanning 1.6 hectares—significantly larger than typical urban prize properties.

ACNC-registered charity lottery. Must be 18+. See ACNC Register for full charity details.

About Yourtown

Yourtown (formerly BoysTown) is an ACNC-registered charity supporting at-risk young Australians across the country. The organisation operates Kids Helpline, Australia's only free, confidential counselling service for young people aged 5–25. Yourtown funds crisis accommodation, education programs, employment support, and early intervention services through its prize home lottery draws.

Every ticket sold for Yourtown Draw 542 funds these essential youth services. The organisation works with vulnerable young people facing homelessness, family crisis, mental health challenges, and employment barriers. Prize home draws are Yourtown's primary fundraising mechanism for sustaining these programs nationwide.

The Prize: $5.6M Tallebudgera Valley Home

The Yourtown Draw 542 prize is a fully furnished home located at 17 Maybree Close, Tallebudgera Valley QLD 4228. The property sits on 1.6 hectares of land—substantially larger than most urban prize homes. Total floor area is 521 square metres across four bedrooms, one powder room, and a three-car garage.

The home includes a saltwater swimming pool, ducted heating and cooling throughout, and a 5kW solar system. All furnishings are included in the prize. The winner receives the property fully ready to occupy with no additional purchase costs or settlement obligations.

Tallebudgera Valley is located in the Gold Coast hinterland, approximately 30 kilometres south of Surfers Paradise. The suburb is known for acreage properties, rural character, and proximity to national parks. The property's 1.6-hectare size is unusual for prize home draws, which typically feature urban or suburban homes under 1,000 square metres of land.

The Odds: How Your Chances Compare

Your odds of winning Yourtown Draw 542 depend on the total number of tickets sold. The operator has not publicly disclosed the ticket pool cap for this draw. Without this information, odds cannot be calculated precisely.

Charity lotteries typically sell between 200,000 and 500,000 tickets per draw, which would put your odds at somewhere between 1 in 200,000 and 1 in 500,000. This is substantially better than Powerball (1 in 134 million) or Saturday Lotto (1 in 8 million), but worse than some smaller raffles that cap tickets at 50,000.

[ESTIMATE] Charity lottery odds depend on total tickets sold. Figures above are estimates unless sourced from the lottery operator.

Where the Money Goes

Yourtown's ACNC filings show the organisation is a registered charity. Specific per-draw allocations for Draw 542 are not publicly disclosed. You can verify Yourtown's annual financial statements and charity registration on the ACNC Register.

Kids Helpline, Yourtown's flagship service, answered over 500,000 counselling calls and online chats in 2024–25. The service operates 24/7 for young people aged 5–25 facing crisis, mental health issues, family breakdown, and homelessness. Prize home draws directly fund this service alongside residential crisis accommodation and employment programs.

Tax on Prize Home Winnings

• Lottery winnings are not assessable income — the ATO does not tax the prize itself.
• Interest and investment returns earned from winnings are taxable in the year earned.
• Capital gains tax applies if you invest winnings in shares or property and sell later at a profit.
• Stamp duty exemptions on prize property vary by state — confirm with Yourtown after your win.

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

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 registration, financial statements, and charity status on the ACNC Register. All Yourtown lotteries are conducted under state gaming permits in Queensland.

What are my real odds of winning Yourtown Draw 542?

Odds depend on total tickets sold, which Yourtown has not publicly disclosed for this draw. Typical charity lottery odds range from 1 in 200,000 to 1 in 500,000. This is far better than Powerball (1 in 134 million) but involves a lower jackpot. Request the exact ticket pool from Yourtown before purchase if odds are critical to your decision.

What happens if I win—do I have to move into the property?

No. The prize is a fully owned property with no occupancy requirement. You can live in it, rent it out, sell it, or leave it vacant. The property title transfers to you free and clear. Stamp duty treatment varies by state—confirm with Yourtown.

Can I sell the prize home if I win?

Yes. You own the property outright and can sell it immediately, hold it long-term, or rent it. Any capital gains from future sale are subject to CGT. Consult a tax accountant before selling to understand your tax position.

Is a Yourtown lottery ticket tax-deductible?

No. Lottery ticket purchases are not tax-deductible. The ATO treats lottery tickets as gambling, not charitable donations. You cannot claim the ticket cost as a deduction.

What does Yourtown do with lottery profits?

Yourtown uses lottery revenue to fund Kids Helpline (the national counselling service for young people), crisis residential accommodation, education and employment programs, and early intervention services for at-risk youth. The organisation's ACNC financial statements detail annual spending on these programs. Visit the ACNC Register to download annual reports.

Tickets close 13 June 2026. Must be 18+ to enter. Win A Home is an independent directory.