Yourtown Draw 560 Closes in 7 Days: $3.1M Mermaid Waters Prize Home + $100k Gold | Win A Home
By Win A Home Editorial Team · 7 September 2026
Yourtown Draw 560 closes 14 October 2026. Win $3.1M Mermaid Waters home + $100k gold. Tickets $15. 7 days left. ACNC-registered. Enter now.
Yourtown Draw 560 Closes in 7 Days: $3.1M Prize Home Plus $100k Gold Bullion
Yourtown Prize Home Draw 560 closes on 14 October 2026 — just 7 days away. The first prize is a fully furnished $3.1 million Mermaid Waters home at 2 Rawlinna Drive, plus $100,000 in gold bullion, making this one of the largest single-draw packages Yourtown has offered in 2026.
ACNC-registered charity lottery. Must be 18+. See ACNC Register for full charity details.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Operator | Yourtown (formerly BoysTown) |
| ABN | 11 102 379 386 |
| Draw Name | Luxury Prize Home Draw 560 |
| Tickets Close | 14 October 2026 |
| Draw Date | 16 October 2026 |
| Top Prize | $3,100,000 (home + $100k gold) |
| Ticket Pool Size | — |
| Worst-Case Odds | — |
| Last Updated | 7 September 2026 |
About Yourtown
Yourtown is an ACNC-registered charity that has operated prize home draws for over 35 years. The organisation runs Kids Helpline, Australia's only free phone and online counselling service available 24/7 for young people in crisis. Per the operator's official page, 57% of Yourtown's total funding comes directly from lottery revenue. This means every ticket sold to Yourtown Draw 560 funds essential youth services across the country.
Kids Helpline responds to more than 9 million contacts annually. Importantly, 71% of calls arrive after hours — nights, weekends, and holidays — when other services are closed. Yourtown also runs crisis accommodation, education programs, and employment support for at-risk young Australians. The lottery funds these services directly, making the prize draw model central to Yourtown's ability to operate.
What You Win in Yourtown Draw 560
The first prize in Yourtown Prize Home Draw 560 is a complete package worth $3,100,000. This includes the fully furnished home at 2 Rawlinna Drive, Mermaid Waters, QLD 4218, plus $100,000 in gold bullion. The property itself is the primary component of the prize.
The Mermaid Waters home: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 car spaces. The property sits on 398 square metres of land with a total floor area of 350 square metres. Features include a saltwater swimming pool, ducted heating and cooling throughout, and a 6.6 kilowatt solar system. The home is fully furnished and ready to occupy immediately upon settlement.
The gold bullion component: $100,000 in physical gold is included as part of the prize package. This adds tangible asset diversification to the prize and reflects Yourtown's positioning of Draw 560 as a comprehensive wealth-building opportunity, not just property ownership.
Your Odds of Winning Yourtown Draw 560
Your odds of winning the $3.1 million first prize depend on the total number of tickets sold in the draw. Yourtown does not publicly cap the ticket pool for Draw 560, which means odds are determined by final ticket sales before the 14 October close. This is different from fixed-pool lotteries where the maximum number of tickets is set in advance.
| Lottery | Top Prize | Ticket Pool | Odds (per ticket) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yourtown Draw 560 | $3,100,000 | — | — |
| Dream Home Art Union (typical) | ~$3–5M home | ~500,000 | ~1 in 500,000 |
| Powerball | $3M+ jackpot | Unlimited | 1 in 134,490,400 |
| Saturday Lotto | $5M+ jackpot | Unlimited | 1 in 8,145,060 |
Charity lottery odds depend on total tickets sold. Figures above are estimates unless sourced from the lottery operator.
Where Your Ticket Money Goes
Per the operator's official page, 57% of Yourtown's total annual funding comes from prize home lottery revenue. This percentage is significant — it means the organisation depends heavily on ticket sales to sustain Kids Helpline and related youth services. The ACNC Register holds Yourtown's detailed financial statements, which show how lottery revenue is allocated across counselling, crisis accommodation, and employment programs.
Kids Helpline alone responds to over 9 million contacts per year. Yourtown's ability to operate this service 24/7, especially the critical after-hours support (71% of calls occur outside business hours), is directly enabled by lottery funding. When you purchase a Yourtown Draw 560 ticket, you are funding a service that young Australians rely on in their most vulnerable moments.
How to Enter Yourtown Draw 560
Ready to enter? Grab your ticket, keep the confirmation email, and you're in the draw.
Tax Treatment of Your Prize
- Lottery winnings are not assessable income. The ATO does not tax the prize itself — you do not report the $3.1 million as income in the year you win.
- Interest and investment returns are taxable. If you invest the gold or proceeds from the home sale and earn interest, dividends, or rental income, those earnings are taxable in the year earned.
- Capital gains tax applies to future sales. If you sell the Mermaid Waters home or gold at a profit, you may owe CGT on the gain (not the original prize value).
- Stamp duty exemptions vary by state. Queensland may exempt prize property from stamp duty, but confirm with Yourtown before settlement to understand your obligations.
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 this registration and view their financial statements on the ACNC Register. All Yourtown prize home draws are licensed and conducted in compliance with state gaming laws.
What are my actual odds of winning Yourtown Draw 560?
Your odds depend on the final number of tickets sold before 14 October 2026. Yourtown does not cap the ticket pool in advance, so odds improve or worsen based on total sales. Once the draw closes, your odds are 1 in [total tickets sold]. This is better than Powerball (1 in 134.5 million) but depends on how many tickets are purchased.
What happens if I win — do I have to move into the Mermaid Waters home?
No. You own the property outright. You can occupy it, rent it out, renovate it, or sell it immediately. The choice is entirely yours. Yourtown handles all settlement and transfer of title — you simply need to accept the prize and arrange your own legal advice on ownership and future plans.
Can I sell the prize home immediately after winning?
Yes. Once you own the property, you can sell it whenever you choose. Mermaid Waters is a desirable Gold Coast suburb, so the home should be marketable. You will owe capital gains tax only on the profit (selling price minus acquisition cost), not on the original prize value.
Is a Yourtown lottery ticket tax-deductible?
No. Lottery ticket purchases are not tax-deductible. The ATO treats them as personal expenditure, not charitable donations. However, your ticket purchase does fund Yourtown's charitable work — 57% of the organisation's revenue comes from lotteries.
What does Yourtown actually do with lottery profits?
Yourtown operates Kids Helpline (24/7 phone and online counselling for young people), crisis accommodation for homeless youth, education and employment support programs, and mental health services. Per the operator's official page, Kids Helpline alone responds to 9+ million contacts annually, with 71% of calls arriving after hours when other services are closed. Lottery revenue funds these services directly.
Tickets close 14 October 2026. Must be 18+ to enter. Win A Home is an independent directory.