QLD4115· Pop. 20,169Brisbane

ALGESTER

GrowthStrong momentum, tight vacancy, rising population — in the sweet spot

Investor score

55

Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

no recent data

Rent yield

3.8%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

7.3%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.0%

modelled estimate

AI insights for ALGESTER

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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ALGESTER shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median rent

$658/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+5.8%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

5.5

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.60%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+9.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

72 / 100

Very high rental demand

Supply pipeline

Real

0.4%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

ALGESTER is a metropolitan QLD suburb with strong capital growth momentum and moderate rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

  • Metro QLD suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Rental yield 3.8% with stable tenant demand
  • High annual growth of 7.3% — outperforming state average
  • Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand

Risk factors

  • High entry price may limit buyer pool
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,967/wk

$95k taxable p.a.

Renters

24.8%

73.1% owner-occupier

Median age

36.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.6%

Population growth

+5.8% p.a.

Investor-owned

14.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

64%

31% apartments

Degree qualified

35.1%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

13.3%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

390 m²

Compact block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

14.8%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

19.4 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

33 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

59.0%

Balanced market

Walkability

1 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

8.5 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

3,268/km²

Dense urban

Schools in postcode 4115

🏫2 Primary
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

St Stephen's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1077

Algester State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1041

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Moderate
73/ 100

8.0 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Above average
1059ICSEA · national avg 1000

2 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited
32/ 100
🚆 2 train🚌 25 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

27

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

medium

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

high

Coastal exposure + state climate

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