ARANA HILLS
Investor score
61
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
5.0%
rent real · price estimated
Annual growth
6.2%
modelled estimate
Vacancy rate
1.4%
modelled estimate
AI insights for ARANA HILLS
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
ARANA HILLS 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.
Median rent
$735/wk
QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026
Demand change
+4.2%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
5.6
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
2.05%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+13.8%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+5.6%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
59 / 100
Strong demand
Supply pipeline
Real1.8%
new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25
Moderate supply
5-year price history
No price history available.
Market overview
ARANA HILLS is a metropolitan QLD suburb with strong capital growth momentum and high rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.
Highlights
- Metro QLD suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
- Strong rental yield of 5.0%
- Consistent annual growth of 6.2%
- Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
Risk factors
- Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions
Community profile
Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23Median household income
$1,949/wk
$73k taxable p.a.
Renters
27.2%
68.1% owner-occupier
Median age
38.0 yrs
Unemployment
2.4%
Population growth
+2.3% p.a.
Investor-owned
10.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
10%
80% apartments
Degree qualified
39.2%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
24.0%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
130 m²
Apartment/strata
Household size
2.5 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
15.4%
High Airbnb activity
Market activity
Distance to CBD
9.5 km
Middle ring
Days on market
27 days
Normal turnover
Auction clearance
63.8%
Balanced market
Walkability
56 / 100
Very walkable
Coastal proximity
9.9 km
Near coast
NBN technology
FTTNStandard — fibre to node
Population density
12,409/km²
Very dense urban
Schools in postcode 4054
🏫Primary (3)
St William's Primary School
Catholic · Yrs Prep-6
Pine Community School
Independent · Yrs Prep-6
Grovely State School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
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
Moderate7.1 offences / 100 persons
Source: QLD Police · 2024-25
School quality
Above average3 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
GoodSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
48
/ 100
Moderate indicators of demographic change. Young professionals, rising degree rates, and reasonable transit suggest gradual improvement.
Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality
Environmental risk
Flood risk
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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