QLD4413· Pop. 8,675Western Downs

BARAKULA

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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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

5.1%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

3.7%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.3%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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BARAKULA 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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Price figures are estimated — suburb-level data not available for this state. Verify with Domain or REA.

Median rent

$250/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+3.0%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

4.4

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.84%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

54 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Real

0.8%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

BARAKULA is a QLD suburb offering high rental yield and steady price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

Strong rental yield of 5.1%
Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,560/wk

$39k taxable p.a.

Renters

38.1%

56.8% owner-occupier

Median age

35.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.1%

Population growth

+1.1% p.a.

Investor-owned

12.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

77%

8% apartments

Degree qualified

16.5%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

10.3%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.7 ha

Large block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

0.2%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

271.3 km

Regional

Days on market

59 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

33.8%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

238.8 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

24/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 4413

🏫3 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚1 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

St Joseph's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1002

Chinchilla State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 912

Burra Burri State School

Government

🎓Secondary (1)

Chinchilla State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 941

📚Combined (1)

Chinchilla Christian College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1004

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

Safe

91/ 100

2.7 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average

965ICSEA · national avg 1000

4 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent

3/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 2 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

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

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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