QLD4680· Pop. 55,339Mackay Regional Council

BARNEY POINT

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

47

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

12.1%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

2.3%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.1%

modelled estimate

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BARNEY POINT 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

$430/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+1.6%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

7.2

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.08%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

58 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.6%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

BARNEY POINT is a QLD suburb offering high rental yield and moderate 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 12.1%
  • 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

$1,746/wk

$46k taxable p.a.

Renters

36.0%

61.5% owner-occupier

Median age

36.0 yrs

Unemployment

5.0%

Population growth

+2.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

11.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

87%

4% apartments

Degree qualified

13.8%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

12.8%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.5 ha

Large block

Household size

2.8 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

2.1%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

460.9 km

Regional

Days on market

53 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

24.8%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

119.9 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

98/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 4680

🏫14 Primary🎓6 Secondary📚2 Combined1 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (14)

Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1044

St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1023

St Francis Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1015

Gladstone Central State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 989

Tannum Sands State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 988

Builyan State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 982

Nagoorin State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 966

Boyne Island State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 960

Benaraby State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 951

Gladstone West State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 938

Calliope State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 937

Kin Kora State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 929

Clinton State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 914

Gladstone South State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 897

🎓Secondary (6)

Chanel College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1031

Clearview Christian College

Independent · Yrs 7-10

ICSEA 990

Tannum Sands State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 965

Toolooa State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 950

Calliope State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 949

Gladstone State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 938

📚Combined (2)

Trinity College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1034

Faith Baptist Christian School

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 981

Special (1)

Rosella Park School

Government · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 942

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
87/ 100

6.6 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average
970ICSEA · national avg 1000

23 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent
12/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 5 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

8

/ 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

high

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

medium

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

🌀

Cyclone risk

low

QLD/NT tropical cyclone zone

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