QLD4820· Pop. 10,732Charters Towers

BASALT

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

2.4%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

6.4%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.8%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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BASALT 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

$220/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+5.6%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

4.4

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

5.11%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

67 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Real

3.1%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

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

Highlights

Rental yield 2.4% with stable tenant demand
Consistent annual growth of 6.4%
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

$1,341/wk

$57k taxable p.a.

Renters

28.8%

64.9% owner-occupier

Median age

41.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.1%

Population growth

+3.2% p.a.

Investor-owned

11.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

73%

13% apartments

Degree qualified

18.5%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

12.5%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.0 ha

Large block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

2.8%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

1040.4 km

Regional

Days on market

38 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

44.0%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

142.2 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

979/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 4820

🏫3 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚4 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

Charters Towers Central State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 859

Millchester State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 855

Richmond Hill State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 854

🎓Secondary (1)

Charters Towers State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 879

📚Combined (4)

Blackheath and Thornburgh College

Independent · Yrs Prep-11

ICSEA 965

All Souls St Gabriels School

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 952

Charters Towers School of Distance Education

Government · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 948

Columba Catholic College

Catholic · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 926

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

71/ 100

8.8 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Below average

905ICSEA · national avg 1000

8 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited

31/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 13 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

low

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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