QLD4868· Pop. 22,896Cairns

BAYVIEW HEIGHTS

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

19.2%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

2.4%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.4%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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BAYVIEW HEIGHTS 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

$700/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+1.6%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

10.8

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

5.31%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+9.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

54 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.5%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

BAYVIEW HEIGHTS 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 19.2%
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

$1,554/wk

$42k taxable p.a.

Renters

32.1%

64.8% owner-occupier

Median age

38.0 yrs

Unemployment

5.7%

Population growth

+1.5% p.a.

Investor-owned

10.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

89%

6% apartments

Degree qualified

22.7%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

11.1%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.9 ha

Large block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

13.1%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

1385.1 km

Regional

Days on market

74 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

29.4%

Buyer's market

Walkability

5 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

9.5 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

63/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 4868

🏫3 Primary🎓2 Secondary📚1 Combined⭐1 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

St Gerard Majella Primary School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1035

Woree State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 860

White Rock State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 837

🎓Secondary (2)

St Mary's Catholic College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1023

Woree State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 854

📚Combined (1)

Trinity Anglican School

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1103

⭐Special (1)

Cairns State Special School

Government · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 913

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

74/ 100

7.9 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Below average

946ICSEA · national avg 1000

7 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited

28/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 4 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

high

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

high

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

high

Coastal exposure + state climate

🌀

Cyclone risk

high

QLD/NT tropical cyclone zone

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