QLD4159· Pop. 14,816Redland

BIRKDALE

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

3.2%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

9.4%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.8%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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BIRKDALE 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

$742/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+10.0%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

6.3

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

3.18%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+13.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

75 / 100

Very high rental demand

Supply pipeline

Real

1.3%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

BIRKDALE is a metropolitan QLD suburb with strong capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

Metro QLD suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
Rental yield 3.2% with stable tenant demand
High annual growth of 9.4% — outperforming state average
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

High entry price may limit buyer pool
Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,903/wk

$96k taxable p.a.

Renters

19.0%

77.0% owner-occupier

Median age

43.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.1%

Population growth

+6.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

12.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

61%

30% apartments

Degree qualified

26.6%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

21.6%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

570 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

8.5%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

18.6 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

23 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

58.3%

Balanced market

Walkability

19 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

18.1 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

3,175/km²

Dense urban

Schools in postcode 4159

🏫3 Primary

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

St Mary MacKillop Primary School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1071

Birkdale State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1002

Birkdale South State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 993

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

65/ 100

10.6 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average

1022ICSEA · national avg 1000

3 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited

34/ 100

🚆 2 train🚌 29 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

high

Coastal exposure + state climate

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