QLD4895· Pop. 228Douglas

BLOOMFIELD

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

50

Liveability score

28

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

Est.

no recent data

Rent yield

Est.

3.2%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

Est.

3.2%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.5%

modelled estimate

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BLOOMFIELD 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

$140/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+2.4%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

3.2

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

5.75%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

55 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.5%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

BLOOMFIELD is a QLD suburb offering lower 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

  • Rental yield 3.2% with stable tenant 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

$1,028/wk

$41k taxable p.a.

Renters

44.1%

46.4% owner-occupier

Median age

40.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.4%

Population growth

+1.4% p.a.

Investor-owned

10.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

81%

7% apartments

Degree qualified

23.2%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

9.2%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.3 ha

Large block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

2.0%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

1496.5 km

Regional

Days on market

75 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

31.4%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

65.7 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

94/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 4895

🏫3 Primary📚2 Combined1 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

Rossville State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Remote

ICSEA 893(9%)
25 students9:1 student–teacher44% girls6% top SEA quarter

Cape York Aboriginal Australian Academy

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Remote

ICSEA 707(1%)
146 students7:1 student–teacher51% girls1% top SEA quarter

Bloomfield River State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Remote

ICSEA 661(1%)
67 students8:1 student–teacher51% girls

📚Combined (2)

Endeavour Christian College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Remote

ICSEA 991(43%)
166 students13:1 student–teacher58% girls18% top SEA quarter

Cooktown State School

Government · Yrs Prep-12 · Remote

ICSEA 838(4%)
376 students11:1 student–teacher50% girls3% top SEA quarter

Special (1)

Holy Spirit College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Remote

ICSEA 811(3%)
122 students9:1 student–teacher49% girls2% top SEA quarter

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
88/ 100

3.5 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Disadvantaged
817ICSEA · national avg 1000

6 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent
6/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 3 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

17

/ 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

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

🌀

Cyclone risk

medium

QLD/NT tropical cyclone zone

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