QLD4818· Pop. 32,004Townsville

BLUEWATER

GrowthStrong momentum, tight vacancy, rising population — in the sweet spot

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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

7.9%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.7%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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BLUEWATER 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

$355/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+8.3%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

5.6

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.76%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

66 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

3.0%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

BLUEWATER 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 3.2% with stable tenant demand
High annual growth of 7.9% — outperforming state average
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

$2,074/wk

$58k taxable p.a.

Renters

32.4%

65.7% owner-occupier

Median age

32.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.8%

Population growth

+3.4% p.a.

Investor-owned

9.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

82%

13% apartments

Degree qualified

31.0%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

15.3%

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

3.6%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

1129.1 km

Regional

Days on market

61 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

44.2%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

29.3 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

557/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 4818

🏫5 Primary🎓2 Secondary📚1 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (5)

St Clare's Catholic School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1022

St Benedict's Catholic School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1014

North Shore State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 988

Bluewater State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 950

Bohlevale State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 891

🎓Secondary (2)

Mary Help of Christians Catholic College

Catholic · Yrs 7

ICSEA 990

Northern Beaches State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 925

📚Combined (1)

St Anthony's Catholic College

Catholic · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 992

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

64/ 100

10.9 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average

972ICSEA · national avg 1000

8 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited

32/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 14 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

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

medium

Coastal exposure + state climate

🌀

Cyclone risk

high

QLD/NT tropical cyclone zone

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