QLD4468· Pop. 260Murweh

BOATMAN

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

3.0%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

2.5%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.4%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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BOATMAN 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

$110/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+1.7%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

2.8

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

5.37%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

50 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.9%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

BOATMAN is a QLD suburb offering lower 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

Rental yield 3.0% with stable tenant demand
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

$1,109/wk

$38k taxable p.a.

Renters

11.8%

69.6% owner-occupier

Median age

50.0 yrs

Unemployment

5.2%

Population growth

+1.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

10.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

78%

8% apartments

Degree qualified

25.8%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

8.7%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.2 ha

Large block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

0.2%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

633.5 km

Regional

Days on market

82 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

34.2%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

519.5 km

Inland

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

28/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 4468

🏫1 Primary

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (1)

Morven State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 950

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

77/ 100

6.9 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average

950ICSEA · national avg 1000

1 school in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited

23/ 100

🚆 1 train🚌 2 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

medium

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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