QLD4552· Pop. 9,019Moreton Bay

BOOROOBIN

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

42

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

12.8%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

1.5%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.1%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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BOOROOBIN 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

$370/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+0.9%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

7.2

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.26%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

52 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.0%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

BOOROOBIN 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 12.8%
  • Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,259/wk

$34k taxable p.a.

Renters

15.5%

80.4% owner-occupier

Median age

56.0 yrs

Unemployment

6.7%

Population growth

+0.5% p.a.

Investor-owned

17.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

79%

6% apartments

Degree qualified

11.0%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

13.8%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.9 ha

Large block

Household size

2.8 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

3.2%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

85.7 km

Regional

Days on market

46 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

29.0%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

31.1 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

142/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 4552

🏫3 Primary🎓1 Secondary
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

The River School

Independent · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1074

Maleny State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1050

Conondale State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 970

🎓Secondary (1)

Maleny State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1029

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
67/ 100

9.9 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average
1031ICSEA · national avg 1000

4 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent
9/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 0 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

22

/ 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

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

high

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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