QLD43110Lockyer Valley

BUARABA SOUTH

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

Est.

—

no recent data

Rent yield

Est.

10.1%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

Est.

1.7%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.3%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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BUARABA SOUTH 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

$300/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+1.1%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

5.9

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.84%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

51 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.6%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

BUARABA SOUTH 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 10.1%
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

$1,334/wk

$38k taxable p.a.

Renters

21.9%

74.1% owner-occupier

Median age

43.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.3%

Population growth

+1.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

8.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

81%

4% apartments

Degree qualified

20.9%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

14.2%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

3.0 ha

Large block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

0.3%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

58.1 km

Regional

Days on market

70 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

24.9%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

58.6 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

32/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 4311

🏫8 Primary🎓1 Secondary

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (8)

Prenzlau State School