QLD4722· Pop. 1,640Central Highlands (Qld)

BUCKLAND

EmergingAffordable, high-yield, growing population — early-cycle opportunity

Investor score

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

2.5%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

5.4%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.5%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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BUCKLAND 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

$200/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+4.1%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

4.0

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.41%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+11.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+9.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

63 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

4.0%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

High supply risk

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

BUCKLAND 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 2.5% with stable tenant demand
Consistent annual growth of 5.4%
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

$1,838/wk

$55k taxable p.a.

Renters

25.4%

60.0% owner-occupier

Median age

39.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.9%

Population growth

+3.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

14.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

86%

5% apartments

Degree qualified

27.4%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

10.7%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

880 m²

Large block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

3.6%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

634.8 km

Regional

Days on market

54 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

34.7%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

366.5 km

Inland

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

1,251/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 4722

🏫3 Primary📚1 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

Lochington State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1055

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1038

Orion State School

Government

📚Combined (1)

Springsure State School

Government · Yrs Prep-10

ICSEA 944

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

84/ 100

4.9 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average

1012ICSEA · national avg 1000

3 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good

47/ 100

🚆 1 train🚌 12 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

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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