QLD4405· Pop. 14,360Western Downs

BUNYA MOUNTAINS

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

58

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

3.7%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

5.8%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.5%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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BUNYA MOUNTAINS 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

$255/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+5.9%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

4.8

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

5.98%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

56 / 100

Strong 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

BUNYA MOUNTAINS is a QLD suburb offering moderate 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 3.7% with stable tenant demand
  • Consistent annual growth of 5.8%
  • 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

$1,447/wk

$39k taxable p.a.

Renters

33.0%

63.5% owner-occupier

Median age

36.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.8%

Population growth

+1.1% p.a.

Investor-owned

11.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

88%

7% apartments

Degree qualified

19.7%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

11.9%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.2 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

209.4 km

Regional

Days on market

67 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

33.3%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

209.9 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

31/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 4405

🏫2 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚2 Combined
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

Dalby State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 942

Dalby South State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 910

🎓Secondary (1)

Dalby State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 946

📚Combined (2)

Our Lady of the Southern Cross College

Catholic · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1021

Dalby Christian College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1009

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
86/ 100

4.1 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average
966ICSEA · national avg 1000

5 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited
20/ 100
🚆 1 train🚌 2 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

medium

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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