QLD4608· Pop. 920South Burnett

CHARLESTOWN

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

4.0%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

5.0%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.5%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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CHARLESTOWN 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

$240/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+4.7%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

4.5

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

5.75%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

63 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.8%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

CHARLESTOWN 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 4.0% with stable tenant demand
Consistent annual growth of 5.0%
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

$1,055/wk

$45k taxable p.a.

Renters

17.5%

79.4% owner-occupier

Median age

50.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.9%

Population growth

+1.9% p.a.

Investor-owned

13.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

83%

4% apartments

Degree qualified

9.0%

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

1.8%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

177.9 km

Regional

Days on market

41 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

26.1%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

126.6 km

Inland

NBN technology

Satellite

Remote — satellite connection

Population density

87/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 4608

🏫2 Primary

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

Wooroolin State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 931

Tingoora State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 861

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

79/ 100

6.4 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Disadvantaged

896ICSEA · national avg 1000

2 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent

12/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 5 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 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

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Flood risk

high

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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