QLD4032· Pop. 18,389Brisbane

CHERMSIDE SOUTH

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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

2.0%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

7.9%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.3%

modelled estimate

AI insights for CHERMSIDE SOUTH

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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CHERMSIDE 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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Price figures are estimated — suburb-level data not available for this state. Verify with Domain or REA.

Median rent

$385/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+6.9%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

5.0

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.35%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

57 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Real

1.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

CHERMSIDE SOUTH is a metropolitan QLD suburb with strong capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

Metro QLD suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
Rental yield 2.0% with stable tenant demand
High annual growth of 7.9% — outperforming state average
Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand

Risk factors

High entry price may limit buyer pool
Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,582/wk

$71k taxable p.a.

Renters

50.6%

44.0% owner-occupier

Median age

36.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.0%

Population growth

+2.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

10.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

35%

49% apartments

Degree qualified

49.6%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

17.3%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

220 m²

Compact block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

17.4%

High Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

9.4 km

Middle ring

Days on market

39 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

46.8%

Buyer's market

Walkability

49 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

9.4 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

7,334/km²

Very dense urban

Schools in postcode 4032

🏫1 Primary🎓1 Secondary

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (1)

Craigslea State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1070

🎓Secondary (1)

Craigslea State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1070

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

66/ 100

10.3 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Above average

1070ICSEA · national avg 1000

2 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good

57/ 100

🚆 4 train🚌 44 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Moderate momentum

Moderate indicators of demographic change. Young professionals, rising degree rates, and reasonable transit suggest gradual improvement.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

medium

Coastal exposure + state climate

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