QLD4226· Pop. 4,395Gold Coast

CLEAR ISLAND WATERS

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

58

Liveability score

65

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Real

$1,010,000

Verified research · 2026

Rent yield

Real

5.2%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

8.1%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.6%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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CLEAR ISLAND WATERS 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 price sourced from Verified research · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$1,000/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+7.2%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

6.6

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.87%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+11.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

70 / 100

Very high rental demand

Supply pipeline

Real

0.0%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Source: Verified research · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

CLEAR ISLAND WATERS is a metropolitan QLD suburb with strong capital growth momentum and high rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

  • Metro QLD suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Strong rental yield of 5.2%
  • High annual growth of 8.1% — outperforming state average
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

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

$1,729/wk

$85k taxable p.a.

Renters

31.7%

65.3% owner-occupier

Median age

40.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.5%

Population growth

+4.2% p.a.

Investor-owned

12.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

66%

27% apartments

Degree qualified

28.8%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

14.1%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

410 m²

Compact block

Household size

2.3 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

13.2%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

76.2 km

Regional

Days on market

26 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

56.4%

Balanced market

Walkability

60 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

10.2 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

1,037/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 4226

🏫4 Primary🎓3 Secondary📚1 Combined1 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (4)

St Vincent's Primary School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1091(82%)
794 students18:1 student–teacher51% girls32% top SEA quarter

Robina State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1055(70%)
698 students15:1 student–teacher48% girls22% top SEA quarter

Star of the Sea School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1045(66%)
236 students15:1 student–teacher49% girls13% top SEA quarter

Merrimac State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1020(56%)
600 students14:1 student–teacher51% girls11% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (3)

St Michael's College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1048(67%)
820 students12:1 student–teacher52% girls17% top SEA quarter

The Industry School - Gold Coast

Independent · Yrs 10-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1040(64%)
315 students22:1 student–teacher17% girls15% top SEA quarter

Robina State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1026(58%)
1,530 students12:1 student–teacher49% girls15% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (1)

All Saints Anglican School

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1137(93%)
1,828 students12:1 student–teacher53% girls52% top SEA quarter

Special (1)

Arcadia College

Independent · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 992(43%)
715 students13:1 student–teacher56% girls10% top SEA quarter

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

High crime
58/ 100

12.7 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Above average
1050ICSEA · national avg 1000

9 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent
78/ 100
🚆 2 train🚌 23 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

24

/ 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

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

high

Coastal exposure + state climate

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