CLIFTON HILL
Investor score
60
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
6.2%
modelled estimate
Vacancy rate
1.5%
modelled estimate
AI insights for CLIFTON HILL
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
CLIFTON HILL 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.
Median rent
$370/wk
QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026
Demand change
+4.1%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
4.4
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
2.09%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+12.9%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+6.2%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
72 / 100
Very high rental demand
Supply pipeline
Est.2.2%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
Moderate supply
5-year price history
No price history available.
Market overview
CLIFTON HILL 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 2.5% with stable tenant demand
- Consistent annual growth of 6.2%
- Access to national transport network and amenities
Risk factors
- Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions
Community profile
Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23Median household income
$2,001/wk
$94k taxable p.a.
Renters
39.4%
58.9% owner-occupier
Median age
36.0 yrs
Unemployment
3.4%
Population growth
+5.8% p.a.
Investor-owned
13.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
25%
71% apartments
Degree qualified
36.5%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
26.8%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
150 m²
Apartment/strata
Household size
2.6 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
16.3%
High Airbnb activity
Market activity
Distance to CBD
7.2 km
Middle ring
Days on market
24 days
Fast-moving market
Auction clearance
58.8%
Balanced market
Walkability
72 / 100
Walker's paradise
Coastal proximity
7.2 km
Near coast
NBN technology
FTTNStandard — fibre to node
Population density
12,169/km²
Very dense urban
Schools in postcode 4105
🏫Primary (2)
Moorooka State School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
St Brendan's Primary School
Catholic · Yrs Prep-6
⭐Special (1)
Millenba
Government · Yrs 7-12
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
Moderate12.1 offences / 100 persons
Source: QLD Police · 2024-25
School quality
Average2 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
GoodSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
38
/ 100
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
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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