QLD4490· Pop. 1,508Paroo

CUNNAMULLA

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

1.9%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

5.5%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.0%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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CUNNAMULLA 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

$125/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+5.4%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

3.7

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

3.64%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

54 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

CUNNAMULLA is a QLD suburb offering lower 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 1.9% with stable tenant demand
Consistent annual growth of 5.5%
Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
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

$920/wk

$40k taxable p.a.

Renters

36.3%

55.0% owner-occupier

Median age

43.0 yrs

Unemployment

5.0%

Population growth

+1.3% p.a.

Investor-owned

16.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

78%

7% apartments

Degree qualified

19.1%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

10.6%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.8 ha

Large block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

3.2%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

737.2 km

Regional

Days on market

65 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

32.5%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

737.7 km

Inland

NBN technology

Satellite

Remote — satellite connection

Population density

139/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 4490

🏫1 Primary📚1 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (1)

Sacred Heart Primary School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 873

📚Combined (1)

Cunnamulla P-12 State School

Government · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 697

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

78/ 100

6.5 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Disadvantaged

785ICSEA · national avg 1000

2 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent

9/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 3 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

🌊

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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