QLD4873· Pop. 6,771Douglas

DAGMAR

EmergingAffordable, high-yield, growing population — early-cycle opportunity

Investor score

57

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

4.2%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

5.1%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.7%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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DAGMAR 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 rent

$260/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+4.8%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

4.7

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

6.71%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

59 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.5%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

DAGMAR 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 4.2% with stable tenant demand
  • Consistent annual growth of 5.1%
  • 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

$1,218/wk

$43k taxable p.a.

Renters

26.3%

68.7% owner-occupier

Median age

47.0 yrs

Unemployment

5.0%

Population growth

+1.6% p.a.

Investor-owned

11.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

79%

6% apartments

Degree qualified

13.9%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

8.0%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

930 m²

Large block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

1.6%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

1481.4 km

Regional

Days on market

53 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

29.8%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

85.0 km

Inland

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

79/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 4873

🏫6 Primary🎓1 Secondary
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (6)

St Augustine's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1002

Miallo State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 996

Daintree State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 964

Wonga Beach State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 907

Mossman State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 879

Alexandra Bay State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

🎓Secondary (1)

Mossman State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 938

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

Below average
948ICSEA · national avg 1000

6 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited
26/ 100
🚆 1 train🚌 4 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

16

/ 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

⛈️

Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

🌀

Cyclone risk

low

QLD/NT tropical cyclone zone

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