QLD4741· Pop. 7,346Isaac

DAYDREAM ISLAND

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

3.7%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

4.5%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.1%

modelled estimate

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DAYDREAM ISLAND 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

$250/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+2.9%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

4.1

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

3.09%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+9.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

59 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

3.9%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

High supply risk

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

DAYDREAM ISLAND 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 3.7% with stable tenant demand
Consistent annual growth of 4.5%
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

$1,768/wk

$54k taxable p.a.

Renters

13.1%

81.6% owner-occupier

Median age

44.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.2%

Population growth

+2.8% p.a.

Investor-owned

11.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

78%

6% apartments

Degree qualified

29.9%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

12.9%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

850 m²

Large block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

3.6%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

832.7 km

Regional

Days on market

59 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

35.7%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

38.2 km

Inland

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

1,225/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 4741

🏫10 Primary🎓1 Secondary

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (10)

Hampden State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 963

North Eton State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 957

Seaforth State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 951

Gargett State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 947

Coningsby State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 944

Farleigh State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 935

Eton State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 931

Oakenden State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 926

Pinnacle State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 914

Coppabella State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 823

🎓Secondary (1)

Catherine McAuley College

Catholic · Yrs 7-10

ICSEA 1026

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

70/ 100

9.1 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Below average

938ICSEA · national avg 1000

11 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited

28/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 11 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Early signs

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

medium

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

low

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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