DOCTOR CREEK
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
4.3%
rent real · price estimated
Annual growth
5.9%
modelled estimate
Vacancy rate
1.2%
modelled estimate
AI insights for DOCTOR CREEK
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
DOCTOR CREEK 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
$360/wk
QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026
Demand change
+4.8%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
5.1
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
3.49%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+9.4%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+9.0%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
58 / 100
Strong demand
Supply pipeline
Est.3.5%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
Moderate supply
5-year price history
No price history available.
Market overview
DOCTOR CREEK 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 4.3% with stable tenant demand
- Consistent annual growth of 5.9%
- 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 2022–23Median household income
$2,001/wk
$52k taxable p.a.
Renters
13.8%
83.9% owner-occupier
Median age
39.0 yrs
Unemployment
4.9%
Population growth
+2.3% p.a.
Investor-owned
13.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
88%
8% apartments
Degree qualified
28.0%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
11.2%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
790 m²
Large block
Household size
2.5 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
1.8%
Mostly long-term tenants
Market activity
Distance to CBD
108.2 km
Regional
Days on market
55 days
Slower market
Auction clearance
38.2%
Buyer's market
Walkability
0 / 100
Car-dependent
Coastal proximity
108.7 km
Inland
NBN technology
Fixed WirelessRegional — wireless tower
Population density
1,249/km²
Suburban
Schools in postcode 4352
🏫Primary (11)
Highfields State School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Withcott State School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Meringandan State School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Gowrie State School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Geham State School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Pozieres State School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Vale View State School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Wyreema State School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Kulpi State School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Murphy's Creek State School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Karara State School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
🎓Secondary (1)
Highfields State Secondary College
Government · Yrs 7-12
📚Combined (2)
Toowoomba Christian College
Independent · Yrs Prep-12
Mary MacKillop Catholic College
Catholic · Yrs Prep-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
Moderate11.3 offences / 100 persons
Source: QLD Police · 2024-25
School quality
Average13 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
Car-dependentSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
35
/ 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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