QLD48070Burdekin

EIGHT MILE CREEK

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

Liveability score

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

Est.

—

no recent data

Rent yield

Est.

6.8%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

Est.

2.1%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.4%

modelled estimate

AI insights for EIGHT MILE CREEK

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

PREMIUM

EIGHT MILE 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.

AI insights locked

Investment analysis · Risk assessment · Suburb comparisons

Unlock with Premium

AI suburb reportPREMIUM

A shareable, printable analysis of EIGHT MILE CREEK — investment outlook, liveability, risks & who it suits.

Unlock

Compare EIGHT MILE CREEK with nearby suburbs

Side-by-side on price, yield, growth, schools, safety & more.

EIGHT MILE CREEK vs EAGLE HEIGHTS EIGHT MILE CREEK vs LAMINGTON NATIONAL PARK EIGHT MILE CREEK vs EILDON HILL EIGHT MILE CREEK vs NORTH TAMBORINE EIGHT MILE CREEK vs RAINBOW BAY EIGHT MILE CREEK vs CALOUNDRA DC

Resident reviews

What people who know EIGHT MILE CREEK say

No reviews yet — be the first to share what EIGHT MILE CREEK is like.

Reviews are the opinions of individual users and are not verified by Australia Property.

Price figures are estimated — suburb-level data not available for this state. Verify with Domain or REA.

Median rent

$230/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+1.4%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

4.5

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

5.49%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

55 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.4%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

EIGHT MILE CREEK is a QLD suburb offering high rental yield and moderate price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

Strong rental yield of 6.8%
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

$1,353/wk

$42k taxable p.a.

Renters

27.5%

66.9% owner-occupier

Median age

44.0 yrs

Unemployment

6.7%

Population growth

+1.5% p.a.

Investor-owned

10.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

85%

6% apartments

Degree qualified

21.9%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

12.3%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.4 ha

Large block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

2.1%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

1031.9 km

Regional

Days on market

72 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

29.6%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

80.3 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

98/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 4807

🏫8 Primary🎓2 Secondary📚1 Combined⭐1 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (8)

St Francis Catholic School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 1007(50%)

222 students16:1 student–teacher50% girls11% top SEA quarter

Airville State School