QLD4221· Pop. 28,889Gold Coast

ELANORA

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

7.4%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

6.0%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.4%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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ELANORA 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

$1,045/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+3.9%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

6.7

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.42%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

68 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Real

0.1%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

ELANORA is a metropolitan QLD suburb with strong capital growth momentum and high rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

Metro QLD suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
Strong rental yield of 7.4%
Consistent annual growth of 6.0%
Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand

Risk factors

Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,729/wk

$85k taxable p.a.

Renters

28.9%

68.5% owner-occupier

Median age

40.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.4%

Population growth

+4.2% p.a.

Investor-owned

15.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

59%

27% apartments

Degree qualified

28.7%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

20.3%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

540 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.3 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

7.7%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

84.6 km

Regional

Days on market

26 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

56.4%

Balanced market

Walkability

19 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

17.2 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

1,041/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 4221

🏫2 Primary🎓2 Secondary

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

Elanora State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1061

Palm Beach State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1059

🎓Secondary (2)

Elanora State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1023

Palm Beach-Currumbin State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1022

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

77/ 100

6.8 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average

1041ICSEA · national avg 1000

4 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent

92/ 100

🚆 3 train🚌 36 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

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

high

Coastal exposure + state climate

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