QLD4720· Pop. 15,031Central Highlands (Qld)

EMERALD

GrowthStrong momentum, tight vacancy, rising population — in the sweet spot

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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

5.1%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

6.9%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.2%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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EMERALD 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

$503/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+6.5%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

6.0

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

3.35%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+11.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+9.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

65 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Real

0.3%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

EMERALD is a QLD suburb offering high rental yield and strong 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 5.1%
Consistent annual growth of 6.9%
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 2022–23

Median household income

$2,203/wk

$55k taxable p.a.

Renters

43.0%

53.5% owner-occupier

Median age

32.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.9%

Population growth

+3.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

13.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

80%

5% apartments

Degree qualified

19.0%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

14.2%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

880 m²

Large block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

3.3%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

642.1 km

Regional

Days on market

39 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

34.7%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

273.9 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

721/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 4720

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

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (5)

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1021

St Brigid's Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 990

Emerald State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 948

Denison State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 948

Emerald North State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 878

🎓Secondary (2)

Marist College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 999

Emerald State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 945

📚Combined (2)

Emerald Christian College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 996

Capricornia School of Distance Education

Government · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 960

⭐Special (1)

Ontrack College Emerald

Independent · Yrs 7-10

ICSEA 904

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

Safe

84/ 100

4.9 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average

959ICSEA · national avg 1000

10 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited

29/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 12 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 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

medium

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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