QLD4721· Pop. 3,962Central Highlands (Qld)

FRANKFIELD

EmergingAffordable, high-yield, growing population — early-cycle opportunity

Investor score

55

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

2.8%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

5.6%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.7%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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FRANKFIELD 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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Median rent

$220/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+4.3%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

4.2

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.76%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+9.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

63 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Real

4.0%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

High supply risk

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

FRANKFIELD is a QLD suburb offering lower 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 2.8% with stable tenant demand
  • Consistent annual growth of 5.6%
  • 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

$1,882/wk

$55k taxable p.a.

Renters

34.9%

52.3% owner-occupier

Median age

36.0 yrs

Unemployment

5.7%

Population growth

+3.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

13.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

87%

5% apartments

Degree qualified

25.9%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

10.9%

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

2.3%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

832.4 km

Regional

Days on market

51 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

34.7%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

247.6 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

400/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 4721

🏫4 Primary🎓1 Secondary
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (4)

Kilcummin State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 988

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 986

Clermont State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 936

Mistake Creek State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

🎓Secondary (1)

Clermont State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 924

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

High crime
54/ 100

13.8 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average
959ICSEA · national avg 1000

4 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited
29/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 12 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

22

/ 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

medium

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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