QLD4701· Pop. 43,828Livingstone

FRENCHVILLE

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

4.9%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

7.9%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.8%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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FRENCHVILLE 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

$540/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+8.4%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

6.4

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

5.19%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+11.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

68 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.0%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

FRENCHVILLE is a QLD suburb offering moderate 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

Rental yield 4.9% with stable tenant demand
High annual growth of 7.9% — outperforming state average
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

$1,496/wk

$55k taxable p.a.

Renters

31.0%

66.2% owner-occupier

Median age

37.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.2%

Population growth

+2.9% p.a.

Investor-owned

8.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

90%

6% apartments

Degree qualified

17.4%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

11.6%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

870 m²

Large block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

3.8%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

520.3 km

Regional

Days on market

36 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

35.0%

Buyer's market

Walkability

2 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

36.3 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

558/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 4701

🏫9 Primary🎓3 Secondary📚3 Combined⭐1 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (9)

St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1029

Frenchville State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1005

St Anthony's Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 995

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 990

Mount Archer State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 895

Lakes Creek State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 888

Park Avenue State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 864

Glenmore State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 841

Berserker Street State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 837

🎓Secondary (3)

Emmaus College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 997

Glenmore State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 910

North Rockhampton State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 896

📚Combined (3)

Heights College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1009

Lighthouse Christian School

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 984

Kingsley College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 966

⭐Special (1)

Rockhampton North Special School

Government · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 940

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

81/ 100

5.8 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Below average

940ICSEA · national avg 1000

16 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

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

🌀

Cyclone risk

medium

QLD/NT tropical cyclone zone

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