QLD4814· Pop. 46,193Townsville

GARBUTT EAST

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

3.5%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

6.5%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.6%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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GARBUTT EAST 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

$320/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+5.7%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

5.0

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.49%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+11.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

66 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

3.0%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

GARBUTT EAST is a QLD suburb offering lower 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 3.5% with stable tenant demand
Consistent annual growth of 6.5%
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

$1,717/wk

$58k taxable p.a.

Renters

37.5%

59.6% owner-occupier

Median age

34.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.7%

Population growth

+3.4% p.a.

Investor-owned

11.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

80%

13% apartments

Degree qualified

22.6%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

9.8%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.0 ha

Large block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

14.3%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

1112.0 km

Regional

Days on market

46 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

44.1%

Buyer's market

Walkability

47 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

7.4 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

553/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 4814

🏫9 Primary🎓4 Secondary📚4 Combined⭐1 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (9)

Annandale State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1019

Enkindle Village School

Independent · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1018

Riverside Adventist School

Independent · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1011

Holy Spirit Catholic School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1010

Cranbrook State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 910

Aitkenvale State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 870

Heatley State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 838

Garbutt State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 775

Vincent State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 772

🎓Secondary (4)

Ignatius Park College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1018

Tec-NQ

Independent · Yrs 10-12

ICSEA 972

William Ross State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 955

Heatley Secondary College

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 862

📚Combined (4)

Annandale Christian College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1069

Southern Cross Catholic College

Catholic · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1048

Calvary Christian College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1020

Townsville Christian College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 871

⭐Special (1)

Eaton College

Independent · Yrs U

ICSEA 967

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

86/ 100

4.2 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Below average

945ICSEA · national avg 1000

18 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited

32/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 14 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

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Storm risk

high

Coastal exposure + state climate

🌀

Cyclone risk

high

QLD/NT tropical cyclone zone

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