QLD4208Gold Coast

GILBERTON

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Real

$785,000

Verified research · 2026

Rent yield

Real

3.0%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

6.4%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.4%

modelled estimate

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GILBERTON 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 price sourced from Verified research · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$445/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+4.4%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

4.7

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.34%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+11.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

66 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

4.3%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

High supply risk

5-year price history

No price history available.

Source: Verified research · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

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

Highlights

Metro QLD suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
Rental yield 3.0% with stable tenant demand
Consistent annual growth of 6.4%
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

$2,136/wk

$84k taxable p.a.

Renters

26.3%

71.5% owner-occupier

Median age

34.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.2%

Population growth

+4.1% p.a.

Investor-owned

10.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

55%

28% apartments

Degree qualified

40.1%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

17.5%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

480 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.3 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

6.2%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

41.3 km

Regional

Days on market

39 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

56.7%

Balanced market

Walkability

1 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

20.6 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

990/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 4208

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

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

Mother Teresa Primary School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1031(60%)

213 students15:1 student–teacher49% girls13% top SEA quarter

Norfolk Village State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1005(49%)

625 students14:1 student–teacher52% girls10% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (1)

Ormeau Woods State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 996(45%)

1,404 students13:1 student–teacher49% girls7% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (1)

Livingstone Christian College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1043(66%)

1,222 students14:1 student–teacher49% girls17% top SEA quarter

⭐Special (1)

Toogoolawa School

Independent · Yrs 4-10 · Major Cities

ICSEA 955(27%)

116 students8:1 student–teacher0% girls4% top SEA quarter

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

45/ 100

16.5 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average

1006ICSEA · national avg 1000

5 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent

93/ 100

🚆 3 train🚌 37 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

⛈️

Storm risk

high

Coastal exposure + state climate

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