QLD4815· Pop. 21,397Townsville

GRANITE VALE

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

5.9%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.0%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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GRANITE VALE 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

$295/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+4.8%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

4.7

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.91%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

64 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Real

3.0%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

GRANITE VALE 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 3.5% with stable tenant demand
Consistent annual growth of 5.9%
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

$1,486/wk

$58k taxable p.a.

Renters

34.6%

60.2% owner-occupier

Median age

35.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.9%

Population growth

+3.4% p.a.

Investor-owned

7.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

73%

13% apartments

Degree qualified

25.3%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

16.7%

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

4.4%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

1092.3 km

Regional

Days on market

50 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

44.1%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

40.7 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

767/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 4815

🏫3 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚1 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

Good Shepherd Catholic School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 928

Kelso State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 828

Rasmussen State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 784

🎓Secondary (1)

Thuringowa State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 842

📚Combined (1)

Carinity Education - Shalom

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 688

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

Moderate

62/ 100

11.3 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Disadvantaged

814ICSEA · national avg 1000

5 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

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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