QLD46550Rockhampton Regional Council

GREAT SANDY STRAIT

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

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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

Est.

—

no recent data

Rent yield

Est.

4.8%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

Est.

6.1%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.0%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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GREAT SANDY STRAIT 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

$340/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+6.3%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

5.5

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

3.56%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

55 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

GREAT SANDY STRAIT 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 4.8% with stable tenant demand
Consistent annual growth of 6.1%
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

$1,109/wk

$45k taxable p.a.

Renters

26.2%

69.6% owner-occupier

Median age

51.0 yrs

Unemployment

7.1%

Population growth

+1.8% p.a.

Investor-owned

11.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

86%

5% apartments

Degree qualified

23.0%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

13.6%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.8 ha

Large block

Household size

2.8 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

11.8%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

238.3 km

Regional

Days on market

75 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

27.2%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

8.2 km

Near coast

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

13/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 4655

🏫7 Primary🎓2 Secondary📚4 Combined⭐2 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (7)

Star of the Sea Catholic School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1010(52%)

388 students18:1 student–teacher44% girls11% top SEA quarter

Kawungan State School