QLD4401· Pop. 5,823Toowoomba

HIGHLAND PLAINS

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

4.5%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

4.8%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.8%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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HIGHLAND PLAINS 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

$265/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+4.4%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

4.7

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

6.86%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

52 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.9%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

HIGHLAND PLAINS is a QLD suburb offering moderate 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 4.5% with stable tenant demand
Consistent annual growth of 4.8%
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

$1,291/wk

$39k taxable p.a.

Renters

32.7%

63.4% owner-occupier

Median age

41.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.7%

Population growth

+1.1% p.a.

Investor-owned

9.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

81%

7% apartments

Degree qualified

25.6%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

11.7%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.1 ha

Large block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

3.5%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

130.4 km

Regional

Days on market

81 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

33.3%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

130.9 km

Inland

NBN technology

Satellite

Remote — satellite connection

Population density

150/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 4401

🏫3 Primary🎓1 Secondary

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

St Monica's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 968

Biddeston State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 958

Oakey State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 847

🎓Secondary (1)

Oakey State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 928

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

80/ 100

5.9 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Below average

925ICSEA · national avg 1000

4 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent

7/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 2 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

medium

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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