QLD4306· Pop. 43,997Scenic Rim

IRONBARK

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

9.2%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

2.8%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.5%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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IRONBARK 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

$370/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+2.0%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

6.0

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

5.92%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

52 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.6%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

IRONBARK is a QLD suburb offering high rental yield and moderate price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

Strong rental yield of 9.2%
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

$2,114/wk

$37k taxable p.a.

Renters

23.2%

74.9% owner-occupier

Median age

34.0 yrs

Unemployment

6.5%

Population growth

+0.9% p.a.

Investor-owned

10.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

85%

4% apartments

Degree qualified

23.1%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

13.0%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.6 ha

Large block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

3.4%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

29.6 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

75 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

24.7%

Buyer's market

Walkability

28 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

30.1 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

147/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 4306

🏫11 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚1 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (11)

Mount Crosby State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1048

Karalee State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1041

Deebing Heights State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1035

Ripley Valley State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1025

Glamorgan Vale State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1005

Ripley Central State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1005

Peak Crossing State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 981

Fernvale State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 974

Haigslea State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 973

Mount Marrow State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 955

Walloon State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 945

🎓Secondary (1)

Ripley Valley State Secondary College

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 996

📚Combined (1)

West Moreton Anglican College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1072

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

68/ 100

9.5 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average

1004ICSEA · national avg 1000

13 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent

12/ 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

high

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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