QLD4811· Pop. 13,688Townsville

JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY

GrowthStrong momentum, tight vacancy, rising population — in the sweet spot

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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

3.0%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

8.2%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.8%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY 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

$340/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+8.9%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

5.6

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

5.11%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+9.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

70 / 100

Very high rental demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

3.0%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY is a QLD suburb offering lower 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 3.0% with stable tenant demand
High annual growth of 8.2% — outperforming state average
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

$1,807/wk

$58k taxable p.a.

Renters

36.9%

60.7% owner-occupier

Median age

36.0 yrs

Unemployment

5.5%

Population growth

+3.4% p.a.

Investor-owned

12.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

80%

13% apartments

Degree qualified

18.6%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

10.1%

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

15.4%

High Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

1103.6 km

Regional

Days on market

38 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

44.1%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

7.8 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

277/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 4811

🏫2 Primary🎓1 Secondary

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

Oonoonba State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 995

Wulguru State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 827

🎓Secondary (1)

Yallorin Yimba Silver Lining School

Independent · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 791

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

56/ 100

13.3 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Disadvantaged

871ICSEA · national avg 1000

3 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

medium

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

high

Coastal exposure + state climate

🌀

Cyclone risk

high

QLD/NT tropical cyclone zone

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