KAWUNGAN
Investor score
52
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
11.1%
rent real · price estimated
Annual growth
5.1%
modelled estimate
Vacancy rate
1.8%
modelled estimate
AI insights for KAWUNGAN
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
KAWUNGAN 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.
Median rent
$680/wk
QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026
Demand change
+4.8%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
8.1
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
6.80%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+6.9%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+7.4%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
57 / 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
KAWUNGAN is a QLD suburb offering high 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
- Strong rental yield of 11.1%
- Consistent annual growth of 5.1%
- Access to national transport network and amenities
Risk factors
- Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions
Community profile
Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23Median household income
$1,109/wk
$45k taxable p.a.
Renters
26.2%
69.6% owner-occupier
Median age
51.0 yrs
Unemployment
3.8%
Population growth
+1.8% p.a.
Investor-owned
11.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
87%
5% apartments
Degree qualified
21.9%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
12.0%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
2.3 ha
Large block
Household size
2.8 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
13.4%
Active STR market
Market activity
Distance to CBD
238.3 km
Regional
Days on market
72 days
Slower market
Auction clearance
27.2%
Buyer's market
Walkability
0 / 100
Car-dependent
Coastal proximity
8.2 km
Near coast
NBN technology
FTTNStandard — fibre to node
Population density
73/km²
Rural / semi-rural
Schools in postcode 4655
🏫Primary (7)
Star of the Sea Catholic School
Catholic · Yrs Prep-6
Kawungan State School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Sandy Strait State School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Yarrilee State School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Urangan Point State School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Pialba State School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Torquay State School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
🎓Secondary (2)
Hervey Bay State High School
Government · Yrs 7-12
Urangan State High School
Government · Yrs 7-12
📚Combined (4)
Fraser Coast Anglican College
Independent · Yrs Prep-12
St James Lutheran College
Independent · Yrs Prep-12
Xavier Catholic College
Catholic · Yrs Prep-12
Bayside Christian College Hervey Bay
Independent · Yrs Prep-12
⭐Special (2)
Hervey Bay Special School
Government · Yrs Prep-12
Carinity Education - Glendyne
Independent · Yrs 6-12
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
Moderate10.9 offences / 100 persons
Source: QLD Police · 2024-25
School quality
Average15 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
Car-dependentSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
12
/ 100
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
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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