KELVIN GROVE DC
Investor score
50
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
2.7%
rent real · price estimated
Annual growth
6.2%
modelled estimate
Vacancy rate
1.4%
modelled estimate
AI insights for KELVIN GROVE DC
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
KELVIN GROVE DC 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
$400/wk
QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026
Demand change
+4.2%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
4.5
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
1.97%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+14.3%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+5.6%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
58 / 100
Strong demand
Supply pipeline
Est.1.8%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
Moderate supply
5-year price history
No price history available.
Market overview
KELVIN GROVE DC is a metropolitan QLD suburb with strong capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.
Highlights
- Metro QLD suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
- Rental yield 2.7% with stable tenant demand
- Consistent annual growth of 6.2%
- Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
Risk factors
- Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions
Community profile
Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23Median household income
$1,934/wk
$73k taxable p.a.
Renters
56.6%
41.1% owner-occupier
Median age
30.0 yrs
Unemployment
3.9%
Population growth
+2.3% p.a.
Investor-owned
13.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
10%
80% apartments
Degree qualified
43.5%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
18.6%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
100 m²
Apartment/strata
Household size
2.5 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
23.7%
High Airbnb activity
Market activity
Distance to CBD
2.5 km
Inner city
Days on market
32 days
Normal turnover
Auction clearance
63.7%
Balanced market
Walkability
79 / 100
Walker's paradise
Coastal proximity
2.9 km
Coastal
NBN technology
FTTCGood — fibre to curb
Population density
10,239/km²
Very dense urban
Schools in postcode 4059
🎓Secondary (1)
Queensland Academy for Creative Industries
Government · Yrs 10-12
📚Combined (2)
Compass Independent School
Independent · Yrs Prep-7
Kelvin Grove State College
Government · Yrs Prep-12
⭐Special (1)
Red Hill Special School
Government · Yrs Prep-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
High crime15.0 offences / 100 persons
Source: QLD Police · 2024-25
School quality
Top tier4 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
GoodSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
41
/ 100
Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.
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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