QLD4610· Pop. 15,212South Burnett

KINGAROY

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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

8.4%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

4.9%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.4%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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KINGAROY 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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Median rent

$504/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+4.5%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

6.7

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

5.40%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

57 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Real

0.8%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

KINGAROY 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 8.4%
  • Consistent annual growth of 4.9%
  • Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
  • 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

$1,249/wk

$46k taxable p.a.

Renters

29.7%

66.2% owner-occupier

Median age

41.0 yrs

Unemployment

7.0%

Population growth

+1.9% p.a.

Investor-owned

10.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

81%

4% apartments

Degree qualified

23.8%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

12.9%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.5 ha

Large block

Household size

2.8 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

3.2%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

178.9 km

Regional

Days on market

77 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

26.6%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

153.5 km

Inland

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

140/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 4610

🏫6 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚2 Combined
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (6)

Coolabunia State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 966

Kumbia State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 961

Durong South State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 944

Taabinga State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 934

Crawford State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 913

Kingaroy State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 908

🎓Secondary (1)

Kingaroy State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 942

📚Combined (2)

St John's Lutheran School

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1010

St Mary's Catholic College

Catholic · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 984

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
65/ 100

10.5 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average
951ICSEA · national avg 1000

9 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent
17/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 5 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

16

/ 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

high

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

high

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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