KIPPA-RING
Investor score
60
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
3.1%
rent real · price estimated
Annual growth
8.5%
modelled estimate
Vacancy rate
1.2%
modelled estimate
AI insights for KIPPA-RING
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
KIPPA-RING 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
$635/wk
QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026
Demand change
+8.0%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
5.8
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
2.52%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+13.7%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+5.7%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
57 / 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
KIPPA-RING 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 3.1% with stable tenant demand
- High annual growth of 8.5% — outperforming state average
- Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
Risk factors
- High entry price may limit buyer pool
- Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions
Community profile
Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23Median household income
$1,297/wk
$70k taxable p.a.
Renters
35.4%
62.1% owner-occupier
Median age
43.0 yrs
Unemployment
3.5%
Population growth
+1.9% p.a.
Investor-owned
9.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
74%
12% apartments
Degree qualified
39.7%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
23.2%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
600 m²
Standard block
Household size
2.5 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
3.7%
Some Airbnb activity
Market activity
Distance to CBD
28.2 km
Outer suburbs
Days on market
38 days
Normal turnover
Auction clearance
46.3%
Buyer's market
Walkability
43 / 100
Very walkable
Coastal proximity
28.1 km
Coastal fringe
NBN technology
FTTPFastest — full fibre to premises
Population density
2,454/km²
Dense urban
Schools in postcode 4021
🏫Primary (2)
Hercules Road State School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Kippa-Ring State School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
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 crime12.7 offences / 100 persons
Source: QLD Police · 2024-25
School quality
Below average2 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
GoodSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
45
/ 100
Moderate indicators of demographic change. Young professionals, rising degree rates, and reasonable transit suggest gradual improvement.
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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