QLD4817· Pop. 20,780Charters Towers

KIRWAN

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

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Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Real

$635,000

Verified research · 2026

Rent yield

Real

4.6%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

6.9%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.2%

modelled estimate

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KIRWAN 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 price sourced from Verified research · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$560/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+6.5%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

5.7

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

3.44%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+11.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

65 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

3.0%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Source: Verified research · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

KIRWAN is a QLD suburb offering moderate 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 4.6% with stable tenant demand
Consistent annual growth of 6.9%
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

$1,866/wk

$58k taxable p.a.

Renters

31.9%

66.0% owner-occupier

Median age

36.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.5%

Population growth

+3.4% p.a.

Investor-owned

9.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

74%

13% apartments

Degree qualified

26.4%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

13.4%

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

5.5%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

1115.8 km

Regional

Days on market

52 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

44.1%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

18.4 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

387/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 4817

🏫3 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚1 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

The Willows State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 956(27%)

876 students14:1 student–teacher50% girls5% top SEA quarter

Kirwan State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 927(17%)

698 students15:1 student–teacher48% girls4% top SEA quarter

Weir State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 838(4%)

747 students15:1 student–teacher46% girls2% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (1)

Kirwan State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 919(15%)

1,922 students14:1 student–teacher47% girls5% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (1)

Ryan Catholic College

Catholic · Yrs Prep-12 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 1020(56%)

2,019 students13:1 student–teacher52% girls16% top SEA quarter

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

67/ 100

10.0 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Below average

932ICSEA · national avg 1000

5 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

low

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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