QLD4215· Pop. 18,643Gold Coast

LABRADOR

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

Investor score

60

Liveability score

63

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

$900,000

Verified research · 2026

Rent yield

Real

4.3%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

7.2%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.6%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

PREMIUM

LABRADOR 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

$750/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+5.7%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

5.8

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.77%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

67 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.5%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Source: Verified research · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

LABRADOR is a metropolitan QLD suburb with strong capital growth momentum and moderate rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

  • Metro QLD suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Rental yield 4.3% with stable tenant demand
  • High annual growth of 7.2% — outperforming state average
  • 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

$1,239/wk

$85k taxable p.a.

Renters

54.0%

42.6% owner-occupier

Median age

40.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.5%

Population growth

+4.2% p.a.

Investor-owned

9.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

60%

28% apartments

Degree qualified

40.2%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

18.2%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

490 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.3 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

21.5%

High Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

66.4 km

Regional

Days on market

39 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

57.2%

Balanced market

Walkability

47 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

2.4 km

Coastal

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

1,016/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 4215

🏫3 Primary🎓3 Secondary📚2 Combined3 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

Musgrave Hill State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1028(59%)
636 students13:1 student–teacher47% girls19% top SEA quarter

Southport State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1012(53%)
538 students15:1 student–teacher47% girls15% top SEA quarter

Labrador State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 997(46%)
670 students14:1 student–teacher46% girls11% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (3)

Queensland Academy for Health Sciences

Government · Yrs 10-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1109(87%)
468 students10:1 student–teacher59% girls43% top SEA quarter

Southport State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1031(60%)
2,231 students15:1 student–teacher50% girls16% top SEA quarter

Keebra Park State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 968(32%)
1,001 students12:1 student–teacher42% girls4% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (2)

St Hilda's School

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1135(92%)
1,258 students12:1 student–teacher100% girls54% top SEA quarter

The Southport School

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1118(89%)
1,621 students11:1 student–teacher0% girls48% top SEA quarter

Special (3)

Southport Special School

Government · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1027(59%)
212 students4:1 student–teacher28% girls19% top SEA quarter

Men of Business Academy

Independent · Yrs 11-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 993(43%)
238 students13:1 student–teacher0% girls8% top SEA quarter

Southport Flexible School

Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 935(20%)
90 students14:1 student–teacher40% girls4% 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

High crime
58/ 100

12.6 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average
1032ICSEA · national avg 1000

11 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent
92/ 100
🚆 3 train🚌 35 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

40

/ 100

Early signs

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

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

high

Coastal exposure + state climate

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