LIMESTONE RIDGES
Investor score
53
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
2.1%
rent real · price estimated
Annual growth
6.0%
modelled estimate
Vacancy rate
1.8%
modelled estimate
AI insights for LIMESTONE RIDGES
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
LIMESTONE RIDGES 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
$300/wk
QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026
Demand change
+3.9%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
4.1
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
3.56%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+9.0%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+9.5%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
58 / 100
Strong demand
Supply pipeline
Est.4.8%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
High supply risk
5-year price history
No price history available.
Market overview
LIMESTONE RIDGES 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 2.1% with stable tenant demand
- Consistent annual growth of 6.0%
- Access to national transport network and amenities
Risk factors
- Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions
Community profile
Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23Median household income
$1,416/wk
$75k taxable p.a.
Renters
39.2%
58.4% owner-occupier
Median age
37.0 yrs
Unemployment
4.3%
Population growth
+2.6% p.a.
Investor-owned
7.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
73%
20% apartments
Degree qualified
37.9%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
22.1%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
580 m²
Standard block
Household size
2.4 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
3.5%
Some Airbnb activity
Market activity
Distance to CBD
32.0 km
Outer suburbs
Days on market
36 days
Normal turnover
Auction clearance
51.7%
Balanced market
Walkability
30 / 100
Some errands walkable
Coastal proximity
32.4 km
Inland
NBN technology
FTTPFastest — full fibre to premises
Population density
1,700/km²
Suburban
Schools in postcode 4305
🏫Primary (16)
Bethany Lutheran Primary School
Independent · Yrs Prep-6
St Mary's Primary School
Catholic · Yrs Prep-6
St Joseph's School
Catholic · Yrs Prep-6
Ipswich Adventist School
Independent · Yrs Prep-6
Immaculate Heart School
Catholic · Yrs Prep-6
Ipswich Central State School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Amberley District State School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Blair State School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Ipswich West State School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Raceview State School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Churchill State School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Ipswich North State School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Tivoli State School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Brassall State School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Ipswich East State School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Leichhardt State School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
🎓Secondary (4)
St Mary's College
Catholic · Yrs 7-12
The Industry School - Ipswich
Independent · Yrs 10-12
Bremer State High School
Government · Yrs 7-12
Ipswich State High School
Government · Yrs 7-12
📚Combined (3)
Ipswich Girls' Grammar School
Independent · Yrs Prep-12
Ipswich Grammar School
Independent · Yrs Prep-12
St Edmund's College
Catholic · Yrs 5-12
⭐Special (3)
Ipswich Special School
Government · Yrs Prep-12
Ipswich West Special School
Government · Yrs Prep-12
Ipswich Flexible School
Catholic · Yrs 7-12
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 crime17.0 offences / 100 persons
Source: QLD Police · 2024-25
School quality
Average26 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
LimitedSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
38
/ 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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