QLD4178· Pop. 3Redland

LYTTON

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

64

Liveability score

55

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

Est.

no recent data

Rent yield

Est.

2.1%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

Est.

8.0%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.6%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

PREMIUM

LYTTON 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

$410/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+7.1%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

5.1

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

3.00%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+12.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

73 / 100

Very high rental demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.4%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

LYTTON 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
  • High annual growth of 8.0% — outperforming state average
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • High entry price may limit buyer pool
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,840/wk

$95k taxable p.a.

Renters

34.3%

63.8% owner-occupier

Median age

41.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.4%

Population growth

+5.9% p.a.

Investor-owned

12.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

56%

30% apartments

Degree qualified

38.0%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

15.9%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

440 m²

Compact block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

7.3%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

21.1 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

36 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

58.6%

Balanced market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

20.6 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

3,131/km²

Dense urban

Schools in postcode 4178

🏫3 Primary🎓2 Secondary📚1 Combined
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

Guardian Angels' Primary School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1083(79%)
447 students16:1 student–teacher54% girls29% top SEA quarter

Wynnum State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1022(57%)
627 students14:1 student–teacher48% girls16% top SEA quarter

Wynnum West State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 964(31%)
340 students15:1 student–teacher50% girls7% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (2)

Wynnum State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1035(62%)
1,109 students12:1 student–teacher52% girls18% top SEA quarter

Brisbane Bayside State College

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 981(38%)
910 students12:1 student–teacher48% girls8% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (1)

Iona College

Catholic · Yrs 5-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1079(78%)
1,802 students13:1 student–teacher0% girls32% 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
1027ICSEA · national avg 1000

6 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent
95/ 100
🚆 4 train🚌 45 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

36

/ 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

medium

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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