QLD4370· Pop. 19,195Southern Downs

MONTROSE

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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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

5.1%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

3.9%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.8%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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MONTROSE 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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Price figures are estimated — suburb-level data not available for this state. Verify with Domain or REA.

Median rent

$260/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+3.2%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

4.5

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

6.80%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

55 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.6%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

MONTROSE is a QLD suburb offering high rental yield and steady price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

Strong rental yield of 5.1%
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

$1,145/wk

$38k taxable p.a.

Renters

29.0%

66.7% owner-occupier

Median age

45.0 yrs

Unemployment

5.6%

Population growth

+1.1% p.a.

Investor-owned

10.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

82%

3% apartments

Degree qualified

14.0%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

13.8%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.8 ha

Large block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

2.9%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

144.4 km

Regional

Days on market

53 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

23.9%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

141.8 km

Inland

NBN technology

Satellite

Remote — satellite connection

Population density

129/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 4370

🏫9 Primary🎓2 Secondary📚3 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (9)

Murray's Bridge State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1003

St Mary's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1002

Freestone State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 979

Wheatvale State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 958

Warwick West State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 949

Warwick East State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 923

Maryvale State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 923

Warwick Central State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 863

Glennie Heights State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 860

🎓Secondary (2)

Assumption College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 994

Warwick State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 920

📚Combined (3)

The SCOTS PGC College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1008

The School of Total Education

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 985

Warwick Christian College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 971

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

75/ 100

7.6 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average

953ICSEA · national avg 1000

14 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited

24/ 100

🚆 1 train🚌 2 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

high

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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