MORAYFIELD
Investor score
63
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
2.4%
rent real · price estimated
Annual growth
9.1%
modelled estimate
Vacancy rate
1.3%
modelled estimate
AI insights for MORAYFIELD
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
MORAYFIELD 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
$529/wk
QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026
Demand change
+9.3%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
5.7
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
2.17%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+10.0%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+7.3%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
57 / 100
Strong demand
Supply pipeline
Real4.5%
new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25
High supply risk
5-year price history
No price history available.
Market overview
MORAYFIELD 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 2.4% with stable tenant demand
- High annual growth of 9.1% — outperforming state average
- Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
Risk factors
- High entry price may limit buyer pool
- Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions
Community profile
Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23Median household income
$1,449/wk
$68k taxable p.a.
Renters
43.4%
53.7% owner-occupier
Median age
34.0 yrs
Unemployment
3.4%
Population growth
+1.6% p.a.
Investor-owned
6.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
66%
25% apartments
Degree qualified
34.4%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
15.4%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
430 m²
Compact block
Household size
2.5 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
5.7%
Some Airbnb activity
Market activity
Distance to CBD
39.0 km
Regional
Days on market
32 days
Normal turnover
Auction clearance
55.2%
Balanced market
Walkability
9 / 100
Car-dependent
Coastal proximity
39.1 km
Inland
NBN technology
FTTNStandard — fibre to node
Population density
2,701/km²
Dense urban
Schools in postcode 4506
🏫Primary (3)
Minimbah State School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Morayfield East State School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Morayfield State School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
🎓Secondary (1)
Morayfield State High School
Government · Yrs 7-12
📚Combined (1)
Carmichael College
Independent · Yrs Prep-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 crime12.2 offences / 100 persons
Source: QLD Police · 2024-25
School quality
Average5 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
Car-dependentSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
42
/ 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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