QLD4170· Pop. 11,755Brisbane

MORNINGSIDE

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

Investor score

60

Liveability score

68

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.

4.9%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

Est.

6.6%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.2%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

PREMIUM

MORNINGSIDE 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

$773/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+4.8%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

5.8

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.65%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+14.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

73 / 100

Very high rental demand

Supply pipeline

Real

2.4%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

MORNINGSIDE 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 4.9% with stable tenant demand
  • Consistent annual growth of 6.6%
  • Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand

Risk factors

  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$2,426/wk

$95k taxable p.a.

Renters

40.2%

58.1% owner-occupier

Median age

34.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.4%

Population growth

+5.9% p.a.

Investor-owned

14.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

18%

71% apartments

Degree qualified

34.0%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

26.3%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

150 m²

Apartment/strata

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

14.9%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

4.8 km

Inner city

Days on market

21 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

58.7%

Balanced market

Walkability

62 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

4.4 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

5,781/km²

Very dense urban

Schools in postcode 4170

🏫5 Primary📚1 Combined
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (5)

Seven Hills State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1123(90%)
487 students16:1 student–teacher49% girls51% top SEA quarter

Norman Park State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1119(89%)
364 students15:1 student–teacher55% girls47% top SEA quarter

St Oliver Plunkett School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1112(87%)
615 students17:1 student–teacher53% girls43% top SEA quarter

Morningside State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1075(77%)
475 students14:1 student–teacher54% girls38% top SEA quarter

Cannon Hill State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1051(69%)
319 students16:1 student–teacher47% girls26% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (1)

Cannon Hill Anglican College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1174(98%)
1,355 students13:1 student–teacher50% girls69% 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
59/ 100

12.2 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Top tier
1109ICSEA · national avg 1000

6 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
46/ 100
🚆 4 train🚌 49 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

33

/ 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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