QLD4170· Pop. 28,030Brisbane

MORNINGSIDE

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

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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

4.9%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

6.6%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.2%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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

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

ICSEA 1123

Norman Park State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1119

St Oliver Plunkett School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1112

Morningside State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1075

Cannon Hill State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1051

📚Combined (1)

Cannon Hill Anglican College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1174

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

/ 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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