QLD4871· Pop. 4Carpentaria

MOUNT MULLIGAN

EmergingAffordable, high-yield, growing population — early-cycle opportunity

Investor score

54

Liveability score

31

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.

2.4%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

Est.

6.1%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.1%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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MOUNT MULLIGAN 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

$170/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+6.3%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

4.2

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.17%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

55 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.5%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

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

Highlights

  • Rental yield 2.4% with stable tenant demand
  • Consistent annual growth of 6.1%
  • Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
  • 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

$1,250/wk

$43k taxable p.a.

Renters

27.5%

63.0% owner-occupier

Median age

42.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.9%

Population growth

+1.6% p.a.

Investor-owned

11.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

80%

6% apartments

Degree qualified

24.8%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

12.6%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.5 ha

Large block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

3.4%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

1447.0 km

Regional

Days on market

79 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

29.8%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

81.9 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

150/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 4871

🏫14 Primary📚1 Combined
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (14)

Mirriwinni State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 1026(58%)
16 students9:1 student–teacher69% girls22% top SEA quarter

McDonnell Creek State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 1010(51%)
10 students7:1 student–teacher60% girls21% top SEA quarter

Aloomba State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 972(34%)
72 students15:1 student–teacher36% girls9% top SEA quarter

Julatten State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 969(33%)
59 students14:1 student–teacher42% girls7% top SEA quarter

Lakeland State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Remote

ICSEA 949(24%)
12 students8:1 student–teacher33% girls14% top SEA quarter

Georgetown State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Very Remote

ICSEA 930(18%)
47 students12:1 student–teacher40% girls3% top SEA quarter

Mount Molloy State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 923(16%)
37 students12:1 student–teacher41% girls11% top SEA quarter

Bellenden Ker State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 909(13%)
6 students4:1 student–teacher50% girls

Mena Creek State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 907(12%)
19 students8:1 student–teacher47% girls4% top SEA quarter

Mundoo State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 901(11%)
30 students10:1 student–teacher47% girls3% top SEA quarter

Mount Surprise State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Very Remote

ICSEA 862(6%)
15 students6:1 student–teacher33% girls6% top SEA quarter

Chillagoe State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Very Remote

ICSEA 827(4%)
10 students10:1 student–teacher30% girls4% top SEA quarter

Croydon State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Very Remote

ICSEA 787(3%)
29 students10:1 student–teacher55% girls1% top SEA quarter

Forsayth State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Very Remote

4 students3:1 student–teacher75% girls

📚Combined (1)

Yarrabah State School

Government · Yrs Prep-10 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 688(1%)
405 students9:1 student–teacher45% girls1% 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

Moderate
79/ 100

6.3 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Below average
904ICSEA · national avg 1000

14 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited
26/ 100
🚆 1 train🚌 4 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

25

/ 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

high

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

medium

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

🌀

Cyclone risk

medium

QLD/NT tropical cyclone zone

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