QLD4059Brisbane

NORMANBY

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

Investor score

61

Liveability score

72

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Real

$835,000

Verified research · 2026

Rent yield

Real

2.5%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

6.8%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.2%

modelled estimate

AI insights for NORMANBY

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

PREMIUM

NORMANBY 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 price sourced from Verified research · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$400/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+5.0%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

4.6

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.70%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

58 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.8%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Source: Verified research · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

NORMANBY 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 2.5% with stable tenant demand
  • Consistent annual growth of 6.8%
  • 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

$1,934/wk

$73k taxable p.a.

Renters

56.6%

41.1% owner-occupier

Median age

30.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.0%

Population growth

+2.3% p.a.

Investor-owned

13.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

10%

80% apartments

Degree qualified

42.8%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

30.1%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

180 m²

Apartment/strata

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

21.5%

High Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

2.5 km

Inner city

Days on market

32 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

63.7%

Balanced market

Walkability

79 / 100

Walker's paradise

Coastal proximity

2.9 km

Coastal

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

8,370/km²

Very dense urban

Schools in postcode 4059

🎓1 Secondary📚2 Combined1 Special
ACARA 2025

🎓Secondary (1)

Queensland Academy for Creative Industries

Government · Yrs 10-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1128(91%)
436 students8:1 student–teacher82% girls53% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (2)

Compass Independent School

Independent · Yrs Prep-7 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1157(96%)
47 students14:1 student–teacher40% girls64% top SEA quarter

Kelvin Grove State College

Government · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1135(92%)
3,617 students14:1 student–teacher50% girls54% top SEA quarter

Special (1)

Red Hill Special School

Government · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1090(82%)
83 students3:1 student–teacher35% girls40% 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
48/ 100

15.6 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Top tier
1128ICSEA · national avg 1000

4 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
67/ 100
🚆 5 train🚌 55 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

51

/ 100

Moderate momentum

Moderate indicators of demographic change. Young professionals, rising degree rates, and reasonable transit suggest gradual improvement.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

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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