QLD4560· Pop. 36,706Sunshine Coast

PERWILLOWEN

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

55

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

5.1%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

6.5%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.7%

modelled estimate

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PERWILLOWEN 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

$375/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+7.0%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

5.8

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

6.54%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

55 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.0%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

PERWILLOWEN is a QLD suburb offering high 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

  • Strong rental yield of 5.1%
  • Consistent annual growth of 6.5%
  • 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

$1,415/wk

$33k taxable p.a.

Renters

24.4%

71.2% owner-occupier

Median age

43.0 yrs

Unemployment

6.3%

Population growth

+0.5% p.a.

Investor-owned

11.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

79%

6% apartments

Degree qualified

14.6%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

11.5%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.1 ha

Large block

Household size

2.8 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

9.3%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

93.4 km

Regional

Days on market

55 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

29.2%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

14.7 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

107/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 4560

🏫5 Primary🎓2 Secondary📚3 Combined1 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (5)

Montville State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1072

Mapleton State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1048

St Joseph's Primary School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1045

Bli Bli State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1005

Burnside State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 984

🎓Secondary (2)

St John's College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1059

Burnside State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 988

📚Combined (3)

Good Samaritan Catholic College

Catholic · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1050

Blackall Range Independent School

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1039

Nambour State College

Government · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 977

Special (1)

Nambour Special School

Government · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1002

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
70/ 100

9.1 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average
1024ICSEA · national avg 1000

11 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent
8/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 0 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

17

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

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

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

high

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

medium

Coastal exposure + state climate

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