QLD4737· Pop. 8,325Isaac

PLANE CREEK WEST

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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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

5.2%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

4.7%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.8%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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PLANE CREEK WEST 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

$300/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+4.2%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

5.0

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

7.06%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

55 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Real

1.9%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

PLANE CREEK WEST is a QLD suburb offering high rental yield and steady 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 5.2%
Consistent annual growth of 4.7%
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

$1,650/wk

$41k taxable p.a.

Renters

23.7%

72.6% owner-occupier

Median age

41.0 yrs

Unemployment

6.2%

Population growth

+1.4% p.a.

Investor-owned

9.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

84%

2% apartments

Degree qualified

19.9%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

8.2%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

990 m²

Large block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

0.2%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

776.2 km

Regional

Days on market

67 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

20.9%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

31.8 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

12/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 4737

🏫3 Primary🎓1 Secondary

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 962

Swayneville State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 918

Sarina State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 890

🎓Secondary (1)

Sarina State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 935

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

71/ 100

8.8 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Below average

926ICSEA · national avg 1000

4 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent

12/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 3 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 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

high

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

high

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

medium

Coastal exposure + state climate

🌀

Cyclone risk

low

QLD/NT tropical cyclone zone

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