QLD4454· Pop. 730Banana

PONY HILLS

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

2.2%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

5.7%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.6%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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PONY HILLS 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

$150/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+5.7%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

4.0

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

6.01%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

58 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.8%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

PONY HILLS is a QLD suburb offering lower 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

Rental yield 2.2% with stable tenant demand
Consistent annual growth of 5.7%
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

$1,509/wk

$39k taxable p.a.

Renters

22.5%

62.3% owner-occupier

Median age

43.0 yrs

Unemployment

6.0%

Population growth

+1.1% p.a.

Investor-owned

10.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

78%

8% apartments

Degree qualified

12.6%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

8.4%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.1 ha

Large block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

2.9%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

489.8 km

Regional

Days on market

50 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

34.4%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

351.8 km

Inland

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

128/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 4454

🏫1 Primary📚1 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (1)

Arcadia Valley State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

📚Combined (1)

Injune P-10 State School

Government · Yrs Prep-10

ICSEA 907

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

72/ 100

8.4 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Below average

907ICSEA · national avg 1000

1 school in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent

10/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 2 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

medium

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

high

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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