ROCHEDALE SOUTH
Investor score
60
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
3.0%
rent real · price estimated
Annual growth
9.3%
modelled estimate
Vacancy rate
1.1%
modelled estimate
AI insights for ROCHEDALE SOUTH
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
ROCHEDALE SOUTH 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.
Median rent
$683/wk
QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026
Demand change
+9.7%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
6.2
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
1.82%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+10.1%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+6.3%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
74 / 100
Very high rental demand
Supply pipeline
Est.2.3%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
Moderate supply
5-year price history
No price history available.
Market overview
ROCHEDALE SOUTH 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 3.0% with stable tenant demand
- High annual growth of 9.3% — outperforming state average
- Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
Risk factors
- High entry price may limit buyer pool
- Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions
Community profile
Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23Median household income
$2,089/wk
$94k taxable p.a.
Renters
21.9%
75.7% owner-occupier
Median age
35.0 yrs
Unemployment
3.1%
Population growth
+5.7% p.a.
Investor-owned
16.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
57%
31% apartments
Degree qualified
33.1%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
14.3%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
410 m²
Compact block
Household size
2.6 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
17.6%
High Airbnb activity
Market activity
Distance to CBD
15.5 km
Outer suburbs
Days on market
31 days
Normal turnover
Auction clearance
59.2%
Balanced market
Walkability
3 / 100
Car-dependent
Coastal proximity
8.2 km
Near coast
NBN technology
FTTCGood — fibre to curb
Population density
3,161/km²
Dense urban
Schools in postcode 4123
🏫Primary (4)
Rochedale State School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
St Peter's Primary School
Catholic · Yrs Prep-6
Rochedale South State School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Springwood Road State School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
🎓Secondary (1)
Rochedale State High School
Government · Yrs 7-12
📚Combined (1)
Redeemer Lutheran College
Independent · Yrs Prep-12
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
Moderate10.7 offences / 100 persons
Source: QLD Police · 2024-25
School quality
Above average6 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
LimitedSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
28
/ 100
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
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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