QLD4520· Pop. 13,885Brisbane

SAMSONVALE

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

62

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

2.4%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

8.5%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.2%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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SAMSONVALE 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

$488/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+8.1%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

5.4

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.08%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+14.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

57 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

3.1%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

SAMSONVALE 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 2.4% with stable tenant demand
  • High annual growth of 8.5% — 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 2022–23

Median household income

$2,795/wk

$68k taxable p.a.

Renters

7.0%

90.6% owner-occupier

Median age

45.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.4%

Population growth

+1.5% p.a.

Investor-owned

18.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

70%

26% apartments

Degree qualified

25.7%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

18.4%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

500 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

5.6%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

26.4 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

22 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

55.5%

Balanced market

Walkability

1 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

26.8 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

2,654/km²

Dense urban

Schools in postcode 4520

🏫3 Primary📚1 Combined
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

Samford State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1100

Mount Samson State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1072

Mount Nebo State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1044

📚Combined (1)

Samford Valley Steiner School

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1103

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
78/ 100

6.7 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Above average
1080ICSEA · national avg 1000

4 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent
93/ 100
🚆 3 train🚌 37 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

36

/ 100

Early signs

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

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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