QLD4804· Pop. 2,125Whitsunday

SCOTTVILLE

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

4.2%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

3.7%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.2%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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SCOTTVILLE 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

$200/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+3.0%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

3.9

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.61%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

54 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.4%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

SCOTTVILLE is a QLD suburb offering moderate 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 4.2% with stable tenant demand
Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
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

$1,242/wk

$42k taxable p.a.

Renters

31.7%

60.4% owner-occupier

Median age

43.0 yrs

Unemployment

5.3%

Population growth

+1.5% p.a.

Investor-owned

9.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

76%

6% apartments

Degree qualified

23.9%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

11.4%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.1 ha

Large block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

1.4%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

922.2 km

Regional

Days on market

77 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

29.6%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

160.3 km

Inland

NBN technology

Satellite

Remote — satellite connection

Population density

75/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 4804

🏫3 Primary🎓1 Secondary

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

St John Bosco Catholic School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 896

Scottville State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 876

Collinsville State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 868

🎓Secondary (1)

Collinsville State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 915

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

76/ 100

7.1 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Disadvantaged

889ICSEA · national avg 1000

4 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited

25/ 100

🚆 1 train🚌 3 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 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

high

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

high

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

🌀

Cyclone risk

low

QLD/NT tropical cyclone zone

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