QLD4750· Pop. 6,025Mackay

SHOAL POINT

GrowthStrong momentum, tight vacancy, rising population — in the sweet spot

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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

4.0%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

6.7%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.8%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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SHOAL POINT 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

$380/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+6.1%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

5.3

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

5.11%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+9.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

62 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

3.9%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

High supply risk

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

SHOAL POINT is a QLD suburb offering moderate rental yield and strong 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 4.0% with stable tenant demand
Consistent annual growth of 6.7%
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

$2,077/wk

$54k taxable p.a.

Renters

29.5%

67.9% owner-occupier

Median age

36.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.0%

Population growth

+2.8% p.a.

Investor-owned

10.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

79%

6% apartments

Degree qualified

30.5%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

14.9%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

860 m²

Large block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

10.3%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

815.3 km

Regional

Days on market

60 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

35.8%

Buyer's market

Walkability

16 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

12.2 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

369/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 4750

🏫1 Primary

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (1)

Bucasia State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 962

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

Average

962ICSEA · national avg 1000

1 school in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent

17/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 11 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

medium

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

high

Coastal exposure + state climate

🌀

Cyclone risk

low

QLD/NT tropical cyclone zone

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