ST JOHNS WOOD
Investor score
53
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
3.3%
rent real · price estimated
Annual growth
5.8%
modelled estimate
Vacancy rate
1.1%
modelled estimate
AI insights for ST JOHNS WOOD
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
ST JOHNS WOOD 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
$440/wk
QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026
Demand change
+3.6%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
4.5
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
1.35%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+6.3%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+5.9%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
55 / 100
Strong demand
Supply pipeline
Est.2.0%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
Moderate supply
5-year price history
No price history available.
Market overview
ST JOHNS WOOD is a metropolitan QLD suburb with steady 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 3.3% with stable tenant demand
- Consistent annual growth of 5.8%
- Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
Risk factors
- Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions
Community profile
Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23Median household income
$2,874/wk
$72k taxable p.a.
Renters
26.9%
71.5% owner-occupier
Median age
38.0 yrs
Unemployment
2.6%
Population growth
+2.1% p.a.
Investor-owned
17.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
10%
79% apartments
Degree qualified
47.9%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
23.9%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
130 m²
Apartment/strata
Household size
2.5 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
17.1%
High Airbnb activity
Market activity
Distance to CBD
4.8 km
Inner city
Days on market
38 days
Normal turnover
Auction clearance
63.6%
Balanced market
Walkability
83 / 100
Walker's paradise
Coastal proximity
5.2 km
Near coast
NBN technology
FTTCGood — fibre to curb
Population density
10,145/km²
Very dense urban
Schools in postcode 4060
🏫Primary (4)
Ashgrove State School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Mater Dei Catholic Primary School
Catholic · Yrs Prep-6
Oakleigh State School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
St Finbarr's School
Catholic · Yrs Prep-6
📚Combined (2)
Mt St Michael's College
Catholic · Yrs 5-12
Marist College Ashgrove
Catholic · Yrs 5-12
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
Moderate8.3 offences / 100 persons
Source: QLD Police · 2024-25
School quality
Top tier6 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
GoodSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
53
/ 100
Moderate indicators of demographic change. Young professionals, rising degree rates, and reasonable transit suggest gradual improvement.
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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