ST LUCIA SOUTH
Investor score
61
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
2.0%
rent real · price estimated
Annual growth
8.4%
modelled estimate
Vacancy rate
1.2%
modelled estimate
AI insights for ST LUCIA SOUTH
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
ST LUCIA 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
$410/wk
QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026
Demand change
+7.9%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
5.2
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
1.63%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+9.8%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+5.9%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
59 / 100
Strong demand
Supply pipeline
Real2.0%
new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25
Moderate supply
5-year price history
No price history available.
Market overview
ST LUCIA 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 2.0% with stable tenant demand
- High annual growth of 8.4% — 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
$1,761/wk
$71k taxable p.a.
Renters
53.1%
44.3% owner-occupier
Median age
25.0 yrs
Unemployment
3.5%
Population growth
+2.1% p.a.
Investor-owned
13.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
10%
79% apartments
Degree qualified
42.9%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
30.1%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
180 m²
Apartment/strata
Household size
2.5 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
16.9%
High Airbnb activity
Market activity
Distance to CBD
4.0 km
Inner city
Days on market
32 days
Normal turnover
Auction clearance
63.6%
Balanced market
Walkability
79 / 100
Walker's paradise
Coastal proximity
4.2 km
Near coast
NBN technology
FTTCGood — fibre to curb
Population density
8,894/km²
Very dense urban
Schools in postcode 4067
🏫Primary (1)
Ironside State School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
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
High crime12.7 offences / 100 persons
Source: QLD Police · 2024-25
School quality
Top tier1 school in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
GoodSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
50
/ 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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