QLD4895· Pop. 4,594Douglas

STARCKE

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

1.8%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

6.6%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.1%

modelled estimate

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STARCKE 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

$140/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+7.2%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

4.2

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

3.91%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

56 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.5%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

STARCKE is a QLD suburb offering lower 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 1.8% with stable tenant demand
Consistent annual growth of 6.6%
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

$1,028/wk

$41k taxable p.a.

Renters

44.1%

46.4% owner-occupier

Median age

40.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.3%

Population growth

+1.4% p.a.

Investor-owned

10.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

86%

7% apartments

Degree qualified

17.4%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

12.2%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.3 ha

Large block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

0.6%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

1651.2 km

Regional

Days on market

61 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

31.4%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

92.7 km

Inland

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

42/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 4895

🏫3 Primary📚2 Combined⭐1 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

Rossville State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 893

Cape York Aboriginal Australian Academy

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 707

Bloomfield River State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 661

📚Combined (2)

Endeavour Christian College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 991

Cooktown State School

Government · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 838

⭐Special (1)

Holy Spirit College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 811

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

Safe

83/ 100

5.1 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Disadvantaged

817ICSEA · national avg 1000

6 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent

8/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 3 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

high

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

medium

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

🌀

Cyclone risk

medium

QLD/NT tropical cyclone zone

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