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TAMARIND GARDENS

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

46

Liveability score

40

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

Est.

no recent data

Rent yield

Est.

10.5%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

Est.

2.2%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.7%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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TAMARIND GARDENS 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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Median rent

$365/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+1.5%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

6.4

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

6.54%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

58 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Real

1.5%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

TAMARIND GARDENS is a QLD suburb offering high rental yield and moderate price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

  • Strong rental yield of 10.5%
  • 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

$1,745/wk

$42k taxable p.a.

Renters

32.1%

65.5% owner-occupier

Median age

32.0 yrs

Unemployment

6.0%

Population growth

+1.5% p.a.

Investor-owned

8.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

78%

6% apartments

Degree qualified

9.6%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

10.1%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.6 ha

Large block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

7.6%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

1382.0 km

Regional

Days on market

43 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

29.4%

Buyer's market

Walkability

33 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

12.6 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

42/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 4869

🏫3 Primary📚2 Combined
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

St Therese's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 991(43%)
541 students14:1 student–teacher51% girls8% top SEA quarter

Isabella State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 899(10%)
496 students14:1 student–teacher48% girls3% top SEA quarter

Hambledon State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 865(6%)
378 students12:1 student–teacher47% girls1% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (2)

MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter

Catholic · Yrs Prep-12 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 987(41%)
1,119 students13:1 student–teacher53% girls7% top SEA quarter

Bentley Park College

Government · Yrs Prep-12 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 869(6%)
1,771 students13:1 student–teacher47% girls3% top SEA quarter

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

Below average
922ICSEA · national avg 1000

5 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited
29/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 4 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

7

/ 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

high

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

high

Coastal exposure + state climate

🌀

Cyclone risk

high

QLD/NT tropical cyclone zone

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