QLD4556· Pop. 1,312Sunshine Coast

TANAWHA

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

45

Liveability score

55

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Real

$205,000

Verified research · 2026

Rent yield

Real

12.7%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

2.7%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.2%

modelled estimate

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TANAWHA 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 price sourced from Verified research · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$500/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+1.9%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

7.7

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.72%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

53 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.0%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Source: Verified research · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

TANAWHA 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 12.7%
  • 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

$1,687/wk

$34k taxable p.a.

Renters

23.0%

68.3% owner-occupier

Median age

42.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.5%

Population growth

+0.5% p.a.

Investor-owned

13.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

83%

5% apartments

Degree qualified

9.0%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

13.1%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.6 ha

Large block

Household size

2.8 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

12.1%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

85.6 km

Regional

Days on market

41 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

29.0%

Buyer's market

Walkability

4 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

6.0 km

Near coast

NBN technology

Satellite

Remote — satellite connection

Population density

24/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 4556

🏫2 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚5 Combined
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

Buderim Mountain State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1096(83%)
1,183 students16:1 student–teacher51% girls38% top SEA quarter

Siena Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1081(79%)
616 students18:1 student–teacher50% girls30% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (1)

Siena Catholic College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1073(76%)
889 students13:1 student–teacher51% girls27% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (5)

Matthew Flinders Anglican College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1155(96%)
1,426 students12:1 student–teacher49% girls62% top SEA quarter

Sunshine Coast Grammar School

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1133(92%)
1,472 students12:1 student–teacher51% girls52% top SEA quarter

Immanuel Lutheran College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1120(89%)
1,239 students15:1 student–teacher52% girls46% top SEA quarter

Montessori International College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1104(85%)
276 students10:1 student–teacher57% girls38% top SEA quarter

Chancellor State College

Government · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1042(65%)
2,609 students13:1 student–teacher49% girls19% 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

Safe
88/ 100

3.5 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Top tier
1101ICSEA · national avg 1000

8 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent
1/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 0 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

11

/ 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

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

medium

Coastal exposure + state climate

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