QLD4164· Pop. 19,263Redland

THORNLANDS

GrowthStrong momentum, tight vacancy, rising population — in the sweet spot

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

4.6%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

6.6%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.4%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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THORNLANDS 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

$723/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+4.8%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

5.6

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.37%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+9.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

73 / 100

Very high rental demand

Supply pipeline

Real

1.6%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

THORNLANDS is a metropolitan QLD suburb with strong capital growth momentum and moderate rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

  • Metro QLD suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Rental yield 4.6% with stable tenant demand
  • Consistent annual growth of 6.6%
  • Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand

Risk factors

  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$2,218/wk

$95k taxable p.a.

Renters

25.9%

71.1% owner-occupier

Median age

36.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.2%

Population growth

+5.8% p.a.

Investor-owned

10.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

58%

30% apartments

Degree qualified

26.8%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

19.6%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

520 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

7.3%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

25.8 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

23 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

58.6%

Balanced market

Walkability

1 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

18.0 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

3,072/km²

Dense urban

Schools in postcode 4164

🏫2 Primary🎓1 Secondary1 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

Thornlands State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1042

Bay View State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1008

🎓Secondary (1)

Carmel College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1045

Special (1)

Redland District Special School

Government · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1004

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 crime
45/ 100

16.5 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average
1025ICSEA · national avg 1000

4 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited
34/ 100
🚆 2 train🚌 25 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

21

/ 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

medium

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

high

Coastal exposure + state climate

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