TOWEN MOUNTAIN
Investor score
46
Liveability score
42
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.8.3%
rent real · price estimated
Annual growth
Est.3.3%
modelled estimate
Vacancy rate
Est.1.2%
modelled estimate
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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
TOWEN MOUNTAIN 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
$375/wk
QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026
Demand change
+2.6%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
5.8
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
4.35%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+6.7%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+5.5%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
51 / 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.
Market overview
TOWEN MOUNTAIN is a QLD suburb offering high rental yield and steady 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 8.3%
- 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 2022–23Median household income
$1,415/wk
$33k taxable p.a.
Renters
24.4%
71.2% owner-occupier
Median age
43.0 yrs
Unemployment
7.0%
Population growth
+0.5% p.a.
Investor-owned
11.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
88%
6% apartments
Degree qualified
14.3%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
8.6%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
1.1 ha
Large block
Household size
2.8 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
8.1%
Active STR market
Market activity
Distance to CBD
93.4 km
Regional
Days on market
54 days
Slower market
Auction clearance
29.2%
Buyer's market
Walkability
0 / 100
Car-dependent
Coastal proximity
14.7 km
Coastal fringe
NBN technology
Fixed WirelessRegional — wireless tower
Population density
62/km²
Rural / semi-rural
Schools in postcode 4560
🏫Primary (5)
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional
Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities
🎓Secondary (2)
Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities
📚Combined (3)
Good Samaritan Catholic College
Catholic · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities
Blackall Range Independent School
Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Inner Regional
Government · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities
⭐Special (1)
Government · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities
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
Moderate10.4 offences / 100 persons
Source: QLD Police · 2024-25
School quality
Average11 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
Car-dependentSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
16
/ 100
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
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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