QLD4224· Pop. 7,175Gold Coast

TUGUN

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

62

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

4.2%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

7.8%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.0%

modelled estimate

AI insights for TUGUN

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

PREMIUM

TUGUN 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.

AI insights locked

Investment analysis · Risk assessment · Suburb comparisons

Unlock with Premium
Price figures are estimated — suburb-level data not available for this state. Verify with Domain or REA.

Median rent

$775/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+6.7%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

6.0

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.73%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+11.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

68 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

4.2%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

High supply risk

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

TUGUN 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 4.2% with stable tenant demand
  • High annual growth of 7.8% — outperforming state average
  • Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand

Risk factors

  • High entry price may limit buyer pool
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,737/wk

$85k taxable p.a.

Renters

30.2%

67.6% owner-occupier

Median age

39.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.7%

Population growth

+4.2% p.a.

Investor-owned

13.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

69%

27% apartments

Degree qualified

36.7%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

17.6%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

480 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.3 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

8.9%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

88.4 km

Regional

Days on market

35 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

56.4%

Balanced market

Walkability

79 / 100

Walker's paradise

Coastal proximity

20.5 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

1,038/km²

Suburban

Liveability & safety

Safety index

High crime
53/ 100

14.0 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Above average
1077ICSEA · national avg 1000

4 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent
95/ 100
🚆 5 train🚌 55 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

41

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

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

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

high

Coastal exposure + state climate

Live suburb intelligence

Fetching live data…

Location

Properties in TUGUN

View listings

Local professionals

Connect with agents and building inspectors who operate in TUGUN. Ask about off-market opportunities, rental appraisals, or arrange a building inspection.

Sign in to contact local professionals

Create a free account to message agents and inspectors directly.

Premium feature

Full suburb intelligence is available to Premium subscribers. Unlock unlimited research, scoring, and market signals.

Upgrade to Premium