QLD4883· Pop. 503Tablelands

UPPER BARRON

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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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.

6.5%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

Est.

3.2%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.5%

modelled estimate

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UPPER BARRON 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

$280/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+2.4%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

4.8

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

5.75%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

53 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.6%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

UPPER BARRON 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 6.5%
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

$1,153/wk

$41k taxable p.a.

Renters

34.6%

61.4% owner-occupier

Median age

46.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.8%

Population growth

+1.3% p.a.

Investor-owned

11.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

85%

6% apartments

Degree qualified

25.6%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

10.4%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.7 ha

Large block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

0.8%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

1367.5 km

Regional

Days on market

81 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

31.0%

Buyer's market

Walkability

31 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

55.8 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

52/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 4883

🏫2 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚1 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

St Joseph's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 1022(56%)

287 students15:1 student–teacher50% girls12% top SEA quarter

Atherton State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 903(11%)

331 students11:1 student–teacher47% girls7% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (1)

Atherton State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 963(30%)

781 students12:1 student–teacher52% girls8% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (1)

Jubilee Christian College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 1017(54%)

850 students15:1 student–teacher53% girls16% 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

80/ 100

6.1 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average

976ICSEA · national avg 1000

4 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent

9/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 3 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 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

medium

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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Cyclone risk

medium

QLD/NT tropical cyclone zone

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