QLD4209· Pop. 74,284Gold Coast

UPPER COOMERA

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

61

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

3.5%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

9.3%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.0%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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UPPER COOMERA 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

$805/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+9.7%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

6.4

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.65%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

69 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

4.3%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

High supply risk

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

UPPER COOMERA 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 3.5% with stable tenant demand
  • High annual growth of 9.3% — 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

$1,932/wk

$84k taxable p.a.

Renters

47.2%

50.9% owner-occupier

Median age

30.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.8%

Population growth

+4.1% p.a.

Investor-owned

7.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

67%

28% apartments

Degree qualified

40.7%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

15.8%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

440 m²

Compact block

Household size

2.3 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

8.0%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

52.0 km

Regional

Days on market

40 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

56.7%

Balanced market

Walkability

86 / 100

Walker's paradise

Coastal proximity

19.2 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

991/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 4209

🏫9 Primary🎓2 Secondary📚6 Combined1 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (9)

Highland Reserve State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1026

Coomera State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1004

Gainsborough State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1003

Coomera Rivers State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1001

Coomera Springs State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 999

Ormeau State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 998

Picnic Creek State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 996

Pimpama State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 993

Pimpama State Primary College

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 972

🎓Secondary (2)

Foxwell State Secondary College

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 997

Pimpama State Secondary College

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 966

📚Combined (6)

Saint Stephen's College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1109

Coomera Anglican College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1084

Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1056

Assisi Catholic College

Catholic · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1055

St Joseph's College

Catholic · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1039

Upper Coomera State College

Government · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 964

Special (1)

Coomera State Special School

Government · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1005

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
52/ 100

14.5 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average
1015ICSEA · national avg 1000

18 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent
95/ 100
🚆 4 train🚌 41 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

43

/ 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

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Storm risk

high

Coastal exposure + state climate

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