QLD4227· Pop. 16,493Gold Coast

VARSITY LAKES

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Real

$1,290,000

Verified research · 2026

Rent yield

Real

3.8%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

5.9%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.1%

modelled estimate

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VARSITY LAKES 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 price sourced from Verified research · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$950/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+3.7%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

4.9

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.72%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+14.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

67 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Real

0.0%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Source: Verified research · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

VARSITY LAKES is a metropolitan QLD suburb with steady 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 3.8% with stable tenant demand
Consistent annual growth of 5.9%
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

$1,791/wk

$85k taxable p.a.

Renters

36.4%

61.5% owner-occupier

Median age

36.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.4%

Population growth

+4.2% p.a.

Investor-owned

11.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

62%

27% apartments

Degree qualified

32.9%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

18.0%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

490 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.3 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

10.1%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

79.8 km

Regional

Days on market

30 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

56.4%

Balanced market

Walkability

72 / 100

Walker's paradise

Coastal proximity

13.9 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

1,037/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 4227

📚4 Combined

ACARA 2025

📚Combined (4)

Hillcrest Christian College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1104(85%)

2,055 students16:1 student–teacher52% girls40% top SEA quarter

King's Christian College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1074(77%)

5,166 students15:1 student–teacher49% girls28% top SEA quarter

Gold Coast Christian College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1066(74%)

237 students10:1 student–teacher47% girls29% top SEA quarter

Varsity College

Government · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1065(74%)

3,304 students14:1 student–teacher49% girls25% 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

Moderate

76/ 100

7.2 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

80/ 100

🚆 2 train🚌 28 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 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

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Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

high

Coastal exposure + state climate

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