QLD4751· Pop. 4,681Mackay

WALKERSTON

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

—

no recent data

Rent yield

7.7%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

6.0%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.8%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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WALKERSTON 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

$670/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+5.0%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

6.9

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

5.11%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+12.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+9.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

66 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

3.9%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

High supply risk

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

WALKERSTON is a QLD suburb offering high rental yield and strong 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 7.7%
Consistent annual growth of 6.0%
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

$2,156/wk

$54k taxable p.a.

Renters

20.8%

76.5% owner-occupier

Median age

37.0 yrs

Unemployment

5.4%

Population growth

+2.8% p.a.

Investor-owned

10.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

90%

6% apartments

Degree qualified

14.2%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

11.9%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

860 m²

Large block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

7.6%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

803.3 km

Regional

Days on market

30 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

35.9%

Buyer's market

Walkability

30 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

18.2 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

209/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 4751

🏫2 Primary

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

St John's Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1003

Walkerston State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 949

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

57/ 100

12.8 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average

976ICSEA · national avg 1000

2 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good

46/ 100

🚆 1 train🚌 11 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

medium

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

medium

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

high

Coastal exposure + state climate

🌀

Cyclone risk

medium

QLD/NT tropical cyclone zone

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