QLD4714· Pop. 2,945Rockhampton

WALTERHALL

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

2.7%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

5.2%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.0%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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WALTERHALL 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

$200/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+3.8%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

3.9

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.91%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+10.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+9.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

64 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

4.0%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

High supply risk

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

WALTERHALL is a QLD suburb offering lower 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

Rental yield 2.7% with stable tenant demand
Consistent annual growth of 5.2%
Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
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

$813/wk

$55k taxable p.a.

Renters

21.0%

72.7% owner-occupier

Median age

53.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.9%

Population growth

+3.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

8.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

79%

6% apartments

Degree qualified

18.3%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

11.4%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

870 m²

Large block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

2.9%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

498.8 km

Regional

Days on market

38 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

35.2%

Buyer's market

Walkability

36 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

73.5 km

Inland

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

1,234/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 4714

🏫1 Primary🎓1 Secondary

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (1)

Mount Morgan Central State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 822

🎓Secondary (1)

Mount Morgan State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 869

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

73/ 100

8.2 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Disadvantaged

846ICSEA · national avg 1000

2 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good

47/ 100

🚆 1 train🚌 12 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

medium

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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