QLD4470· Pop. 3,184Murweh

WARD

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

55

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

2.4%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

6.5%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.5%

modelled estimate

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WARD 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

$178/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+7.0%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

4.5

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

5.92%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+9.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

59 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Real

0.8%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

WARD is a QLD suburb offering lower 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

  • Rental yield 2.4% with stable tenant demand
  • Consistent annual growth 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

$1,345/wk

$38k taxable p.a.

Renters

33.2%

61.4% owner-occupier

Median age

42.0 yrs

Unemployment

5.3%

Population growth

+1.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

11.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

88%

8% apartments

Degree qualified

12.3%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

11.7%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.1 ha

Large block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

2.8%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

703.1 km

Regional

Days on market

49 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

34.8%

Buyer's market

Walkability

16 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

542.9 km

Inland

NBN technology

Satellite

Remote — satellite connection

Population density

124/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 4470

🏫2 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚1 Combined
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

St Mary's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 968

Charleville State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 836

🎓Secondary (1)

Charleville State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 847

📚Combined (1)

Charleville School of Distance Education

Government · Yrs Prep-10

ICSEA 957

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

Below average
902ICSEA · national avg 1000

4 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent
9/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 2 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

13

/ 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

high

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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