QLD46210Fraser Coast

WATERANGA

EmergingAffordable, high-yield, growing population — early-cycle opportunity

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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

Est.

—

no recent data

Rent yield

Est.

2.8%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

Est.

6.2%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.3%

modelled estimate

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WATERANGA 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 rent

$200/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+6.5%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

4.5

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.78%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

58 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

WATERANGA 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 2.8% with stable tenant demand
Consistent annual growth of 6.2%
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

$791/wk

$46k taxable p.a.

Renters

15.8%

80.1% owner-occupier

Median age

53.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.7%

Population growth

+1.9% p.a.

Investor-owned

8.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

85%

4% apartments

Degree qualified

21.1%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

10.8%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.9 ha

Large block

Household size

2.8 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

2.6%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

236.2 km

Regional

Days on market

70 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

25.8%

Buyer's market

Walkability

26 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

85.0 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

117/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 4621

🏫2 Primary📚1 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

Dallarnil State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 1023(57%)

12 students7:1 student–teacher50% girls17% top SEA quarter

Coalstoun Lakes State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 1006(50%)

28 students14:1 student–teacher32% girls8% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (1)

Biggenden State School

Government · Yrs Prep-10 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 895(10%)

116 students9:1 student–teacher52% girls2% 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

Safe

81/ 100

5.8 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average

975ICSEA · national avg 1000

3 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent

11/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 5 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

high

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

medium

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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