QLD4102· Pop. 10,823Brisbane

WOOLLOONGABBA

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

64

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

3.3%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

8.7%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.5%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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WOOLLOONGABBA 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

$704/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+8.5%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

6.0

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.28%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+13.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

74 / 100

Very high rental demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.1%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

WOOLLOONGABBA is a metropolitan QLD suburb with strong capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

  • Metro QLD suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Rental yield 3.3% with stable tenant demand
  • High annual growth of 8.7% — outperforming state average
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

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

$1,840/wk

$94k taxable p.a.

Renters

68.0%

28.3% owner-occupier

Median age

29.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.2%

Population growth

+5.8% p.a.

Investor-owned

10.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

17%

71% apartments

Degree qualified

42.4%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

22.5%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

120 m²

Apartment/strata

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

23.6%

High Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

3.0 km

Inner city

Days on market

31 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

58.9%

Balanced market

Walkability

95 / 100

Walker's paradise

Coastal proximity

2.8 km

Coastal

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

5,939/km²

Very dense urban

Schools in postcode 4102

🏫3 Primary🎓1 Secondary1 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

St Ita's Regional Primary School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1137

Buranda State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1127

Dutton Park State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1118

🎓Secondary (1)

Brisbane South State Secondary College

Government · Yrs 7-11

ICSEA 1137

Special (1)

Narbethong State Special School

Government · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1018

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

Top tier
1107ICSEA · national avg 1000

5 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent
92/ 100
🚆 3 train🚌 35 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

39

/ 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

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

high

Coastal exposure + state climate

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