QLD4869· Pop. 20,619Cairns

WRIGHTS CREEK

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

10.3%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

2.3%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.5%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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WRIGHTS CREEK 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

$365/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+1.6%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

6.3

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

5.66%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+9.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

57 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Real

1.5%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

WRIGHTS CREEK is a QLD suburb offering high rental yield and moderate 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 10.3%
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

$1,745/wk

$42k taxable p.a.

Renters

32.1%

65.5% owner-occupier

Median age

32.0 yrs

Unemployment

5.9%

Population growth

+1.5% p.a.

Investor-owned

8.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

87%

6% apartments

Degree qualified

15.2%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

10.5%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.8 ha

Large block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

8.0%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

1382.0 km

Regional

Days on market

56 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

29.4%

Buyer's market

Walkability

19 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

12.6 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

57/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 4869

🏫3 Primary📚2 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

St Therese's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 991

Isabella State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 899

Hambledon State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 865

📚Combined (2)

MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter

Catholic · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 987

Bentley Park College

Government · Yrs Prep-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

72/ 100

8.4 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Below average

922ICSEA · national avg 1000

5 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent

13/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 4 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

high

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

high

Coastal exposure + state climate

🌀

Cyclone risk

high

QLD/NT tropical cyclone zone

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