QLD4694· Pop. 112Gladstone

YARWUN

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

50

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

5.2%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

3.7%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.3%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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YARWUN 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

$250/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+3.0%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

4.5

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.87%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

58 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.6%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

YARWUN is a QLD suburb offering high 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

  • Strong rental yield 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

$1,350/wk

$47k taxable p.a.

Renters

25.0%

90.0% owner-occupier

Median age

49.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.7%

Population growth

+2.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

7.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

84%

4% apartments

Degree qualified

20.4%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

12.0%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.2 ha

Large block

Household size

2.8 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

0.5%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

447.2 km

Regional

Days on market

68 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

25.3%

Buyer's market

Walkability

25 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

86.1 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

40/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 4694

🏫1 Primary
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (1)

Yarwun State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 999

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
80/ 100

6.0 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average
999ICSEA · national avg 1000

1 school in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent
12/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 5 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

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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