Aitkenvale vs Dunnrock
Property investment comparison - Aitkenvale, QLD 4814 vs Dunnrock, QLD 4740
Head-to-head across core investment metrics: Aitkenvale wins 2, Dunnrock wins 0. The better choice depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow, growth, affordability, or liquidity, the table below highlights the winner on each metric.
| Metric | Aitkenvale | Dunnrock |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $615K | - |
| Median unit price | $530K | - |
| Gross rental yield (houses) | 4.62% | - |
| Gross rental yield (units) | 4.61% | - |
| 1-year house growth | +16.9%estimate | +11.3% |
| 3-year house growth | - | - |
| Vacancy rate | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Population | 4,797 | 58 |
Aitkenvale vs Dunnrock: what the numbers say
Over the past year house prices moved +16.9% in Aitkenvale (an estimate) and +11.3% in Dunnrock, so recent momentum favours Aitkenvale, although both suburbs recorded growth.
Rental vacancy is 1.1% in Aitkenvale and 1.6% in Dunnrock, so landlords in Aitkenvale face less competition for tenants. Anything under 2% is generally read as a tight market where tenants compete for homes.
Aitkenvale is the bigger suburb, with a population of 4,797 against 58, roughly 83 times the size of Dunnrock; a larger suburb usually means a deeper pool of buyers and tenants.
In short: Aitkenvale for recent price momentum, Aitkenvale for the tighter rental market. Which matters more depends on whether the investor is buying for cash flow, capital growth or affordability.
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