Annandale vs Basin Pocket
Property investment comparison - Annandale, QLD 4814 vs Basin Pocket, QLD 4305
Head-to-head across core investment metrics: Annandale wins 2, Basin Pocket 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 | Annandale | Basin Pocket |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $770K | $770K |
| Median unit price | - | $565K |
| Gross rental yield (houses) | - | 3.97% |
| Gross rental yield (units) | 5.23% | 4.98% |
| 1-year house growth | +13.8% | - |
| 3-year house growth | +63.0% | - |
| Vacancy rate | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Population | 8,376 | 931 |
Annandale vs Basin Pocket: what the numbers say
Houses cost about the same in both suburbs: the median house price is $770K in Annandale and $770K in Basin Pocket.
Rental vacancy is 1.7% in Annandale and 2.2% in Basin Pocket, so landlords in Annandale face less competition for tenants. Anything under 2% is generally read as a tight market where tenants compete for homes.
Annandale is the bigger suburb, with a population of 8,376 against 931, roughly 9 times the size of Basin Pocket; a larger suburb usually means a deeper pool of buyers and tenants.
In short: Annandale 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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