Barney Point vs Magnolia
Property investment comparison - Barney Point, QLD 4680 vs Magnolia, QLD 4650
Head-to-head across core investment metrics: Barney Point wins 1, Magnolia 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 | Barney Point | Magnolia |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $460K | $460K |
| Median unit price | $375K | - |
| Gross rental yield (houses) | 5.40% | - |
| Gross rental yield (units) | 6.10% | - |
| 1-year house growth | +20.0%estimate | - |
| 3-year house growth | - | - |
| Vacancy rate | 1.3% | 12.6% |
| Population | 1,065 | 115 |
Barney Point vs Magnolia: what the numbers say
Houses cost about the same in both suburbs: the median house price is $460K in Barney Point and $460K in Magnolia.
Rental vacancy is 1.3% in Barney Point and 12.6% in Magnolia, so landlords in Barney Point face less competition for tenants. Anything under 2% is generally read as a tight market where tenants compete for homes.
Barney Point is the bigger suburb, with a population of 1,065 against 115, roughly 9 times the size of Magnolia; a larger suburb usually means a deeper pool of buyers and tenants.
In short: Barney Point 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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