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Alberton, QLD 4207
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$915,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$985,000
Gross Yield (houses)
1.6%
1yr Growth (houses)
+19.7%
market range +5.0% to +22.5%
Investment snapshot for Alberton
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Alberton market and investor summary
In Alberton, QLD 4207, houses show a gross rental yield of 1.6%. House prices have moved +19.7% over the past year and +38.5% over three years. At 3.0% vacancy, it is a broadly balanced rental market.
For an investor, this reads as a capital-growth market more than a cashflow one. A gross house yield around 1.6% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation.
Living in Alberton: people, income and schools
About 547 people live in Alberton, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 22% over five years. At a median age of 46, it reads as skewed a little older, and 74% of homes are owner-occupied. Owner-occupiers dominate, so stock turns over slowly and listings can be thin when you are trying to buy.
The typical household income runs to around $90,000 a year (about $1,720 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks toward the more disadvantaged end of the ABS advantage index (3 out of 10). Incomes have risen about 18% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
Families have 5 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. Alberton sits about 36 km from the CBD. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fixed Wireless.
- Population
- 547
- +22% over 5yr
- Median age
- 46 years
- Median household income
- $90,000/yr
- Households renting
- 23%
- Family households
- 80%
- Socio-economic rank
- 3/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 5
- avg ICSEA 958
- Unemployment
- 4.3%
- Distance to CBD
- 36 km
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Alberton
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What should I check before investing in Alberton?
Alberton has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Capital growth of +19.7% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. 3-year capital growth of +38.5% shows sustained momentum, not just a single-year spike. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Alberton?
The median property price in Alberton, QLD 4207 is $985K for units.
What rental yield does Alberton show?
The gross rental yield in Alberton is 1.6% for houses and 2.9% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
What does recent house price growth show for Alberton?
House prices in Alberton are up 19.7% over the past year and up 38.5% over three years. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in Alberton?
The current vacancy rate in Alberton is 3.0%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is balanced, favouring neither landlords nor tenants strongly.
How many people live in Alberton?
Alberton has a population of approximately 547 residents, with a median age of 46.
What schools are near Alberton?
There are 5 schools within roughly 5km of Alberton. Their average ICSEA is close to the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Alberton's population growing?
The population of Alberton has grown about 22% over the past five years, an above-average pace. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
How far is Alberton from the CBD?
Alberton is about 36 km from the CBD.
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