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Balberra, QLD 4740
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$1,250,000
market range $575K-$1.2M
Median Unit
$305,000
Gross Yield (units)
9.6%
1yr Growth
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Balberra market and investor summary
In Balberra, QLD 4740, the median house sells for around $1.3M. At 3.3% vacancy, it is a softer rental market with more choice for tenants.
Houses also take time to sell, around 64 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Balberra: people, income and schools
About 425 people live in Balberra, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 7% over five years. At a median age of 47, it reads as skewed a little older, and 83% 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 $97,000 a year (about $1,860 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (5 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 12.9 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Incomes have risen about 20% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
There is 1 school within about 5km, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fixed Wireless.
- Population
- 425
- +7% over 5yr
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $97,000/yr
- Households renting
- 13%
- Family households
- 81%
- Socio-economic rank
- 5/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 1
- avg ICSEA 954
- Unemployment
- 2.7%
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Balberra
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What should I check before investing in Balberra?
Balberra has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Strong unit gross rental yield of 9.6%, before expenses, tax and loan costs. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Balberra?
The median property price in Balberra, QLD 4740 is $1.3M for houses and $305K for units.
What rental yield does Balberra show?
The gross rental yield in Balberra is 9.6% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
How tight is the rental market in Balberra?
The current vacancy rate in Balberra is 3.3%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is softer, with tenants having more choice and rents possibly under pressure.
How many people live in Balberra?
Balberra has a population of approximately 425 residents, with a median age of 47.
What schools are near Balberra?
There are 1 school within roughly 5km of Balberra. 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 Balberra affordable to buy in?
A median house in Balberra costs about 12.9 times the median local household income (a high multiple that makes the suburb a stretch for median local earners). The ratio compares the median house price with annual household income; it is a rough affordability gauge, not a substitute for your own borrowing assessment.
Is Balberra's population growing?
The population of Balberra has grown about 7% over the past five years, an above-average pace. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
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