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Blacks Beach, QLD 4740
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
Data updated
Median House
$730,000
market range $700K-$775K
Median Unit
$500,000
list-price estimate
Gross Yield (houses)
4.9%
1yr Growth (houses)
+20.0%
market range +10.0% to +22.5%
Investment snapshot for Blacks Beach
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Blacks Beach market and investor summary
In Blacks Beach, QLD 4740, the median house sells for around $730K, on a gross rental yield of 4.9% for houses. House prices have moved +20.0% over the past year and +70.0% over three years. At 2.9% vacancy, it is a broadly balanced rental market.
For an investor, the rent-to-price profile sits mid-range: a gross house yield near 4.9% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet.
Living in Blacks Beach: people, income and schools
Blacks Beach has a resident population of roughly 4,153, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 7% over five years. At a median age of 31, it reads as younger than the national median, with renters making up 54% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $105,000 a year (about $2,010 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 about 7.0 times local household income, in line with much of metropolitan Australia. Incomes have risen about 20% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
Families have 12 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing below the national school average on ICSEA. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 2 for walkability out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Premises.
- Population
- 4,153
- +7% over 5yr
- Median age
- 31 years
- Median household income
- $105,000/yr
- Households renting
- 54%
- Family households
- 80%
- Socio-economic rank
- 5/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 12
- avg ICSEA 942
- Unemployment
- 2.7%
- Walk score
- 2/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Blacks Beach
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What should I check before investing in Blacks Beach?
Blacks Beach has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. House gross rental yield of 4.9% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Capital growth of +20.0% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Blacks Beach?
The median property price in Blacks Beach, QLD 4740 is $730K for houses.
What rental yield does Blacks Beach show?
The gross rental yield in Blacks Beach is 4.9% for houses. 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 Blacks Beach?
House prices in Blacks Beach are up 20.0% over the past year and up 70.0% 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 Blacks Beach?
The current vacancy rate in Blacks Beach is 2.9%. 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 Blacks Beach?
Blacks Beach has a population of approximately 4,153 residents, with a median age of 31.
What schools are near Blacks Beach?
There are 12 schools within roughly 5km of Blacks Beach. Their average ICSEA is below the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Blacks Beach affordable to buy in?
A median house in Blacks Beach costs about 7.0 times the median local household income (broadly in line with metropolitan Australia). 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 Blacks Beach's population growing?
The population of Blacks Beach 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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