Skip to main content

Not sure where to invest? Take the 2-min quiz and we'll rank your top 10 suburbs.

Take the 2-min quiz

12,000+ suburbs | 110k+ live listings | refreshed daily

Sign up free to save this suburb, build a shortlist, and compare against 12,000+ Australian suburbs.

See a sample suburb report before signing up or paying. | Take the 30-second product tour

Blackstone, QLD 4304

Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics

Data updated

Tight Rental MarketStrong Growth

Median House

$915,000

market range $725K-$1M

Median Unit

$670,000

list-price estimate

Gross Yield (units)

3.9%

1yr Growth (houses)

+18.1%

market range +12.5% to +30.0%

Investment snapshot for Blackstone

Blackstone has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals.

Read the full Blackstone verdict

Pros, risks, supporting metrics, investment score and cashflow. Included with Pro access.

Short-term access. No subscription. See all plans

See sample analysis before paying.

Investment score breakdown

See exactly which signals drive Blackstone - yield, growth, affordability, vacancy, livability, safety, and demographics.

Access from $20. Cancel anytime. See all plans

Secure checkout by Stripe. Cancel anytime.

Blackstone market and investor summary

Blackstone (QLD 4304) runs a median house price of $915K. House prices have moved +18.1% over the past year and +61.9% over three years. At 0.9% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.

Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 0.9% and a resident base that is not shrinking.

Living in Blackstone: people, income and schools

About 1,144 people live in Blackstone, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. The median age is 37, broadly working-age, and 73% of homes are owner-occupied. Owner-occupiers dominate, so stock turns over slowly and listings can be thin when you are trying to buy.

Households here earn a median of about $86,000 a year, or roughly $1,660 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks toward the more disadvantaged end of the ABS advantage index (1 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 10.6 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Incomes have risen about 15% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.

There are 22 schools within about 5km, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. It is roughly 28 km from the CBD. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 32 for walkability out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Premises.

Population
1,144
+5% over 5yr
Median age
37 years
Median household income
$86,000/yr
Households renting
24%
Family households
74%
Socio-economic rank
1/10
ABS advantage index
Schools within 5km
22
avg ICSEA 950
Unemployment
6.3%
Distance to CBD
28 km
Walk score
32/100

Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.

Properties in Blackstone

View all →

Frequently asked questions about Blackstone

What should I check before investing in Blackstone?

Blackstone has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Capital growth of +18.1% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. 3-year capital growth of +61.9% 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 Blackstone?

The median property price in Blackstone, QLD 4304 is $915K for houses.

What rental yield does Blackstone show?

The gross rental yield in Blackstone is 3.9% 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 Blackstone?

House prices in Blackstone are up 18.1% over the past year and up 61.9% 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 Blackstone?

The current vacancy rate in Blackstone is 0.9%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is very tight, with landlords typically holding strong bargaining power and low rental downtime.

How many people live in Blackstone?

Blackstone has a population of approximately 1,144 residents, with a median age of 37.

What schools are near Blackstone?

There are 22 schools within roughly 5km of Blackstone. 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 Blackstone affordable to buy in?

A median house in Blackstone costs about 10.6 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 Blackstone's population growing?

The population of Blackstone has grown modestly, about 5% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.

How far is Blackstone from the CBD?

Blackstone is about 28 km from the CBD.

Keep researching with PropRadar

Free tools for the rest of your investment decision, no card required.