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Brendale, QLD 4500
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$1,005,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$760,000
market range $725K-$800K
Gross Yield (houses)
3.4%
1yr Growth (houses)
+14.8%
market range -15.0% to +22.5%
Investment snapshot for Brendale
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Brendale market and investor summary
In Brendale, QLD 4500, houses show a gross rental yield of 3.4%. House prices have moved +14.8% over the past year and +42.5% over three years. At -0.1% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
For an investor, this reads as a capital-growth market more than a cashflow one. A gross house yield around 3.4% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at -0.1% and a resident base that is not shrinking.
Living in Brendale: people, income and schools
Brendale has a resident population of roughly 3,100, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 8% over five years. At a median age of 35, it reads as broadly working-age, with renters making up 54% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $63,000 a year (about $1,220 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks comfortably above the national middle (7 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index). Incomes have risen about 13% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
Families have 21 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing a little above the national school average on ICSEA. Brendale sits about 18 km from the CBD. Some errands can be done on foot, though a car still helps; the suburb scores 60 for walkability and 2 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Premises.
- Population
- 3,100
- +8% over 5yr
- Median age
- 35 years
- Median household income
- $63,000/yr
- Households renting
- 54%
- Family households
- 60%
- Socio-economic rank
- 7/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 21
- avg ICSEA 1098
- Unemployment
- 5.4%
- Distance to CBD
- 18 km
- Walk score
- 60/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Brendale
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What should I check before investing in Brendale?
Brendale has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Unit gross rental yield of 4.0% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Capital growth of +14.8% 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 Brendale?
The median property price in Brendale, QLD 4500 is $760K for units.
What rental yield does Brendale show?
The gross rental yield in Brendale is 3.4% for houses and 4.0% 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 Brendale?
House prices in Brendale are up 14.8% over the past year and up 42.5% 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 Brendale?
The current vacancy rate in Brendale is -0.1%. 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 Brendale?
Brendale has a population of approximately 3,100 residents, with a median age of 35.
What schools are near Brendale?
There are 21 schools within roughly 5km of Brendale. Their average ICSEA is a little above the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Brendale's population growing?
The population of Brendale has grown about 8% 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 Brendale from the CBD?
Brendale is about 18 km from the CBD.
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