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Browns Plains, QLD 4118
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$960,000
market range $900K-$1.0M
Median Unit
$725,000
market range $525K-$1.6M
Gross Yield (houses)
3.5%
1yr Growth (houses)
+17.9%
market range +12.5% to +25.0%
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Browns Plains market and investor summary
In Browns Plains, QLD 4118, the median house sells for around $960K, on a gross rental yield of 3.5% for houses. House prices have moved +17.9% over the past year and +71.6% over three years. At 1.2% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
For an investor, the rent-to-price profile sits mid-range: a gross house yield near 3.5% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.2% and a resident base that is not shrinking.
Living in Browns Plains: people, income and schools
Browns Plains is home to around 6,632 people, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 8% over five years. At a median age of 34, it reads as broadly working-age, and families account for 73% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $72,000 a year (about $1,390 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (4 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 13.3 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.
Families have 22 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing below the national school average on ICSEA. Browns Plains sits about 22 km from the CBD. Some errands can be done on foot, though a car still helps; the suburb scores 57 for walkability and 35 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC).
- Population
- 6,632
- +8% over 5yr
- Median age
- 34 years
- Median household income
- $72,000/yr
- Households renting
- 48%
- Family households
- 73%
- Socio-economic rank
- 4/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 22
- avg ICSEA 944
- Unemployment
- 3.1%
- Distance to CBD
- 22 km
- Walk score
- 57/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Browns Plains
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What should I check before investing in Browns Plains?
Browns Plains has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Unit gross rental yield of 4.2% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Capital growth of +17.9% 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 Browns Plains?
The median property price in Browns Plains, QLD 4118 is $960K for houses and $725K for units.
What rental yield does Browns Plains show?
The gross rental yield in Browns Plains is 3.5% for houses and 4.2% 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 Browns Plains?
House prices in Browns Plains are up 17.9% over the past year and up 71.6% 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 Browns Plains?
The current vacancy rate in Browns Plains is 1.2%. 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 Browns Plains?
Browns Plains has a population of approximately 6,632 residents, with a median age of 34.
What schools are near Browns Plains?
There are 22 schools within roughly 5km of Browns Plains. Their average ICSEA is below the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Browns Plains affordable to buy in?
A median house in Browns Plains costs about 13.3 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 Browns Plains's population growing?
The population of Browns Plains 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 Browns Plains from the CBD?
Browns Plains is about 22 km from the CBD.
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