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Buxton, QLD 4660
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$510,000
market range $450K-$625K
Median Unit
$235,000
Gross Yield (houses)
3.8%
1yr Growth (houses)
+12.0%
market range -2.5% to +30.0%
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Buxton market and investor summary
In Buxton, QLD 4660, the median house sells for around $510K, on a gross rental yield of 3.8% for houses. House prices have moved +12.0% over the past year. At 1.4% 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 3.8% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.4% and a resident base that is not shrinking. Houses also take time to sell, around 82 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Buxton: people, income and schools
Buxton is home to around 507 people, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 15% over five years. At a median age of 63, it reads as an older, established demographic, and 75% 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 $41,000 a year (about $800 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 12.3 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Locally, around 40% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
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- Population
- 507
- +15% over 5yr
- Median age
- 63 years
- Median household income
- $41,000/yr
- Households renting
- 18%
- Family households
- 70%
- Socio-economic rank
- 1/10
- ABS advantage index
- Unemployment
- 3.7%
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Buxton
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Search Buxton listings →Frequently asked questions about Buxton
What should I check before investing in Buxton?
Buxton has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Capital growth of +12.0% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. Tight rental market (1.4% vacancy) gives landlords pricing power and low rental downtime. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Buxton?
The median property price in Buxton, QLD 4660 is $510K for houses and $235K for units.
What rental yield does Buxton show?
The gross rental yield in Buxton is 3.8% 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 Buxton?
House prices in Buxton are up 12.0% over the past year. 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 Buxton?
The current vacancy rate in Buxton is 1.4%. 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 Buxton?
Buxton has a population of approximately 507 residents, with a median age of 63.
Is Buxton affordable to buy in?
A median house in Buxton costs about 12.3 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 Buxton's population growing?
The population of Buxton has grown about 15% 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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