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Caboolture, QLD 4510
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$895,000
market range $825K-$1.1M
Median Unit
$535,000
market range $500K-$625K
Gross Yield (houses)
3.8%
1yr Growth (houses)
+16.2%
market range +10.0% to +22.5%
Investment snapshot for Caboolture
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Caboolture market and investor summary
In Caboolture, QLD 4510, the median house sells for around $895K, on a gross rental yield of 3.8% for houses. House prices have moved +16.2% over the past year and +52.9% over three years. At 0.9% 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 0.9% and a resident base that is not shrinking.
Living in Caboolture: people, income and schools
Caboolture is home to around 29,534 people, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 15% over five years. At a median age of 36, it reads as broadly working-age, and families account for 70% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $68,000 a year (about $1,310 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 13.1 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Locally, around 31% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
Families have 26 schools within roughly 5km to choose from. Caboolture sits about 44 km from the CBD. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 33 for walkability and 46 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.
- Population
- 29,534
- +15% over 5yr
- Median age
- 36 years
- Median household income
- $68,000/yr
- Households renting
- 42%
- Family households
- 70%
- Socio-economic rank
- 1/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 26
- Unemployment
- 7.0%
- Distance to CBD
- 44 km
- Walk score
- 33/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Caboolture
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What should I check before investing in Caboolture?
Caboolture has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Unit gross rental yield of 4.4% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Capital growth of +16.2% 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 Caboolture?
The median property price in Caboolture, QLD 4510 is $895K for houses and $535K for units.
What rental yield does Caboolture show?
The gross rental yield in Caboolture is 3.8% for houses and 4.4% 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 Caboolture?
House prices in Caboolture are up 16.2% over the past year and up 52.9% 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 Caboolture?
The current vacancy rate in Caboolture 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 Caboolture?
Caboolture has a population of approximately 29,534 residents, with a median age of 36.
What schools are near Caboolture?
There are 26 schools within roughly 5km of Caboolture. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Caboolture affordable to buy in?
A median house in Caboolture costs about 13.1 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 Caboolture's population growing?
The population of Caboolture 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.
How far is Caboolture from the CBD?
Caboolture is about 44 km from the CBD.
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