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Calamvale, QLD 4116
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$1,400,000
market range $1.4M-$1.5M
Median Unit
$830,000
market range $775K-$900K
Gross Yield (houses)
3.1%
1yr Growth (houses)
+10.0%
market range +5.0% to +22.5%
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Calamvale market and investor summary
In Calamvale, QLD 4116, the median house sells for around $1.4M, on a gross rental yield of 3.1% for houses. House prices have moved +10.0% over the past year and +48.5% over three years. At 1.2% 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 3.1% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.2% and a resident base that is not shrinking.
Living in Calamvale: people, income and schools
Calamvale has a resident population of roughly 17,994, 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 82% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $97,000 a year (about $1,870 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks among the most advantaged in the country (9 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 14.4 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 26 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing a little above the national school average on ICSEA. Calamvale sits about 17 km from the CBD. Some errands can be done on foot, though a car still helps; the suburb scores 53 for walkability and 9 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Premises.
- Population
- 17,994
- +8% over 5yr
- Median age
- 34 years
- Median household income
- $97,000/yr
- Households renting
- 34%
- Family households
- 82%
- Socio-economic rank
- 9/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 26
- avg ICSEA 1027
- Unemployment
- 3.6%
- Distance to CBD
- 17 km
- Walk score
- 53/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Calamvale
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What should I check before investing in Calamvale?
Calamvale 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 +10.0% 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 Calamvale?
The median property price in Calamvale, QLD 4116 is $1.4M for houses and $830K for units.
What rental yield does Calamvale show?
The gross rental yield in Calamvale is 3.1% 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 Calamvale?
House prices in Calamvale are up 10.0% over the past year and up 48.5% 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 Calamvale?
The current vacancy rate in Calamvale 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 Calamvale?
Calamvale has a population of approximately 17,994 residents, with a median age of 34.
What schools are near Calamvale?
There are 26 schools within roughly 5km of Calamvale. 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 Calamvale affordable to buy in?
A median house in Calamvale costs about 14.4 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 Calamvale's population growing?
The population of Calamvale 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 Calamvale from the CBD?
Calamvale is about 17 km from the CBD.
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