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Capalaba, QLD 4157
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$1,120,000
market range $1.1M-$1.3M
Median Unit
$765,000
market range $700K-$825K
Gross Yield
-
1yr Growth (houses)
+15.9%
market range +7.5% to +20.0%
Investment snapshot for Capalaba
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Capalaba market and investor summary
In Capalaba, QLD 4157, the median house sells for around $1.1M. House prices have moved +15.9% over the past year and +45.9% over three years. At 1.3% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.3% and a resident base that is not shrinking.
Living in Capalaba: people, income and schools
Capalaba has a resident population of roughly 18,002, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 39, it reads as broadly working-age, and 72% 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 $91,000 a year (about $1,750 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (6 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. Incomes have risen about 14% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
Families have 14 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. Capalaba sits about 17 km from the CBD. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 47 for walkability and 59 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Premises.
- Population
- 18,002
- +3% over 5yr
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $91,000/yr
- Households renting
- 26%
- Family households
- 73%
- Socio-economic rank
- 6/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 14
- avg ICSEA 983
- Unemployment
- 3.7%
- Distance to CBD
- 17 km
- Walk score
- 47/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
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What should I check before investing in Capalaba?
Capalaba has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Capital growth of +15.9% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. 3-year capital growth of +45.9% shows sustained momentum, not just a single-year spike. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Capalaba?
The median property price in Capalaba, QLD 4157 is $1.1M for houses and $765K for units.
What does recent house price growth show for Capalaba?
House prices in Capalaba are up 15.9% over the past year and up 45.9% 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 Capalaba?
The current vacancy rate in Capalaba is 1.3%. 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 Capalaba?
Capalaba has a population of approximately 18,002 residents, with a median age of 39.
What schools are near Capalaba?
There are 14 schools within roughly 5km of Capalaba. Their average ICSEA is close to the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Capalaba affordable to buy in?
A median house in Capalaba 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 Capalaba's population growing?
The population of Capalaba has grown modestly, about 3% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
How far is Capalaba from the CBD?
Capalaba is about 17 km from the CBD.
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