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Cape Hillsborough, QLD 4740
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
Data updated
Median House
$825,000
Median Unit
$490,000
list-price estimate
Gross Yield (houses)
4.0%
1yr Growth
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Investment snapshot for Cape Hillsborough
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Cape Hillsborough market and investor summary
In Cape Hillsborough, QLD 4740, the median house sells for around $825K, on a gross rental yield of 4.0% for houses. At 1.6% 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 4.0% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.6% and a resident base that is not shrinking.
Living in Cape Hillsborough: people, income and schools
Cape Hillsborough has a resident population of roughly 39, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 7% over five years. At a median age of 61, it reads as an older, established demographic, and families account for 77% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $117,000 a year (about $2,250 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (5 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to about 7.1 times local household income, in line with much of metropolitan Australia. Incomes have risen about 20% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
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- Population
- 39
- +7% over 5yr
- Median age
- 61 years
- Median household income
- $117,000/yr
- Households renting
- 32%
- Family households
- 77%
- Socio-economic rank
- 5/10
- ABS advantage index
- Unemployment
- 3.1%
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Cape Hillsborough
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Search Cape Hillsborough listings →Frequently asked questions about Cape Hillsborough
What should I check before investing in Cape Hillsborough?
Cape Hillsborough has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. House gross rental yield of 4.0% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Tight rental market (1.6% 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 Cape Hillsborough?
The median property price in Cape Hillsborough, QLD 4740 is $825K for houses.
What rental yield does Cape Hillsborough show?
The gross rental yield in Cape Hillsborough is 4.0% for houses. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
How tight is the rental market in Cape Hillsborough?
The current vacancy rate in Cape Hillsborough is 1.6%. 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 Cape Hillsborough?
Cape Hillsborough has a population of approximately 39 residents, with a median age of 61.
Is Cape Hillsborough affordable to buy in?
A median house in Cape Hillsborough costs about 7.1 times the median local household income (broadly in line with metropolitan Australia). 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 Cape Hillsborough's population growing?
The population of Cape Hillsborough has grown about 7% 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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