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Coombabah, QLD 4216
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$1,760,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$820,000
market range $700K-$875K
Gross Yield (houses)
3.5%
1yr Growth (houses)
+14.9%
market range +12.5% to +20.0%
Investment snapshot for Coombabah
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Coombabah market and investor summary
In Coombabah, QLD 4216, houses show a gross rental yield of 3.5%. House prices have moved +14.9% over the past year and +47.2% over three years. At 0.4% 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 3.5% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 0.4% and a resident base that is not shrinking.
Living in Coombabah: people, income and schools
Coombabah is home to around 10,298 people, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 6% over five years. The median age is 51, an older, established demographic, and families account for 62% of households.
Households here earn a median of about $57,000 a year, or roughly $1,090 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (6 out of 10). Locally, around 34% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
There are 8 schools within about 5km, testing a little above the national school average on ICSEA. It is roughly 59 km from the CBD. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 12 for walkability out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Curb.
- Population
- 10,298
- +6% over 5yr
- Median age
- 51 years
- Median household income
- $57,000/yr
- Households renting
- 28%
- Family households
- 62%
- Socio-economic rank
- 6/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 8
- avg ICSEA 1053
- Unemployment
- 3.5%
- Distance to CBD
- 59 km
- Walk score
- 12/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Coombabah
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What should I check before investing in Coombabah?
Coombabah has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Unit gross rental yield of 4.8% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Capital growth of +14.9% 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 Coombabah?
The median property price in Coombabah, QLD 4216 is $820K for units.
What rental yield does Coombabah show?
The gross rental yield in Coombabah is 3.5% for houses and 4.8% 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 Coombabah?
House prices in Coombabah are up 14.9% over the past year and up 47.2% 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 Coombabah?
The current vacancy rate in Coombabah is 0.4%. 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 Coombabah?
Coombabah has a population of approximately 10,298 residents, with a median age of 51.
What schools are near Coombabah?
There are 8 schools within roughly 5km of Coombabah. 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 Coombabah's population growing?
The population of Coombabah has grown about 6% 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 Coombabah from the CBD?
Coombabah is about 59 km from the CBD.
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