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Crows Nest, QLD 4355
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$675,000
market range $650K-$725K
Median Unit
$515,000
Gross Yield (houses)
4.0%
1yr Growth (houses)
+16.2%
market range +12.5% to +20.0%
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Crows Nest market and investor summary
Crows Nest (QLD 4355) runs a median house price of $675K, with houses yielding a gross 4.0%. House prices have moved +16.2% over the past year and +55.8% over three years. At 0.7% 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 0.7% and a resident base that is not shrinking. Houses also take time to sell, around 62 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Crows Nest: people, income and schools
Crows Nest is home to around 2,212 people, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 7% over five years. The median age is 57, an older, established demographic, 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.
Households here earn a median of about $47,000 a year, or roughly $910 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks toward the more disadvantaged end of the ABS advantage index (2 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 14.2 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Locally, around 35% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
There is 1 school within about 5km, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 43 for walkability and 16 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.
- Population
- 2,212
- +7% over 5yr
- Median age
- 57 years
- Median household income
- $47,000/yr
- Households renting
- 21%
- Family households
- 64%
- Socio-economic rank
- 2/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 1
- avg ICSEA 980
- Unemployment
- 3.7%
- Walk score
- 43/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Crows Nest
No properties currently listed in Crows Nest
Search Crows Nest listings →Frequently asked questions about Crows Nest
What should I check before investing in Crows Nest?
Crows Nest has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Capital growth of +16.2% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. 3-year capital growth of +55.8% 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 Crows Nest?
The median property price in Crows Nest, QLD 4355 is $675K for houses and $515K for units.
What rental yield does Crows Nest show?
The gross rental yield in Crows Nest is 4.0% for houses and 2.7% 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 Crows Nest?
House prices in Crows Nest are up 16.2% over the past year and up 55.8% 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 Crows Nest?
The current vacancy rate in Crows Nest is 0.7%. 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 Crows Nest?
Crows Nest has a population of approximately 2,212 residents, with a median age of 57.
What schools are near Crows Nest?
There are 1 school within roughly 5km of Crows Nest. 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 Crows Nest affordable to buy in?
A median house in Crows Nest costs about 14.2 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 Crows Nest's population growing?
The population of Crows Nest 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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