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Diamond Valley, QLD 4553
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$1,055,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$285,000
Gross Yield (houses)
2.7%
1yr Growth (houses)
+15.8%
market range -5.0% to +22.5%
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Diamond Valley market and investor summary
In Diamond Valley, QLD 4553, houses show a gross rental yield of 2.7%. House prices have moved +15.8% over the past year and +28.7% over three years. At 4.7% vacancy, it is a softer rental market with more choice for tenants.
For an investor, this reads as a capital-growth market more than a cashflow one. A gross house yield around 2.7% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Demand is softer at 4.7% vacancy, so longer gaps between tenants are more likely and worth building into the numbers.
Living in Diamond Valley: people, income and schools
About 489 people live in Diamond Valley, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 52% over five years. At a median age of 50, it reads as an older, established demographic, and 86% 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 $92,000 a year (about $1,760 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks comfortably above the national middle (7 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index). Incomes have risen about 27% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
Families have 2 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. Diamond Valley sits about 80 km from the CBD. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fixed Wireless.
- Population
- 489
- +52% over 5yr
- Median age
- 50 years
- Median household income
- $92,000/yr
- Households renting
- 10%
- Family households
- 79%
- Socio-economic rank
- 7/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 2
- avg ICSEA 1000
- Unemployment
- 2.8%
- Distance to CBD
- 80 km
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 Diamond Valley?
Diamond Valley has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Strong unit gross rental yield of 7.0%, before expenses, tax and loan costs. Capital growth of +15.8% 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 Diamond Valley?
The median property price in Diamond Valley, QLD 4553 is $285K for units.
What rental yield does Diamond Valley show?
The gross rental yield in Diamond Valley is 2.7% for houses and 7.0% 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 Diamond Valley?
House prices in Diamond Valley are up 15.8% over the past year and up 28.7% 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 Diamond Valley?
The current vacancy rate in Diamond Valley is 4.7%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is softer, with tenants having more choice and rents possibly under pressure.
How many people live in Diamond Valley?
Diamond Valley has a population of approximately 489 residents, with a median age of 50.
What schools are near Diamond Valley?
There are 2 schools within roughly 5km of Diamond Valley. 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 Diamond Valley's population growing?
The population of Diamond Valley has grown about 52% 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 Diamond Valley from the CBD?
Diamond Valley is about 80 km from the CBD.
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