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Dolphin Heads, QLD 4740
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
Data updated
Median House
$750,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$500,000
list-price estimate
Gross Yield (houses)
3.2%
1yr Growth (houses)
+8.5%
market range +5.0% to +27.5%
Investment snapshot for Dolphin Heads
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Dolphin Heads market and investor summary
In Dolphin Heads, QLD 4740, houses show a gross rental yield of 3.2%. House prices have moved +8.5% over the past year and +52.7% over three years. At 1.6% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
For an investor, this reads as a capital-growth market more than a cashflow one. A gross house yield around 3.2% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.6% and a resident base that is not shrinking. Houses also take time to sell, around 82 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Dolphin Heads: people, income and schools
Dolphin Heads is home to around 413 people, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 7% over five years. At a median age of 48, it reads as skewed a little older, and families account for 70% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $147,000 a year (about $2,830 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (5 out of 10). Incomes have risen about 20% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
Families have 6 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 1 for walkability and 6 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.
- Population
- 413
- +7% over 5yr
- Median age
- 48 years
- Median household income
- $147,000/yr
- Households renting
- 39%
- Family households
- 70%
- Socio-economic rank
- 5/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 6
- avg ICSEA 969
- Unemployment
- 2.7%
- Walk score
- 1/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Dolphin Heads
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What should I check before investing in Dolphin Heads?
Dolphin Heads has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Strong unit gross rental yield of 7.4%, before expenses, tax and loan costs. Capital growth of +8.5% 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 rental yield does Dolphin Heads show?
The gross rental yield in Dolphin Heads is 3.2% for houses and 7.4% 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 Dolphin Heads?
House prices in Dolphin Heads are up 8.5% over the past year and up 52.7% 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 Dolphin Heads?
The current vacancy rate in Dolphin Heads 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 Dolphin Heads?
Dolphin Heads has a population of approximately 413 residents, with a median age of 48.
What schools are near Dolphin Heads?
There are 6 schools within roughly 5km of Dolphin Heads. 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 Dolphin Heads's population growing?
The population of Dolphin Heads 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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