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Donnybrook, QLD 4510
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$900,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$820,000
Gross Yield (houses)
3.9%
1yr Growth (houses)
+13.5%
market range +2.5% to +20.0%
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Donnybrook market and investor summary
In Donnybrook, QLD 4510, houses show a gross rental yield of 3.9%. House prices have moved +13.5% over the past year. At 0.9% 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 3.9% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 0.9% and a resident base that is not shrinking. Houses also take time to sell, around 65 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Donnybrook: people, income and schools
About 664 people live in Donnybrook, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 15% over five years. The median age is 58, an older, established demographic, and 71% of homes are owner-occupied.
Households here earn a median of about $59,000 a year, or roughly $1,130 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks toward the more disadvantaged end of the ABS advantage index (1 out of 10). Locally, around 31% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
It is roughly 52 km from the CBD. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 9 for walkability out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fixed Wireless.
- Population
- 664
- +15% over 5yr
- Median age
- 58 years
- Median household income
- $59,000/yr
- Households renting
- 24%
- Family households
- 64%
- Socio-economic rank
- 1/10
- ABS advantage index
- Unemployment
- 7.0%
- Distance to CBD
- 52 km
- Walk score
- 9/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Donnybrook
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What should I check before investing in Donnybrook?
Donnybrook has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Capital growth of +13.5% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. Tight rental market (0.9% 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 Donnybrook?
The median property price in Donnybrook, QLD 4510 is $820K for units.
What rental yield does Donnybrook show?
The gross rental yield in Donnybrook is 3.9% for houses and 3.6% 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 Donnybrook?
House prices in Donnybrook are up 13.5% over the past year. 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 Donnybrook?
The current vacancy rate in Donnybrook is 0.9%. 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 Donnybrook?
Donnybrook has a population of approximately 664 residents, with a median age of 58.
Is Donnybrook's population growing?
The population of Donnybrook has grown about 15% 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 Donnybrook from the CBD?
Donnybrook is about 52 km from the CBD.
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