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Dundowran Beach, QLD 4655

Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics

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Tight Rental MarketStrong Growth

Median House

$1,250,000

market range $1.2M-$1.4M

Median Unit

$860,000

Gross Yield (units)

3.4%

1yr Growth (houses)

+5.4%

market range +0.0% to +12.5%

Investment snapshot for Dundowran Beach

Dundowran Beach has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals.

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Dundowran Beach market and investor summary

Dundowran Beach (QLD 4655) runs a median house price of $1.3M. House prices have moved +5.4% over the past year and +34.4% over three years. At 1.4% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.

Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.4% and a resident base that is not shrinking. Houses also take time to sell, around 104 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.

Living in Dundowran Beach: people, income and schools

About 2,299 people live in Dundowran Beach, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 12% over five years. The median age is 51, an older, established demographic, and 90% 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 $86,000 a year, or roughly $1,650 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 14.6 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Locally, around 33% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.

There are 2 schools within about 5km, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 10 for walkability out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.

Population
2,299
+12% over 5yr
Median age
51 years
Median household income
$86,000/yr
Households renting
7%
Family households
87%
Socio-economic rank
2/10
ABS advantage index
Schools within 5km
2
avg ICSEA 993
Unemployment
5.0%
Walk score
10/100

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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Frequently asked questions about Dundowran Beach

What should I check before investing in Dundowran Beach?

Dundowran Beach has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Capital growth of +5.4% in the past year shows positive recent price momentum. 3-year capital growth of +34.4% 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 Dundowran Beach?

The median property price in Dundowran Beach, QLD 4655 is $1.3M for houses and $860K for units.

What rental yield does Dundowran Beach show?

The gross rental yield in Dundowran Beach is 3.4% 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 Dundowran Beach?

House prices in Dundowran Beach are up 5.4% over the past year and up 34.4% 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 Dundowran Beach?

The current vacancy rate in Dundowran Beach is 1.4%. 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 Dundowran Beach?

Dundowran Beach has a population of approximately 2,299 residents, with a median age of 51.

What schools are near Dundowran Beach?

There are 2 schools within roughly 5km of Dundowran Beach. 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 Dundowran Beach affordable to buy in?

A median house in Dundowran Beach costs about 14.6 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 Dundowran Beach's population growing?

The population of Dundowran Beach has grown about 12% 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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