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Fairymead, QLD 4670
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$850,000
Median Unit
$590,000
Gross Yield (houses)
4.0%
1yr Growth (houses)
+12.4%
market range +10.0% to +22.5%
Investment snapshot for Fairymead
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Fairymead market and investor summary
Fairymead (QLD 4670) runs a median house price of $850K, with houses yielding a gross 4.0%. House prices have moved +12.4% over the past year and +34.6% over three years. At 1.1% 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 1.1% and a resident base that is not shrinking. If you are weighing units rather than houses, a pipeline of new approvals is worth watching as future supply that can hold back apartment price and rent growth.
Living in Fairymead: people, income and schools
About 28 people live in Fairymead, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 10% over five years. The median age is 48, skewed a little older, and 70% of homes are owner-occupied.
On socio-economic measures it ranks toward the more disadvantaged end of the ABS advantage index (2 out of 10). Incomes have risen about 13% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fixed Wireless.
- Population
- 28
- +10% over 5yr
- Median age
- 48 years
- Households renting
- 29%
- Family households
- 69%
- Socio-economic rank
- 2/10
- ABS advantage index
- Unemployment
- 3.9%
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Fairymead
No properties currently listed in Fairymead
Search Fairymead listings →Frequently asked questions about Fairymead
What should I check before investing in Fairymead?
Fairymead has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Unit gross rental yield of 4.8% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Capital growth of +12.4% 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 Fairymead?
The median property price in Fairymead, QLD 4670 is $850K for houses and $590K for units.
What rental yield does Fairymead show?
The gross rental yield in Fairymead is 4.0% for houses and 4.8% 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 Fairymead?
House prices in Fairymead are up 12.4% over the past year and up 34.6% 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 Fairymead?
The current vacancy rate in Fairymead is 1.1%. 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 Fairymead?
Fairymead has a population of approximately 28 residents, with a median age of 48.
Is Fairymead's population growing?
The population of Fairymead has grown about 10% 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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