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Gaythorne, QLD 4051
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$1,520,000
market range $1.4M-$1.7M
Median Unit
$835,000
market range $775K-$900K
Gross Yield (units)
4.0%
1yr Growth (houses)
+12.5%
market range +2.5% to +20.0%
Investment snapshot for Gaythorne
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Gaythorne market and investor summary
Gaythorne (QLD 4051) runs a median house price of $1.5M. House prices have moved +12.5% over the past year. At 1.2% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.2% and a resident base that is not shrinking.
Living in Gaythorne: people, income and schools
About 3,158 people live in Gaythorne, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 7% over five years. The median age is 33, broadly working-age, with renters making up 56% of households. That renter share gives landlords a deep tenant pool to draw on through the year.
Households here earn a median of about $91,000 a year, or roughly $1,760 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks among the most advantaged in the country (10 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 16.6 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Incomes have risen about 16% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
There are 52 schools within about 5km, and they test well above the national school average on ICSEA, a draw for education-focused families. It is roughly 7.2 km from the CBD. Some errands can be done on foot, though a car still helps; the suburb scores 69 for walkability and 24 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC).
- Population
- 3,158
- +7% over 5yr
- Median age
- 33 years
- Median household income
- $91,000/yr
- Households renting
- 56%
- Family households
- 59%
- Socio-economic rank
- 10/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 52
- avg ICSEA 1174
- Unemployment
- 4.3%
- Distance to CBD
- 7.2 km
- Walk score
- 69/100
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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What should I check before investing in Gaythorne?
Gaythorne has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Unit gross rental yield of 4.0% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Capital growth of +12.5% 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 are typical property prices in Gaythorne?
The median property price in Gaythorne, QLD 4051 is $1.5M for houses and $835K for units.
What rental yield does Gaythorne show?
The gross rental yield in Gaythorne is 4.0% 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 Gaythorne?
House prices in Gaythorne are up 12.5% 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 Gaythorne?
The current vacancy rate in Gaythorne is 1.2%. 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 Gaythorne?
Gaythorne has a population of approximately 3,158 residents, with a median age of 33.
What schools are near Gaythorne?
There are 52 schools within roughly 5km of Gaythorne. Their average ICSEA sits well above the national mean of 1000, which points to a more advantaged school catchment. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Gaythorne affordable to buy in?
A median house in Gaythorne costs about 16.6 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 Gaythorne's population growing?
The population of Gaythorne 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.
How far is Gaythorne from the CBD?
Gaythorne is about 7.2 km from the CBD.
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