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Gladstone Central, QLD 4680
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$555,000
market range $500K-$725K
Median Unit
$370,000
market range $325K-$450K
Gross Yield (units)
6.2%
1yr Growth (houses)
+18.6%
market range +12.5% to +25.0%
Investment snapshot for Gladstone Central
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Gladstone Central market and investor summary
In Gladstone Central, QLD 4680, the median house sells for around $555K. House prices have moved +18.6% 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. Houses also take time to sell, around 73 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Gladstone Central: people, income and schools
Gladstone Central has a resident population of roughly 1,550, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 6% over five years. At a median age of 39, it reads as broadly working-age, with renters making up 66% of households. A renter base that size keeps demand for well-priced rentals fairly consistent, though rents do most of the work on the return.
The typical household income runs to around $69,000 a year (about $1,320 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (5 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to about 8.1 times local household income, in line with much of metropolitan Australia. Locally, around 30% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
Families have 13 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing below the national school average on ICSEA. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 15 for walkability and 40 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.
- Population
- 1,550
- +6% over 5yr
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $69,000/yr
- Households renting
- 66%
- Family households
- 40%
- Socio-economic rank
- 5/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 13
- avg ICSEA 949
- Unemployment
- 4.3%
- Walk score
- 15/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Gladstone Central
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What should I check before investing in Gladstone Central?
Gladstone Central has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Strong unit gross rental yield of 6.2%, before expenses, tax and loan costs. Capital growth of +18.6% 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 Gladstone Central?
The median property price in Gladstone Central, QLD 4680 is $555K for houses and $370K for units.
What rental yield does Gladstone Central show?
The gross rental yield in Gladstone Central is 6.2% 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 Gladstone Central?
House prices in Gladstone Central are up 18.6% 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 Gladstone Central?
The current vacancy rate in Gladstone Central 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 Gladstone Central?
Gladstone Central has a population of approximately 1,550 residents, with a median age of 39.
What schools are near Gladstone Central?
There are 13 schools within roughly 5km of Gladstone Central. Their average ICSEA is below the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Gladstone Central affordable to buy in?
A median house in Gladstone Central costs about 8.1 times the median local household income (broadly in line with metropolitan Australia). 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 Gladstone Central's population growing?
The population of Gladstone Central has grown about 6% 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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