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Gumlow, QLD 4815

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

Data updated

Tight Rental Market

Median House

$650,000

list-price estimate

Median Unit

$715,000

list-price estimate

Gross Yield (houses)

3.6%

1yr Growth

-

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Gumlow market and investor summary

In Gumlow, QLD 4815, houses show a gross rental yield of 3.6%. At 1.8% 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 3.6% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.8% and a resident base that is not shrinking.

Living in Gumlow: people, income and schools

Gumlow is home to around 142 people, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. The median age is 36, broadly working-age, and 82% 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 $148,000 a year, or roughly $2,850 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks toward the more disadvantaged end of the ABS advantage index (2 out of 10). Incomes have risen about 17% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.

There are 4 schools within about 5km, testing below the national school average on ICSEA. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fixed Wireless.

Population
142
+4% over 5yr
Median age
36 years
Median household income
$148,000/yr
Households renting
8%
Family households
85%
Socio-economic rank
2/10
ABS advantage index
Schools within 5km
4
avg ICSEA 845
Unemployment
8.0%

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 Gumlow

What should I check before investing in Gumlow?

Gumlow has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Unit gross rental yield of 4.3% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Tight rental market (1.8% 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 rental yield does Gumlow show?

The gross rental yield in Gumlow is 3.6% for houses and 4.3% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.

How tight is the rental market in Gumlow?

The current vacancy rate in Gumlow is 1.8%. 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 Gumlow?

Gumlow has a population of approximately 142 residents, with a median age of 36.

What schools are near Gumlow?

There are 4 schools within roughly 5km of Gumlow. Their average ICSEA is below the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.

Is Gumlow's population growing?

The population of Gumlow has grown modestly, about 4% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.

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