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Heathwood, QLD 4110

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

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Tight Rental MarketStrong Growth

Median House

$1,225,000

market range $1.1M-$1.3M

Median Unit

$720,000

list-price estimate

Gross Yield (units)

4.2%

1yr Growth (houses)

+18.1%

market range +10.0% to +22.5%

Investment snapshot for Heathwood

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Heathwood market and investor summary

Heathwood (QLD 4110) runs a median house price of $1.2M. House prices have moved +18.1% over the past year. At 1.7% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.

Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.7% and a resident base that is not shrinking.

Living in Heathwood: people, income and schools

About 4,944 people live in Heathwood, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 47% over five years. The median age is 32, broadly working-age, and 73% 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 $131,000 a year, or roughly $2,530 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks toward the more disadvantaged end of the ABS advantage index (3 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 9.3 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Incomes have risen about 37% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.

There are 14 schools within about 5km, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. It is roughly 19 km from the CBD. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 18 for walkability and 14 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Premises.

Population
4,944
+47% over 5yr
Median age
32 years
Median household income
$131,000/yr
Households renting
24%
Family households
91%
Socio-economic rank
3/10
ABS advantage index
Schools within 5km
14
avg ICSEA 1010
Unemployment
6.9%
Distance to CBD
19 km
Walk score
18/100

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 Heathwood

What should I check before investing in Heathwood?

Heathwood has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Unit gross rental yield of 4.2% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Capital growth of +18.1% 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 Heathwood?

The median property price in Heathwood, QLD 4110 is $1.2M for houses.

What rental yield does Heathwood show?

The gross rental yield in Heathwood is 4.2% 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 Heathwood?

House prices in Heathwood are up 18.1% 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 Heathwood?

The current vacancy rate in Heathwood is 1.7%. 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 Heathwood?

Heathwood has a population of approximately 4,944 residents, with a median age of 32.

What schools are near Heathwood?

There are 14 schools within roughly 5km of Heathwood. 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 Heathwood affordable to buy in?

A median house in Heathwood costs about 9.3 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 Heathwood's population growing?

The population of Heathwood has grown about 47% 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 Heathwood from the CBD?

Heathwood is about 19 km from the CBD.

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