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Hope Island, QLD 4212
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$1,395,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$970,000
market range $925K-$1.1M
Gross Yield (houses)
3.9%
1yr Growth (houses)
+11.9%
market range +5.0% to +17.5%
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Hope Island market and investor summary
In Hope Island, QLD 4212, houses show a gross rental yield of 3.9%. House prices have moved +11.9% over the past year and +15.7% over three years. At 2.9% vacancy, it is a broadly balanced rental market.
For an investor, the rent-to-price profile sits mid-range: a gross house yield near 3.9% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet. Houses also take time to sell, around 76 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Hope Island: people, income and schools
Hope Island has a resident population of roughly 14,522, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 17% over five years. At a median age of 50, it reads as an older, established demographic, and 70% of homes are owner-occupied.
The typical household income runs to around $101,000 a year (about $1,930 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks among the most advantaged in the country (9 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index).
Families have 9 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. Hope Island sits about 55 km from the CBD. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 26 for walkability out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Curb.
- Population
- 14,522
- +17% over 5yr
- Median age
- 50 years
- Median household income
- $101,000/yr
- Households renting
- 27%
- Family households
- 78%
- Socio-economic rank
- 9/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 9
- avg ICSEA 998
- Unemployment
- 2.6%
- Distance to CBD
- 55 km
- Walk score
- 26/100
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 Hope Island?
Hope Island has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Capital growth of +11.9% 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 Hope Island?
The median property price in Hope Island, QLD 4212 is $970K for units.
What rental yield does Hope Island show?
The gross rental yield in Hope Island is 3.9% for houses. 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 Hope Island?
House prices in Hope Island are up 11.9% over the past year and up 15.7% 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 Hope Island?
The current vacancy rate in Hope Island is 2.9%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is balanced, favouring neither landlords nor tenants strongly.
How many people live in Hope Island?
Hope Island has a population of approximately 14,522 residents, with a median age of 50.
What schools are near Hope Island?
There are 9 schools within roughly 5km of Hope Island. 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 Hope Island's population growing?
The population of Hope Island has grown about 17% 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 Hope Island from the CBD?
Hope Island is about 55 km from the CBD.
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