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Kalkie, QLD 4670

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

Data updated

Tight Rental MarketStrong Growth

Median House

$800,000

market range $750K-$825K

Median Unit

$625,000

list-price estimate

Gross Yield (houses)

4.3%

1yr Growth (houses)

+13.2%

market range +5.0% to +22.5%

Investment snapshot for Kalkie

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Kalkie market and investor summary

In Kalkie, QLD 4670, the median house sells for around $800K, on a gross rental yield of 4.3% for houses. House prices have moved +13.2% over the past year. At 0.9% 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 4.3% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 0.9% and a resident base that is not shrinking. Houses also take time to sell, around 62 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.

Living in Kalkie: people, income and schools

About 2,968 people live in Kalkie, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 10% over five years. At a median age of 40, it reads as skewed a little older, 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.

The typical household income runs to around $83,000 a year (about $1,600 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks toward the more disadvantaged end of the ABS advantage index (2 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 9.6 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Incomes have risen about 13% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.

Families have 14 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing a little above the national school average on ICSEA. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 4 for walkability and 25 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.

Population
2,968
+10% over 5yr
Median age
40 years
Median household income
$83,000/yr
Households renting
24%
Family households
80%
Socio-economic rank
2/10
ABS advantage index
Schools within 5km
14
avg ICSEA 1062
Unemployment
3.9%
Walk score
4/100

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 Kalkie

What should I check before investing in Kalkie?

Kalkie has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Unit gross rental yield of 4.9% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Capital growth of +13.2% 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 Kalkie?

The median property price in Kalkie, QLD 4670 is $800K for houses.

What rental yield does Kalkie show?

The gross rental yield in Kalkie is 4.3% for houses and 4.9% 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 Kalkie?

House prices in Kalkie are up 13.2% 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 Kalkie?

The current vacancy rate in Kalkie is 0.9%. 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 Kalkie?

Kalkie has a population of approximately 2,968 residents, with a median age of 40.

What schools are near Kalkie?

There are 14 schools within roughly 5km of Kalkie. Their average ICSEA is a little above the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.

Is Kalkie affordable to buy in?

A median house in Kalkie costs about 9.6 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 Kalkie's population growing?

The population of Kalkie has grown about 10% 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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