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Kooralbyn, QLD 4285

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

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Tight Rental MarketStrong Growth

Median House

$865,000

market range $825K-$950K

Median Unit

$365,000

market range $325K-$400K

Gross Yield (houses)

3.7%

1yr Growth (houses)

+11.6%

market range +7.5% to +20.0%

Investment snapshot for Kooralbyn

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Kooralbyn market and investor summary

In Kooralbyn, QLD 4285, the median house sells for around $865K, on a gross rental yield of 3.7% for houses. House prices have moved +11.6% over the past year and +45.9% over three years. At 1.2% 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 3.7% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.2% and a resident base that is not shrinking. Houses also take time to sell, around 143 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.

Living in Kooralbyn: people, income and schools

Kooralbyn is home to around 1,697 people, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 16% over five years. At a median age of 53, it reads as an older, established demographic, and 78% 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 $49,000 a year (about $940 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (4 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 17.7 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Incomes have risen about 14% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.

There is 1 school within about 5km, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. Kooralbyn sits about 71 km from the CBD. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 28 for walkability out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.

Population
1,697
+16% over 5yr
Median age
53 years
Median household income
$49,000/yr
Households renting
20%
Family households
67%
Socio-economic rank
4/10
ABS advantage index
Schools within 5km
1
avg ICSEA 977
Unemployment
3.7%
Distance to CBD
71 km
Walk score
28/100

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 Kooralbyn

What should I check before investing in Kooralbyn?

Kooralbyn 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 +11.6% 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 Kooralbyn?

The median property price in Kooralbyn, QLD 4285 is $865K for houses and $365K for units.

What rental yield does Kooralbyn show?

The gross rental yield in Kooralbyn is 3.7% for houses and 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 Kooralbyn?

House prices in Kooralbyn are up 11.6% over the past year and up 45.9% 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 Kooralbyn?

The current vacancy rate in Kooralbyn 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 Kooralbyn?

Kooralbyn has a population of approximately 1,697 residents, with a median age of 53.

What schools are near Kooralbyn?

There are 1 school within roughly 5km of Kooralbyn. 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 Kooralbyn affordable to buy in?

A median house in Kooralbyn costs about 17.7 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 Kooralbyn's population growing?

The population of Kooralbyn has grown about 16% 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 Kooralbyn from the CBD?

Kooralbyn is about 71 km from the CBD.

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