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Kurwongbah, QLD 4503
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$965,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$820,000
Gross Yield (houses)
2.8%
1yr Growth (houses)
+14.6%
market range +10.0% to +27.5%
Investment snapshot for Kurwongbah
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Kurwongbah market and investor summary
In Kurwongbah, QLD 4503, houses show a gross rental yield of 2.8%. House prices have moved +14.6% over the past year and +19.8% over three years. At 2.9% vacancy, it is a broadly balanced rental market.
For an investor, this reads as a capital-growth market more than a cashflow one. A gross house yield around 2.8% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation.
Living in Kurwongbah: people, income and schools
Kurwongbah has a resident population of roughly 1,552, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 14% over five years. At a median age of 42, it reads as skewed a little older, and 85% 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 $117,000 a year (about $2,250 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (5 out of 10). Incomes have risen about 15% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
Families have 8 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. Kurwongbah sits about 28 km from the CBD. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fixed Wireless.
- Population
- 1,552
- +14% over 5yr
- Median age
- 42 years
- Median household income
- $117,000/yr
- Households renting
- 12%
- Family households
- 88%
- Socio-economic rank
- 5/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 8
- avg ICSEA 1002
- Unemployment
- 6.9%
- Distance to CBD
- 28 km
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Kurwongbah
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What should I check before investing in Kurwongbah?
Kurwongbah has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Capital growth of +14.6% 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 Kurwongbah?
The median property price in Kurwongbah, QLD 4503 is $820K for units.
What rental yield does Kurwongbah show?
The gross rental yield in Kurwongbah is 2.8% for houses and 4.0% 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 Kurwongbah?
House prices in Kurwongbah are up 14.6% over the past year and up 19.8% 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 Kurwongbah?
The current vacancy rate in Kurwongbah 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 Kurwongbah?
Kurwongbah has a population of approximately 1,552 residents, with a median age of 42.
What schools are near Kurwongbah?
There are 8 schools within roughly 5km of Kurwongbah. 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 Kurwongbah's population growing?
The population of Kurwongbah has grown about 14% 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 Kurwongbah from the CBD?
Kurwongbah is about 28 km from the CBD.
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