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Mapleton, QLD 4560

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

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Tight Rental MarketStrong Growth

Median House

$1,130,000

market range $1.1M-$1.3M

Median Unit

$695,000

list-price estimate

Gross Yield (units)

5.7%

1yr Growth (houses)

+12.7%

market range +5.0% to +17.5%

Investment snapshot for Mapleton

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Mapleton market and investor summary

Mapleton (QLD 4560) runs a median house price of $1.1M. House prices have moved +12.7% over the past year. At 0.6% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.

Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 0.6% and a resident base that is not shrinking.

Living in Mapleton: people, income and schools

Mapleton is home to around 1,661 people, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 11% over five years. The median age is 59, an older, established demographic, and 76% 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 $57,000 a year, or roughly $1,090 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 20.0 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Locally, around 33% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.

There are 2 schools within about 5km, testing a little above the national school average on ICSEA. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 4 for walkability out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.

Population
1,661
+11% over 5yr
Median age
59 years
Median household income
$57,000/yr
Households renting
20%
Family households
67%
Socio-economic rank
4/10
ABS advantage index
Schools within 5km
2
avg ICSEA 1051
Unemployment
5.5%
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 Mapleton

What should I check before investing in Mapleton?

Mapleton has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Solid unit gross rental yield of 5.7%, giving a stronger rent-to-price starting point than many suburbs. Capital growth of +12.7% 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 Mapleton?

The median property price in Mapleton, QLD 4560 is $1.1M for houses.

What rental yield does Mapleton show?

The gross rental yield in Mapleton is 5.7% 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 Mapleton?

House prices in Mapleton are up 12.7% 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 Mapleton?

The current vacancy rate in Mapleton is 0.6%. 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 Mapleton?

Mapleton has a population of approximately 1,661 residents, with a median age of 59.

What schools are near Mapleton?

There are 2 schools within roughly 5km of Mapleton. 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 Mapleton affordable to buy in?

A median house in Mapleton costs about 20.0 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 Mapleton's population growing?

The population of Mapleton has grown about 11% 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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