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Meridan Plains, QLD 4551
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$955,000
market range $875K-$1.1M
Median Unit
$780,000
market range $700K-$875K
Gross Yield (houses)
3.9%
1yr Growth (houses)
+18.6%
market range +5.0% to +27.5%
Investment snapshot for Meridan Plains
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Meridan Plains market and investor summary
In Meridan Plains, QLD 4551, the median house sells for around $955K, on a gross rental yield of 3.9% for houses. House prices have moved +18.6% over the past year and +28.6% 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 3.9% 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.
Living in Meridan Plains: people, income and schools
Meridan Plains has a resident population of roughly 4,589, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 23% over five years. At a median age of 36, it reads as broadly working-age, and families account for 74% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $80,000 a year (about $1,530 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (5 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 12.0 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Locally, around 31% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
Families have 9 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing a little above the national school average on ICSEA. Meridan Plains sits about 79 km from the CBD. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Premises.
- Population
- 4,589
- +23% over 5yr
- Median age
- 36 years
- Median household income
- $80,000/yr
- Households renting
- 41%
- Family households
- 74%
- Socio-economic rank
- 5/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 9
- avg ICSEA 1051
- Unemployment
- 3.3%
- Distance to CBD
- 79 km
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 Meridan Plains?
Meridan Plains has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Unit gross rental yield of 4.3% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Capital growth of +18.6% 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 Meridan Plains?
The median property price in Meridan Plains, QLD 4551 is $955K for houses and $780K for units.
What rental yield does Meridan Plains show?
The gross rental yield in Meridan Plains is 3.9% for houses and 4.3% 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 Meridan Plains?
House prices in Meridan Plains are up 18.6% over the past year and up 28.6% 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 Meridan Plains?
The current vacancy rate in Meridan Plains 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 Meridan Plains?
Meridan Plains has a population of approximately 4,589 residents, with a median age of 36.
What schools are near Meridan Plains?
There are 9 schools within roughly 5km of Meridan Plains. 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 Meridan Plains affordable to buy in?
A median house in Meridan Plains costs about 12.0 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 Meridan Plains's population growing?
The population of Meridan Plains has grown about 23% 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 Meridan Plains from the CBD?
Meridan Plains is about 79 km from the CBD.
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