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Mount Samson, QLD 4520
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$2,335,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$730,000
Gross Yield (units)
4.1%
1yr Growth (houses)
+14.7%
market range +7.5% to +20.0%
Investment snapshot for Mount Samson
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Mount Samson market and investor summary
Mount Samson sits in QLD, postcode 4520. House prices have moved +14.7% over the past year and +26.7% over three years. At 6.3% vacancy, it is a softer rental market with more choice for tenants.
Demand is softer at 6.3% vacancy, so longer gaps between tenants are more likely and worth building into the numbers. Houses also take time to sell, around 74 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Mount Samson: people, income and schools
Mount Samson is home to around 625 people, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 6% over five years. The median age is 47, skewed a little older, and 92% 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 $143,000 a year, or roughly $2,750 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks among the most advantaged in the country (10 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index). Incomes have risen about 16% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
There is 1 school within about 5km, testing a little above the national school average on ICSEA. It is roughly 26 km from the CBD. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fixed Wireless.
- Population
- 625
- +6% over 5yr
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $143,000/yr
- Households renting
- 7%
- Family households
- 90%
- Socio-economic rank
- 10/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 1
- avg ICSEA 1096
- Unemployment
- 2.1%
- Distance to CBD
- 26 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 Mount Samson?
Mount Samson has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Unit gross rental yield of 4.1% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Capital growth of +14.7% 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 Mount Samson?
The median property price in Mount Samson, QLD 4520 is $730K for units.
What rental yield does Mount Samson show?
The gross rental yield in Mount Samson is 4.1% 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 Mount Samson?
House prices in Mount Samson are up 14.7% over the past year and up 26.7% 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 Mount Samson?
The current vacancy rate in Mount Samson is 6.3%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is softer, with tenants having more choice and rents possibly under pressure.
How many people live in Mount Samson?
Mount Samson has a population of approximately 625 residents, with a median age of 47.
What schools are near Mount Samson?
There are 1 school within roughly 5km of Mount Samson. 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 Mount Samson's population growing?
The population of Mount Samson has grown about 6% 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 Mount Samson from the CBD?
Mount Samson is about 26 km from the CBD.
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