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Murrumba Downs, QLD 4503
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$1,130,000
market range $1.1M-$1.3M
Median Unit
$770,000
market range $725K-$850K
Gross Yield (units)
3.8%
1yr Growth (houses)
+12.6%
market range +7.5% to +20.0%
Investment snapshot for Murrumba Downs
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Murrumba Downs market and investor summary
In Murrumba Downs, QLD 4503, the median house sells for around $1.1M. House prices have moved +12.6% over the past year and +53.7% over three years. At 1.3% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.3% and a resident base that is not shrinking.
Living in Murrumba Downs: people, income and schools
About 10,795 people live in Murrumba Downs, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 14% over five years. At a median age of 39, it reads as broadly working-age, and families account for 78% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $95,000 a year (about $1,830 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 11.9 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Incomes have risen about 15% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
Families have 29 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. Murrumba Downs sits about 23 km from the CBD. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 40 for walkability and 12 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Premises.
- Population
- 10,795
- +14% over 5yr
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $95,000/yr
- Households renting
- 27%
- Family households
- 78%
- Socio-economic rank
- 5/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 29
- avg ICSEA 1018
- Unemployment
- 6.9%
- Distance to CBD
- 23 km
- Walk score
- 40/100
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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What should I check before investing in Murrumba Downs?
Murrumba Downs has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Capital growth of +12.6% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. 3-year capital growth of +53.7% shows sustained momentum, not just a single-year spike. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Murrumba Downs?
The median property price in Murrumba Downs, QLD 4503 is $1.1M for houses and $770K for units.
What rental yield does Murrumba Downs show?
The gross rental yield in Murrumba Downs is 3.8% 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 Murrumba Downs?
House prices in Murrumba Downs are up 12.6% over the past year and up 53.7% 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 Murrumba Downs?
The current vacancy rate in Murrumba Downs is 1.3%. 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 Murrumba Downs?
Murrumba Downs has a population of approximately 10,795 residents, with a median age of 39.
What schools are near Murrumba Downs?
There are 29 schools within roughly 5km of Murrumba Downs. 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 Murrumba Downs affordable to buy in?
A median house in Murrumba Downs costs about 11.9 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 Murrumba Downs's population growing?
The population of Murrumba Downs 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 Murrumba Downs from the CBD?
Murrumba Downs is about 23 km from the CBD.
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