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Nikenbah, QLD 4655
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$1,060,000
market range $1M-$1.2M
Median Unit
$990,000
Gross Yield (units)
3.1%
1yr Growth (houses)
+18.1%
market range +5.0% to +22.5%
Investment snapshot for Nikenbah
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Nikenbah market and investor summary
In Nikenbah, QLD 4655, the median house sells for around $1.1M. House prices have moved +18.1% over the past year and +31.2% over three years. At 2.7% vacancy, it is a broadly balanced rental market.
Living in Nikenbah: people, income and schools
Nikenbah has a resident population of roughly 1,234, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 12% over five years. At a median age of 39, it reads as broadly working-age, and 74% 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 $86,000 a year (about $1,660 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks toward the more disadvantaged end of the ABS advantage index (2 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 12.3 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.
Families have 10 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Premises.
- Population
- 1,234
- +12% over 5yr
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $86,000/yr
- Households renting
- 23%
- Family households
- 87%
- Socio-economic rank
- 2/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 10
- avg ICSEA 1012
- Unemployment
- 5.0%
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Nikenbah
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Search Nikenbah listings →Frequently asked questions about Nikenbah
What should I check before investing in Nikenbah?
Nikenbah has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Capital growth of +18.1% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. 3-year capital growth of +31.2% 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 Nikenbah?
The median property price in Nikenbah, QLD 4655 is $1.1M for houses and $990K for units.
What rental yield does Nikenbah show?
The gross rental yield in Nikenbah is 3.1% 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 Nikenbah?
House prices in Nikenbah are up 18.1% over the past year and up 31.2% 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 Nikenbah?
The current vacancy rate in Nikenbah is 2.7%. 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 Nikenbah?
Nikenbah has a population of approximately 1,234 residents, with a median age of 39.
What schools are near Nikenbah?
There are 10 schools within roughly 5km of Nikenbah. 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 Nikenbah affordable to buy in?
A median house in Nikenbah costs about 12.3 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 Nikenbah's population growing?
The population of Nikenbah has grown about 12% 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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