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Northgate, QLD 4013

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

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Tight Rental MarketStrong Growth

Median House

$1,460,000

market range $1.4M-$1.6M

Median Unit

$810,000

market range $775K-$850K

Gross Yield (houses)

2.6%

1yr Growth (houses)

+17.9%

market range +7.5% to +25.0%

Investment snapshot for Northgate

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Northgate market and investor summary

In Northgate, QLD 4013, the median house sells for around $1.5M, on a gross rental yield of 2.6% for houses. House prices have moved +17.9% over the past year. At 0.5% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.

For an investor, this reads as a capital-growth market more than a cashflow one. A gross house yield around 2.6% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 0.5% and a resident base that is not shrinking.

Living in Northgate: people, income and schools

Northgate is home to around 4,876 people, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 35, it reads as broadly working-age, and families account for 64% of households.

The typical household income runs to around $106,000 a year (about $2,040 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks comfortably above the national middle (8 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 13.8 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Incomes have risen about 20% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.

Families have 36 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing a little above the national school average on ICSEA. Northgate sits about 9.8 km from the CBD. Some errands can be done on foot, though a car still helps; the suburb scores 60 for walkability and 64 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Premises.

Population
4,876
+6% over 5yr
Median age
35 years
Median household income
$106,000/yr
Households renting
43%
Family households
64%
Socio-economic rank
8/10
ABS advantage index
Schools within 5km
36
avg ICSEA 1091
Unemployment
3.9%
Distance to CBD
9.8 km
Walk score
60/100

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 Northgate

What should I check before investing in Northgate?

Northgate has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Capital growth of +17.9% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. Tight rental market (0.5% vacancy) gives landlords pricing power and low rental downtime. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.

What are typical property prices in Northgate?

The median property price in Northgate, QLD 4013 is $1.5M for houses and $810K for units.

What rental yield does Northgate show?

The gross rental yield in Northgate is 2.6% for houses. 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 Northgate?

House prices in Northgate are up 17.9% 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 Northgate?

The current vacancy rate in Northgate is 0.5%. 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 Northgate?

Northgate has a population of approximately 4,876 residents, with a median age of 35.

What schools are near Northgate?

There are 36 schools within roughly 5km of Northgate. 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 Northgate affordable to buy in?

A median house in Northgate costs about 13.8 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 Northgate's population growing?

The population of Northgate has grown modestly, about 6% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.

How far is Northgate from the CBD?

Northgate is about 9.8 km from the CBD.

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