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Pialba, QLD 4655

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

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Tight Rental MarketStrong Growth

Median House

$775,000

market range $725K-$900K

Median Unit

$610,000

market range $575K-$650K

Gross Yield (houses)

4.2%

1yr Growth (houses)

+13.7%

market range +7.5% to +20.0%

Investment snapshot for Pialba

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Pialba market and investor summary

Pialba (QLD 4655) runs a median house price of $775K, with houses yielding a gross 4.2%. House prices have moved +13.7% over the past year and +36.5% over three years. At 0.8% 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 4.2% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 0.8% and a resident base that is not shrinking. Houses also take time to sell, around 68 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.

Living in Pialba: people, income and schools

About 4,151 people live in Pialba, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 12% over five years. The median age is 50, an older, established demographic, and families account for 59% of households.

Households here earn a median of about $48,000 a year, or roughly $930 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 16.0 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.

There are 13 schools within about 5km, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 27 for walkability and 13 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Premises.

Population
4,151
+12% over 5yr
Median age
50 years
Median household income
$48,000/yr
Households renting
41%
Family households
59%
Socio-economic rank
2/10
ABS advantage index
Schools within 5km
13
avg ICSEA 959
Unemployment
5.0%
Walk score
27/100

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 Pialba

What should I check before investing in Pialba?

Pialba 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 +13.7% 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 Pialba?

The median property price in Pialba, QLD 4655 is $775K for houses and $610K for units.

What rental yield does Pialba show?

The gross rental yield in Pialba is 4.2% 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 Pialba?

House prices in Pialba are up 13.7% over the past year and up 36.5% 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 Pialba?

The current vacancy rate in Pialba is 0.8%. 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 Pialba?

Pialba has a population of approximately 4,151 residents, with a median age of 50.

What schools are near Pialba?

There are 13 schools within roughly 5km of Pialba. 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 Pialba affordable to buy in?

A median house in Pialba costs about 16.0 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 Pialba's population growing?

The population of Pialba 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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