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Purga, QLD 4306
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$920,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$625,000
Gross Yield (units)
4.1%
1yr Growth (houses)
+14.2%
market range -52.5% to +35.0%
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Purga market and investor summary
Purga sits in QLD, postcode 4306. House prices have moved +14.2% over the past year. At 1.5% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.5% and a resident base that is not shrinking. Houses also take time to sell, around 88 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Purga: people, income and schools
Purga has a resident population of roughly 561, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 44% over five years. At a median age of 44, it reads as skewed a little older, 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 $89,000 a year (about $1,710 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks comfortably above the national middle (7 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index). Incomes have risen about 18% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
There is 1 school within about 5km, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. Purga sits about 40 km from the CBD. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fixed Wireless.
- Population
- 561
- +44% over 5yr
- Median age
- 44 years
- Median household income
- $89,000/yr
- Households renting
- 23%
- Family households
- 83%
- Socio-economic rank
- 7/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 1
- avg ICSEA 991
- Unemployment
- 3.0%
- Distance to CBD
- 40 km
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Purga
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What should I check before investing in Purga?
Purga 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 +14.2% 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 Purga?
The median property price in Purga, QLD 4306 is $625K for units.
What rental yield does Purga show?
The gross rental yield in Purga 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 Purga?
House prices in Purga are up 14.2% 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 Purga?
The current vacancy rate in Purga is 1.5%. 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 Purga?
Purga has a population of approximately 561 residents, with a median age of 44.
What schools are near Purga?
There are 1 school within roughly 5km of Purga. 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 Purga's population growing?
The population of Purga has grown about 44% 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 Purga from the CBD?
Purga is about 40 km from the CBD.
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