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Richlands, QLD 4077
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$1,015,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$785,000
market range $750K-$825K
Gross Yield (houses)
3.5%
1yr Growth (houses)
+20.5%
market range +12.5% to +30.0%
Investment snapshot for Richlands
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Richlands market and investor summary
In Richlands, QLD 4077, houses show a gross rental yield of 3.5%. House prices have moved +20.5% over the past year. At 1.3% 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 3.5% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.3% and a resident base that is not shrinking.
Living in Richlands: people, income and schools
Richlands has a resident population of roughly 5,621, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 9% over five years. At a median age of 28, it reads as younger than the national median, with renters making up 71% of households. A renter base that size keeps demand for well-priced rentals fairly consistent, though rents do most of the work on the return.
The typical household income runs to around $89,000 a year (about $1,710 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks toward the more disadvantaged end of the ABS advantage index (1 out of 10). Locally, around 46% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
Families have 23 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing below the national school average on ICSEA. Richlands sits about 16 km from the CBD. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 40 for walkability and 4 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Premises.
- Population
- 5,621
- +9% over 5yr
- Median age
- 28 years
- Median household income
- $89,000/yr
- Households renting
- 71%
- Family households
- 73%
- Socio-economic rank
- 1/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 23
- avg ICSEA 933
- Unemployment
- 7.9%
- Distance to CBD
- 16 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.
Properties in Richlands
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What should I check before investing in Richlands?
Richlands has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Unit gross rental yield of 4.2% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Capital growth of +20.5% 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 Richlands?
The median property price in Richlands, QLD 4077 is $785K for units.
What rental yield does Richlands show?
The gross rental yield in Richlands is 3.5% for houses and 4.2% 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 Richlands?
House prices in Richlands are up 20.5% 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 Richlands?
The current vacancy rate in Richlands 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 Richlands?
Richlands has a population of approximately 5,621 residents, with a median age of 28.
What schools are near Richlands?
There are 23 schools within roughly 5km of Richlands. Their average ICSEA is below the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Richlands's population growing?
The population of Richlands has grown about 9% 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 Richlands from the CBD?
Richlands is about 16 km from the CBD.
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