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Roma, QLD 4455
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$460,000
market range $425K-$500K
Median Unit
$365,000
market range $250K-$375K
Gross Yield (houses)
5.9%
1yr Growth (houses)
+22.9%
market range +5.0% to +32.5%
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Roma market and investor summary
Roma (QLD 4455) runs a median house price of $460K, with houses yielding a gross 5.9%. House prices have moved +22.9% over the past year. At 1.0% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
For an investor, the rent-to-price maths here leans toward cashflow: a gross house yield near 5.9% does more of the early heavy lifting than capital growth usually would at this price point. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.0% and a resident base that is not shrinking. Houses also take time to sell, around 61 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Roma: people, income and schools
About 6,838 people live in Roma, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. The median age is 35, broadly working-age, and families account for 65% of households.
Households here earn a median of about $89,000 a year, or roughly $1,710 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (6 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to roughly 5.2 times local household income, leaving more headroom than most capital-city markets. Incomes have risen about 15% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
There are 6 schools within about 5km, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. Most day-to-day errands are doable on foot; the suburb scores 76 for walkability and 40 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.
- Population
- 6,838
- +3% over 5yr
- Median age
- 35 years
- Median household income
- $89,000/yr
- Households renting
- 45%
- Family households
- 65%
- Socio-economic rank
- 6/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 6
- avg ICSEA 1002
- Unemployment
- 2.8%
- Walk score
- 76/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Roma
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Search Roma listings →Frequently asked questions about Roma
What should I check before investing in Roma?
Roma has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Solid house gross rental yield of 5.9%, giving a stronger rent-to-price starting point than many suburbs. Capital growth of +22.9% 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 Roma?
The median property price in Roma, QLD 4455 is $460K for houses and $365K for units.
What rental yield does Roma show?
The gross rental yield in Roma is 5.9% for houses and 4.8% 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 Roma?
House prices in Roma are up 22.9% 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 Roma?
The current vacancy rate in Roma is 1.0%. 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 Roma?
Roma has a population of approximately 6,838 residents, with a median age of 35.
What schools are near Roma?
There are 6 schools within roughly 5km of Roma. 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 Roma affordable to buy in?
A median house in Roma costs about 5.2 times the median local household income (more affordable than most capital-city markets). 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 Roma's population growing?
The population of Roma has grown modestly, about 3% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
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