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Rural View, QLD 4740
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
Data updated
Median House
$760,000
market range $725K-$800K
Median Unit
$500,000
list-price estimate
Gross Yield (houses)
5.1%
1yr Growth (houses)
+13.3%
market range +10.0% to +17.5%
Investment snapshot for Rural View
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Rural View market and investor summary
In Rural View, QLD 4740, the median house sells for around $760K, on a gross rental yield of 5.1% for houses. House prices have moved +13.3% over the past year and +54.6% over three years. At 1.4% 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 5.1% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.4% and a resident base that is not shrinking.
Living in Rural View: people, income and schools
About 5,657 people live in Rural View, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 7% over five years. At a median age of 31, it reads as younger than the national median, and 71% of homes are owner-occupied.
The typical household income runs to around $128,000 a year (about $2,470 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (5 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to roughly 5.9 times local household income, leaving more headroom than most capital-city markets. Incomes have risen about 20% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
Families have 11 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 28 for walkability and 8 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Premises.
- Population
- 5,657
- +7% over 5yr
- Median age
- 31 years
- Median household income
- $128,000/yr
- Households renting
- 28%
- Family households
- 84%
- Socio-economic rank
- 5/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 11
- avg ICSEA 961
- Unemployment
- 2.7%
- Walk score
- 28/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Rural View
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What should I check before investing in Rural View?
Rural View has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Strong unit gross rental yield of 6.3%, before expenses, tax and loan costs. Capital growth of +13.3% 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 Rural View?
The median property price in Rural View, QLD 4740 is $760K for houses.
What rental yield does Rural View show?
The gross rental yield in Rural View is 5.1% for houses and 6.3% 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 Rural View?
House prices in Rural View are up 13.3% over the past year and up 54.6% 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 Rural View?
The current vacancy rate in Rural View is 1.4%. 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 Rural View?
Rural View has a population of approximately 5,657 residents, with a median age of 31.
What schools are near Rural View?
There are 11 schools within roughly 5km of Rural View. 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 Rural View affordable to buy in?
A median house in Rural View costs about 5.9 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 Rural View's population growing?
The population of Rural View has grown about 7% 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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