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Scarness, QLD 4655
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
Data updated
Median House
$725,000
market range $675K-$850K
Median Unit
$615,000
market range $575K-$700K
Gross Yield
-
1yr Growth (houses)
+14.1%
market range +10.0% to +17.5%
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Scarness market and investor summary
In Scarness, QLD 4655, the median house sells for around $725K. House prices have moved +14.1% over the past year and +40.5% over three years. At 2.0% vacancy, it is a broadly balanced rental market.
Living in Scarness: people, income and schools
About 3,646 people live in Scarness, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 12% over five years. At a median age of 51, it reads as an older, established demographic, and families account for 58% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $49,000 a year (about $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 14.9 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.
Families have 14 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 34 for walkability and 13 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.
- Population
- 3,646
- +12% over 5yr
- Median age
- 51 years
- Median household income
- $49,000/yr
- Households renting
- 41%
- Family households
- 58%
- Socio-economic rank
- 2/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 14
- avg ICSEA 960
- Unemployment
- 5.0%
- Walk score
- 34/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Scarness
No properties currently listed in Scarness
Search Scarness listings →Frequently asked questions about Scarness
What should I check before investing in Scarness?
Scarness has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Capital growth of +14.1% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. 3-year capital growth of +40.5% shows sustained momentum, not just a single-year spike. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Scarness?
The median property price in Scarness, QLD 4655 is $725K for houses and $615K for units.
What does recent house price growth show for Scarness?
House prices in Scarness are up 14.1% over the past year and up 40.5% 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 Scarness?
The current vacancy rate in Scarness is 2.0%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is balanced, favouring neither landlords nor tenants strongly.
How many people live in Scarness?
Scarness has a population of approximately 3,646 residents, with a median age of 51.
What schools are near Scarness?
There are 14 schools within roughly 5km of Scarness. 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 Scarness affordable to buy in?
A median house in Scarness costs about 14.9 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 Scarness's population growing?
The population of Scarness 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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