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Thuringowa Central, QLD 4817
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$630,000
market range $575K-$700K
Median Unit
$465,000
list-price estimate
Gross Yield (houses)
4.7%
1yr Growth (houses)
+17.2%
market range +12.5% to +20.0%
Investment snapshot for Thuringowa Central
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Thuringowa Central market and investor summary
Thuringowa Central (QLD 4817) runs a median house price of $630K, with houses yielding a gross 4.7%. House prices have moved +17.2% over the past year and +79.6% over three years. At 1.1% 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 4.7% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.1% 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 Thuringowa Central: people, income and schools
About 1,953 people live in Thuringowa Central, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. The median age is 38, broadly working-age, and 70% of homes are owner-occupied.
Households here earn a median of about $92,000 a year, or roughly $1,770 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 about 6.8 times local household income, in line with much of metropolitan Australia. Incomes have risen about 15% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
There are 24 schools within about 5km, testing below the national school average on ICSEA. Most day-to-day errands are doable on foot; the suburb scores 76 for walkability and 24 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.
- Population
- 1,953
- +4% over 5yr
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $92,000/yr
- Households renting
- 28%
- Family households
- 76%
- Socio-economic rank
- 6/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 24
- avg ICSEA 896
- Unemployment
- 4.3%
- 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 Thuringowa Central
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What should I check before investing in Thuringowa Central?
Thuringowa Central has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Solid unit gross rental yield of 6.0%, giving a stronger rent-to-price starting point than many suburbs. Capital growth of +17.2% 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 Thuringowa Central?
The median property price in Thuringowa Central, QLD 4817 is $630K for houses.
What rental yield does Thuringowa Central show?
The gross rental yield in Thuringowa Central is 4.7% for houses and 6.0% 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 Thuringowa Central?
House prices in Thuringowa Central are up 17.2% over the past year and up 79.6% 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 Thuringowa Central?
The current vacancy rate in Thuringowa Central is 1.1%. 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 Thuringowa Central?
Thuringowa Central has a population of approximately 1,953 residents, with a median age of 38.
What schools are near Thuringowa Central?
There are 24 schools within roughly 5km of Thuringowa Central. Their average ICSEA is below the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Thuringowa Central affordable to buy in?
A median house in Thuringowa Central costs about 6.8 times the median local household income (broadly in line with metropolitan Australia). 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 Thuringowa Central's population growing?
The population of Thuringowa Central has grown modestly, about 4% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
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