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Tugun, QLD 4224

Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics

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Tight Rental MarketStrong Growth

Median House

$1,600,000

list-price estimate

Median Unit

$1,100,000

market range $975K-$1.6M

Gross Yield (houses)

3.9%

1yr Growth (houses)

+13.4%

market range +12.5% to +20.0%

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Tugun market and investor summary

In Tugun, QLD 4224, houses show a gross rental yield of 3.9%. House prices have moved +13.4% over the past year and +43.3% 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 3.9% 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 Tugun: people, income and schools

Tugun has a resident population of roughly 7,175, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 8% over five years. The median age is 39, broadly working-age, and families account for 67% of households.

Households here earn a median of about $90,000 a year, or roughly $1,740 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (6 out of 10). Incomes have risen about 28% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.

There are 7 schools within about 5km, testing a little above the national school average on ICSEA. Some errands can be done on foot, though a car still helps; the suburb scores 59 for walkability and 3 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC).

Population
7,175
+8% over 5yr
Median age
39 years
Median household income
$90,000/yr
Households renting
30%
Family households
67%
Socio-economic rank
6/10
ABS advantage index
Schools within 5km
7
avg ICSEA 1020
Unemployment
2.3%
Walk score
59/100

Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.

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Frequently asked questions about Tugun

What should I check before investing in Tugun?

Tugun 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 +13.4% 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 Tugun?

The median property price in Tugun, QLD 4224 is $1.1M for units.

What rental yield does Tugun show?

The gross rental yield in Tugun is 3.9% 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 Tugun?

House prices in Tugun are up 13.4% over the past year and up 43.3% 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 Tugun?

The current vacancy rate in Tugun 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 Tugun?

Tugun has a population of approximately 7,175 residents, with a median age of 39.

What schools are near Tugun?

There are 7 schools within roughly 5km of Tugun. Their average ICSEA is a little above the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.

Is Tugun's population growing?

The population of Tugun has grown about 8% 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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