Not sure where to invest? Take the 2-min quiz and we'll rank your top 10 suburbs.
Take the 2-min quiz12,000+ suburbs | 110k+ live listings | refreshed daily
Sign up free to save this suburb, build a shortlist, and compare against 12,000+ Australian suburbs.
See a sample suburb report before signing up or paying. | Take the 30-second product tour
Upper Caboolture, QLD 4510
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
Data updated
Median House
$970,000
market range $900K-$1.1M
Median Unit
$740,000
list-price estimate
Gross Yield (houses)
3.5%
1yr Growth (houses)
+14.4%
market range +12.5% to +20.0%
Investment snapshot for Upper Caboolture
Upper Caboolture has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals.
Read the full Upper Caboolture verdict
Pros, risks, supporting metrics, investment score and cashflow. Included with Pro access.
Short-term access. No subscription. See all plans
See sample analysis before paying.
Investment score breakdown
See exactly which signals drive Upper Caboolture - yield, growth, affordability, vacancy, livability, safety, and demographics.
Access from $20. Cancel anytime. See all plans
Secure checkout by Stripe. Cancel anytime.
Upper Caboolture market and investor summary
In Upper Caboolture, QLD 4510, the median house sells for around $970K, on a gross rental yield of 3.5% for houses. House prices have moved +14.4% over the past year and +38.3% over three years. At 1.2% 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 3.5% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.2% and a resident base that is not shrinking.
Living in Upper Caboolture: people, income and schools
About 5,087 people live in Upper Caboolture, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 15% over five years. At a median age of 33, it reads as broadly working-age, and 77% of homes are owner-occupied. Owner-occupiers dominate, so stock turns over slowly and listings can be thin when you are trying to buy.
The typical household income runs to around $98,000 a year (about $1,880 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks toward the more disadvantaged end of the ABS advantage index (1 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 9.9 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Locally, around 31% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
Families have 6 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing below the national school average on ICSEA. Upper Caboolture sits about 41 km from the CBD. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 5 for walkability out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.
- Population
- 5,087
- +15% over 5yr
- Median age
- 33 years
- Median household income
- $98,000/yr
- Households renting
- 22%
- Family households
- 85%
- Socio-economic rank
- 1/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 6
- avg ICSEA 934
- Unemployment
- 7.0%
- Distance to CBD
- 41 km
- Walk score
- 5/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Upper Caboolture
View all →Frequently asked questions about Upper Caboolture
What should I check before investing in Upper Caboolture?
Upper Caboolture has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Capital growth of +14.4% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. 3-year capital growth of +38.3% 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 Upper Caboolture?
The median property price in Upper Caboolture, QLD 4510 is $970K for houses.
What rental yield does Upper Caboolture show?
The gross rental yield in Upper Caboolture is 3.5% for houses and 3.6% 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 Upper Caboolture?
House prices in Upper Caboolture are up 14.4% over the past year and up 38.3% 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 Upper Caboolture?
The current vacancy rate in Upper Caboolture is 1.2%. 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 Upper Caboolture?
Upper Caboolture has a population of approximately 5,087 residents, with a median age of 33.
What schools are near Upper Caboolture?
There are 6 schools within roughly 5km of Upper Caboolture. Their average ICSEA is below the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Upper Caboolture affordable to buy in?
A median house in Upper Caboolture costs about 9.9 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 Upper Caboolture's population growing?
The population of Upper Caboolture has grown about 15% over the past five years, an above-average pace. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
How far is Upper Caboolture from the CBD?
Upper Caboolture is about 41 km from the CBD.
Keep researching with PropRadar
Free tools for the rest of your investment decision, no card required.
Beyond each listing
PropRadar works across your whole search: shortlists and portfolios start free, while heavier discovery, export and advisory workflows are available on paid tiers.
Portfolio tracking
Track owned properties with portfolio value, LVR, yield, cashflow and allocation rolled up in one place.
Open portfolioWatchlists and saved searches
Shortlist up to 5 properties and suburbs for free. Essentials raises the limits and adds saved search alerts.
Open watchlistDeal Finder
A live Pro browser for undervalued listings with solid yield, ranked so thin price gaps stay out of the list.
Open Deal FinderMarket Finder
Shortlist suburbs by yield, growth, vacancy, active inventory and sales depth before you inspect individual listings.
Open Market FinderStrategy tools
Hold vs Sell, Stress Tester, Strategy Recommender and Portfolio Rebalancer for decisions across several properties.
Open toolsBuilding a product on property data? Explore the PropRadar API