Whitfield, QLD 4870

Whitfield has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Solid unit gross rental yield of 5.5%, giving a stronger rent-to-price starting point than many suburbs. 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.

The median property price in Whitfield, QLD 4870 is $960K for houses.

The gross rental yield in Whitfield is 4.5% for houses and 5.5% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.

House prices in Whitfield are up 13.4% over the past year and up 34.4% over three years. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.

The current vacancy rate in Whitfield is 0.8%. 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.

Whitfield has a population of approximately 4,262 residents, with a median age of 45.

There are 20 schools within roughly 5km of Whitfield. Their average ICSEA is close to the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.

A median house in Whitfield costs about 11.0 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.

The population of Whitfield has grown modestly, about 4% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.