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Willowbank, QLD 4306

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

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Tight Rental MarketStrong Growth

Median House

$920,000

list-price estimate

Median Unit

$620,000

Gross Yield (houses)

3.5%

1yr Growth (houses)

+21.5%

market range +12.5% to +25.0%

Investment snapshot for Willowbank

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Willowbank market and investor summary

In Willowbank, QLD 4306, houses show a gross rental yield of 3.5%. House prices have moved +21.5% over the past year and +73.8% over three years. At 0.8% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.

For an investor, this reads as a capital-growth market more than a cashflow one. A gross house yield around 3.5% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 0.8% and a resident base that is not shrinking.

Living in Willowbank: people, income and schools

About 1,351 people live in Willowbank, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 44% over five years. The median age is 41, skewed a little older, and 75% of homes are owner-occupied. Owner-occupiers dominate, so stock turns over slowly and listings can be thin when you are trying to buy.

Households here earn a median of about $73,000 a year, or roughly $1,410 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks comfortably above the national middle (7 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index). Incomes have risen about 18% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.

It is roughly 42 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 Fixed Wireless.

Population
1,351
+44% over 5yr
Median age
41 years
Median household income
$73,000/yr
Households renting
24%
Family households
73%
Socio-economic rank
7/10
ABS advantage index
Unemployment
2.7%
Distance to CBD
42 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.

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Frequently asked questions about Willowbank

What should I check before investing in Willowbank?

Willowbank has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Capital growth of +21.5% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. 3-year capital growth of +73.8% 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 Willowbank?

The median property price in Willowbank, QLD 4306 is $620K for units.

What rental yield does Willowbank show?

The gross rental yield in Willowbank is 3.5% for houses and 4.0% 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 Willowbank?

House prices in Willowbank are up 21.5% over the past year and up 73.8% 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 Willowbank?

The current vacancy rate in Willowbank 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.

How many people live in Willowbank?

Willowbank has a population of approximately 1,351 residents, with a median age of 41.

Is Willowbank's population growing?

The population of Willowbank has grown about 44% 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 Willowbank from the CBD?

Willowbank is about 42 km from the CBD.

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