QLD4814· Pop. 46,193Townsville

ANNANDALE

GrowthStrong momentum, tight vacancy, rising population — in the sweet spot

Investor score

59

Liveability score

47

Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Est.

no recent data

Rent yield

Est.

5.6%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

Est.

7.4%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.4%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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ANNANDALE shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median rent

$583/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+7.4%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

6.5

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

3.97%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+11.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

66 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

3.0%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

ANNANDALE is a QLD suburb offering high rental yield and strong price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

  • Strong rental yield of 5.6%
  • High annual growth of 7.4% — outperforming state average
  • Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,717/wk

$58k taxable p.a.

Renters

37.5%

59.6% owner-occupier

Median age

34.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.0%

Population growth

+3.4% p.a.

Investor-owned

11.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

80%

13% apartments

Degree qualified

26.0%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

12.1%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.0 ha

Large block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

16.9%

High Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

1112.0 km

Regional

Days on market

52 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

44.1%

Buyer's market

Walkability

47 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

7.4 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

570/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 4814

🏫9 Primary🎓4 Secondary📚4 Combined1 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (9)

Annandale State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 1019(56%)
722 students16:1 student–teacher51% girls20% top SEA quarter

Enkindle Village School

Independent · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 1018(55%)
58 students6:1 student–teacher48% girls10% top SEA quarter

Riverside Adventist School

Independent · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 1011(52%)
61 students12:1 student–teacher49% girls20% top SEA quarter

Holy Spirit Catholic School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 1010(52%)
686 students14:1 student–teacher45% girls16% top SEA quarter

Cranbrook State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 910(13%)
592 students13:1 student–teacher49% girls5% top SEA quarter

Aitkenvale State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 870(6%)
366 students12:1 student–teacher48% girls2% top SEA quarter

Heatley State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 838(4%)
423 students13:1 student–teacher47% girls3% top SEA quarter

Garbutt State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 775(2%)
78 students8:1 student–teacher45% girls1% top SEA quarter

Vincent State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 772(2%)
132 students7:1 student–teacher44% girls1% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (4)

Ignatius Park College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 1018(55%)
959 students12:1 student–teacher0% girls19% top SEA quarter

Tec-NQ

Independent · Yrs 10-12 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 972(34%)
375 students13:1 student–teacher21% girls5% top SEA quarter

William Ross State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 955(27%)
862 students11:1 student–teacher49% girls6% top SEA quarter

Heatley Secondary College

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 862(6%)
715 students12:1 student–teacher43% girls4% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (4)

Annandale Christian College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 1069(75%)
687 students16:1 student–teacher50% girls31% top SEA quarter

Southern Cross Catholic College

Catholic · Yrs Prep-12 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 1048(68%)
1,479 students13:1 student–teacher48% girls22% top SEA quarter

Calvary Christian College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 1020(56%)
1,128 students15:1 student–teacher54% girls14% top SEA quarter

Townsville Christian College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 871(7%)
442 students15:1 student–teacher51% girls4% top SEA quarter

Special (1)

Eaton College

Independent · Yrs U · Outer Regional

ICSEA 967(32%)
27 students4:1 student–teacher19% girls11% top SEA quarter

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Moderate
72/ 100

8.4 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Below average
945ICSEA · national avg 1000

18 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited
32/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 14 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

21

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

medium

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

high

Coastal exposure + state climate

🌀

Cyclone risk

high

QLD/NT tropical cyclone zone

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