QLD4507· Pop. 7,180Sunshine Coast

BANKSIA BEACH

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

72

Liveability score

48

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Est.

$830,000

Modelled estimate · 2026

Rent yield

Real

5.0%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

8.0%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.8%

modelled estimate

AI insights for BANKSIA BEACH

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

PREMIUM

BANKSIA BEACH 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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Modelled estimate — no government price is published for this suburb, so we estimate it from real median rent + local factors (~15% typical error). Not real transaction data. Rent, schools, safety and demographics on this page are real.

Median rent

$805/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+7.1%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

6.5

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

3.23%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+13.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

55 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

3.1%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Source: Modelled estimate · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

BANKSIA BEACH is a metropolitan QLD suburb with strong capital growth momentum and high rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

  • Metro QLD suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Strong rental yield of 5.0%
  • High annual growth of 8.0% — outperforming state average
  • 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

$961/wk

$68k taxable p.a.

Renters

22.6%

73.0% owner-occupier

Median age

63.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.3%

Population growth

+1.6% p.a.

Investor-owned

14.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

68%

25% apartments

Degree qualified

35.2%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

23.7%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

610 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

5.2%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

54.5 km

Regional

Days on market

33 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

55.2%

Balanced market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

38.2 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

2,700/km²

Dense urban

Schools in postcode 4507

🏫2 Primary🎓1 Secondary
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

Banksia Beach State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 996(45%)
818 students15:1 student–teacher49% girls11% top SEA quarter

Bribie Island State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 942(22%)
427 students13:1 student–teacher46% girls3% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (1)

Bribie Island State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 969(33%)
1,020 students12:1 student–teacher51% girls5% 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
77/ 100

3.3 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2021-22 (division)

School quality

Average
969ICSEA · national avg 1000

3 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
66/ 100
🚆 1 train🚌 15 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

33

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

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

Environmental risk

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Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

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Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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