BEARD
Investor score
59
Liveability score
45
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
Real$725,000
NSW VG · 2026
Rent yield
Est.2.4%
modelled estimate
Annual growth
Real2.3%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
Est.1.8%
modelled estimate
AI insights for BEARD
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
BEARD 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
$340/wk
weekly
Demand change
+1.5%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
2.4
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
2.25%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+5.4%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+7.5%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
55 / 100
Strong demand
Supply pipeline
Est.2.8%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
Moderate supply
5-year price history
Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources
Market overview
BEARD is a metropolitan ACT suburb with moderate capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.
Highlights
- Metro ACT suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
- Rental yield 2.4% with stable tenant 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 2022–23Median household income
$2,181/wk
$102k taxable p.a.
Renters
30.4%
67.2% owner-occupier
Median age
37.0 yrs
Unemployment
3.2%
Population growth
+2.2% p.a.
Investor-owned
15.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
14%
73% apartments
Degree qualified
70.2%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
45.0%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
170 m²
Apartment/strata
Household size
2.6 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
2.8%
Mostly long-term tenants
Market activity
Distance to CBD
9.9 km
Middle ring
Days on market
23 days
Fast-moving market
Auction clearance
69.9%
Strong demand
Walkability
25 / 100
Some errands walkable
Coastal proximity
140.8 km
Inland
NBN technology
FTTPFastest — full fibre to premises
Population density
7,431/km²
Very dense urban
Schools in postcode 2620
🏫Primary (9)
Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional
Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional
Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities
Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional
Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities
Queanbeyan South Public School
Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities
🎓Secondary (2)
Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities
📚Combined (2)
Independent · Yrs K-12 · Major Cities
Finigan School of Distance Education
Government · Yrs K-12 · Major Cities
⭐Special (1)
Government · Yrs U · Major Cities
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
Safe0.0 offences / 100 persons
Source: ACT Policing · 2025 Q2
School quality
Average14 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
Car-dependentSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
52
/ 100
Moderate indicators of demographic change. Young professionals, rising degree rates, and reasonable transit suggest gradual improvement.
Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality
Environmental risk
Flood risk
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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