QLD4680· Pop. 55,339Mackay Regional Council

BOYNE ISLAND

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

49

Liveability score

39

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.

17.6%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

Est.

2.2%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.2%

modelled estimate

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BOYNE ISLAND 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

$610/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+1.5%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

9.9

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.61%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+9.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

59 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.6%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

BOYNE ISLAND is a QLD suburb offering high rental yield and moderate 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 17.6%
  • 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

$1,746/wk

$46k taxable p.a.

Renters

36.0%

61.5% owner-occupier

Median age

36.0 yrs

Unemployment

6.3%

Population growth

+2.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

11.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

83%

4% apartments

Degree qualified

14.9%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

8.4%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.1 ha

Large block

Household size

2.8 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

1.5%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

460.9 km

Regional

Days on market

55 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

24.8%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

119.9 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

76/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 4680

🏫14 Primary🎓6 Secondary📚2 Combined1 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (14)

Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1044(66%)
339 students16:1 student–teacher50% girls23% top SEA quarter

St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1023(57%)
649 students18:1 student–teacher47% girls13% top SEA quarter

St Francis Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1015(53%)
218 students12:1 student–teacher48% girls12% top SEA quarter

Gladstone Central State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 989(42%)
356 students15:1 student–teacher49% girls13% top SEA quarter

Tannum Sands State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 988(41%)
616 students14:1 student–teacher51% girls9% top SEA quarter

Builyan State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 982(39%)
10 students7:1 student–teacher50% girls

Nagoorin State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 966(32%)
7 students4:1 student–teacher43% girls10% top SEA quarter

Boyne Island State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 960(29%)
390 students15:1 student–teacher46% girls6% top SEA quarter

Benaraby State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 951(25%)
52 students8:1 student–teacher58% girls1% top SEA quarter

Gladstone West State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 938(21%)
642 students15:1 student–teacher55% girls5% top SEA quarter

Calliope State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 937(20%)
477 students16:1 student–teacher51% girls3% top SEA quarter

Kin Kora State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 929(18%)
783 students14:1 student–teacher47% girls4% top SEA quarter

Clinton State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 914(14%)
703 students14:1 student–teacher47% girls4% top SEA quarter

Gladstone South State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 897(10%)
458 students15:1 student–teacher41% girls2% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (6)

Chanel College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1031(60%)
854 students13:1 student–teacher52% girls16% top SEA quarter

Clearview Christian College

Independent · Yrs 7-10 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 990(42%)
97 students12:1 student–teacher52% girls10% top SEA quarter

Tannum Sands State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 965(31%)
816 students12:1 student–teacher50% girls6% top SEA quarter

Toolooa State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 950(25%)
1,165 students13:1 student–teacher47% girls6% top SEA quarter

Calliope State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 949(24%)
437 students11:1 student–teacher51% girls1% top SEA quarter

Gladstone State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 938(21%)
1,239 students13:1 student–teacher48% girls4% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (2)

Trinity College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1034(61%)
607 students14:1 student–teacher52% girls21% top SEA quarter

Faith Baptist Christian School

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 981(38%)
125 students13:1 student–teacher50% girls8% top SEA quarter

Special (1)

Rosella Park School

Government · Yrs Prep-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 942(22%)
87 students4:1 student–teacher23% girls8% 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

Safe
87/ 100

6.6 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average
970ICSEA · national avg 1000

23 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited
28/ 100
🚆 1 train🚌 5 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

13

/ 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

high

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

high

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

🌀

Cyclone risk

low

QLD/NT tropical cyclone zone

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