QLD4870· Pop. 73,803Cairns

BUNGALOW

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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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.

12.4%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

Est.

3.1%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.3%

modelled estimate

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BUNGALOW 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

$525/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+2.3%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

7.8

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.96%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

54 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.5%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

BUNGALOW is a QLD suburb offering high rental yield and steady 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 12.4%
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

$1,510/wk

$43k taxable p.a.

Renters

40.6%

56.0% owner-occupier

Median age

39.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.0%

Population growth

+1.6% p.a.

Investor-owned

12.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

87%

6% apartments

Degree qualified

25.2%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

11.5%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.1 ha

Large block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

13.8%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

1391.0 km

Regional

Days on market

80 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

29.8%

Buyer's market

Walkability

67 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

3.5 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

88/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 4870

🏫10 Primary🎓5 Secondary📚5 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (10)

Mother of Good Counsel School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 1091(82%)

354 students16:1 student–teacher59% girls37% top SEA quarter

Freshwater State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 1064(73%)

594 students15:1 student–teacher47% girls30% top SEA quarter

St Joseph's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 1029(59%)

348 students16:1 student–teacher43% girls19% top SEA quarter

Our Lady Help of Christians School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 1025(58%)

506 students15:1 student–teacher51% girls16% top SEA quarter

Edge Hill State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 1016(54%)

864 students16:1 student–teacher51% girls23% top SEA quarter

Whitfield State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 974(35%)

774 students16:1 student–teacher51% girls14% top SEA quarter

St Francis Xavier's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 953(26%)

382 students14:1 student–teacher49% girls9% top SEA quarter

Parramatta State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 887(8%)

482 students10:1 student–teacher49% girls6% top SEA quarter

Balaclava State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 797(3%)

381 students12:1 student–teacher49% girls2% top SEA quarter

Cairns West State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 784(2%)

481 students12:1 student–teacher48% girls1% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (5)

St Augustine's College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 1060(72%)

777 students12:1 student–teacher0% girls30% top SEA quarter

St Monica's College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 1058(71%)

697 students12:1 student–teacher100% girls29% top SEA quarter

Cairns State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 1019(56%)

1,636 students13:1 student–teacher52% girls21% top SEA quarter

The BUSY School

Independent · Yrs 11-12 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 975(36%)

1,780 students21:1 student–teacher52% girls11% top SEA quarter

Trinity Bay State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 908(12%)

1,784 students12:1 student–teacher45% girls7% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (5)

St Andrew's Catholic College Redlynch Valley

Catholic · Yrs Prep-12 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 1067(75%)

1,373 students14:1 student–teacher51% girls29% top SEA quarter

Peace Lutheran College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 1054(70%)

544 students12:1 student–teacher49% girls33% top SEA quarter

Freshwater Christian College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 1041(65%)

562 students12:1 student–teacher46% girls21% top SEA quarter

Cairns School of Distance Education

Government · Yrs Prep-12 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 1024(57%)

3,692 students23:1 student–teacher56% girls20% top SEA quarter

Redlynch State College

Government · Yrs Prep-12 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 1007(50%)

1,834 students13:1 student–teacher49% girls15% 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

85/ 100

4.6 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average

992ICSEA · national avg 1000

20 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited

36/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 4 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 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

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

high

Coastal exposure + state climate

🌀

Cyclone risk

high

QLD/NT tropical cyclone zone

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