BURKETOWN
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.$115,000
Modelled estimate · 2026
Rent yield
Real5.6%
computed from govt data
Annual growth
Real4.6%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
Est.1.1%
modelled estimate
AI insights for BURKETOWN
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
BURKETOWN 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
$123/wk
QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026
Demand change
+4.1%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
5.1
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
4.08%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+8.8%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+6.7%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
54 / 100
Moderate demand
Supply pipeline
Est.1.4%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
Low supply pressure
Market overview
BURKETOWN 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 5.6%
- Consistent annual growth of 4.6%
- 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 2022–23Median household income
$1,223/wk
$42k taxable p.a.
Renters
76.5%
12.0% owner-occupier
Median age
26.0 yrs
Unemployment
4.7%
Population growth
+1.5% p.a.
Investor-owned
6.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
87%
6% apartments
Degree qualified
21.7%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
10.5%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
1.8 ha
Large block
Household size
2.5 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
0.5%
Mostly long-term tenants
Market activity
Distance to CBD
1794.6 km
Regional
Days on market
72 days
Slower market
Auction clearance
30.5%
Buyer's market
Walkability
0 / 100
Car-dependent
Coastal proximity
329.8 km
Inland
NBN technology
FTTNStandard — fibre to node
Population density
41/km²
Rural / semi-rural
Schools in postcode 4830
🏫Primary (1)
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Very Remote
📚Combined (1)
Government · Yrs Prep-10 · Very Remote
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
High crime5.6 offences / 100 persons
Source: QLD Police · 2021-22 (division)
School quality
Disadvantaged2 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
Car-dependentSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
13
/ 100
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
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
Cyclone risk
QLD/NT tropical cyclone zone
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