QLD4680· Pop. 55,339Mackay Regional Council

CALLIOPE

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

51

Liveability score

35

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.

18.7%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

Est.

1.9%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.8%

modelled estimate

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CALLIOPE 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

$575/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+1.2%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

10.3

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

7.06%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

60 / 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

CALLIOPE 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 18.7%
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
  • 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

3.2%

Population growth

+2.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

11.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

83%

4% apartments

Degree qualified

10.0%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

9.2%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.3 ha

Large block

Household size

2.8 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

3.3%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

460.9 km

Regional

Days on market

44 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

24.8%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

119.9 km

Inland

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

145/km²

Low density

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

Car-dependent
8/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 5 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

12

/ 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

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

🌀

Cyclone risk

low

QLD/NT tropical cyclone zone

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