QLD4310· Pop. 71Scenic Rim

CARNEYS CREEK

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

46

Liveability score

40

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.

$505,000

Modelled estimate · 2026

Rent yield

Est.

3.0%

modelled estimate

Annual growth

Real

2.6%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.6%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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CARNEYS CREEK 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

Est.

$291/wk

modelled estimate · weekly

Demand change

+1.8%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

2.8

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

6.16%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

52 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Real

2.9%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Moderate supply

Dwellings built (QLD)

Real

33,060

completed in year to Mar-2026 · ABS 8752.0 (state)

2.3% vs prior year · 43,284 started

5-year price history

No price history available.

Source: Modelled estimate · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

CARNEYS CREEK is a QLD suburb offering lower 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

  • Rental yield 3.0% 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 2022–23

Median household income

$1,229/wk

$37k taxable p.a.

Renters

16.9%

77.9% owner-occupier

Median age

50.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.1%

ABS SALM (SA2)

Population growth

+1.0% p.a.

Projected growth

+1.1% p.a.

state gov forecast

Socio-economic

4/10

SEIFA IRSAD decile · ABS

Investor-owned

12.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

90%

4% apartments

Degree qualified

24.0%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

11.9%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.2 ha

Large block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

2.2%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

83.6 km

Regional

Days on market

77 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

24.8%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

71.7 km

Inland

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

102/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 4310

🏫5 Primary🎓1 Secondary
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (5)

All Saints' School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1018(55%)
137 students13:1 student–teacher51% girls11% top SEA quarter

Mount Alford State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 982(38%)
37 students12:1 student–teacher65% girls15% top SEA quarter

Roadvale State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 977(36%)
38 students12:1 student–teacher45% girls5% top SEA quarter

Maroon State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 975(35%)
11 students6:1 student–teacher55% girls2% top SEA quarter

Boonah State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 948(24%)
104 students12:1 student–teacher54% girls8% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (1)

Boonah State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 984(39%)
599 students12:1 student–teacher52% girls6% 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
95/ 100

2.0 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2021-22 (division)

School quality

Average
981ICSEA · national avg 1000

6 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent
3/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 2 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

19

/ 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

medium

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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