QLD4570· Pop. 46,427Fraser Coast

CHATSWORTH

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

44

Liveability score

38

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.

8.1%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

Est.

2.4%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.1%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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CHATSWORTH 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

$295/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+1.7%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

5.2

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.05%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+9.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

47 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.0%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

CHATSWORTH 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 8.1%
  • 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

$1,169/wk

$33k taxable p.a.

Renters

21.4%

75.2% owner-occupier

Median age

46.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.4%

Population growth

+0.5% p.a.

Investor-owned

10.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

83%

6% apartments

Degree qualified

22.1%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

12.5%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.4 ha

Large block

Household size

2.8 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

1.9%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

151.8 km

Regional

Days on market

73 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

29.3%

Buyer's market

Walkability

1 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

36.8 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

91/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 4570

🏫20 Primary🎓3 Secondary📚4 Combined2 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (20)

St Patrick's Primary School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1039(64%)
346 students18:1 student–teacher49% girls16% top SEA quarter

Dagun State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1005(49%)
50 students12:1 student–teacher38% girls12% top SEA quarter

Kandanga State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 997(46%)
32 students11:1 student–teacher59% girls7% top SEA quarter

Amamoor State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 990(42%)
55 students12:1 student–teacher47% girls7% top SEA quarter

Jones Hill State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 990(42%)
482 students15:1 student–teacher48% girls7% top SEA quarter

Widgee State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 987(41%)
36 students11:1 student–teacher44% girls4% top SEA quarter

Gympie East State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 979(37%)
174 students12:1 student–teacher43% girls5% top SEA quarter

Gunalda State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 956(27%)
41 students14:1 student–teacher63% girls2% top SEA quarter

Gympie South State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 955(27%)
518 students13:1 student–teacher53% girls5% top SEA quarter

Wolvi State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 952(26%)
19 students7:1 student–teacher47% girls4% top SEA quarter

Gympie West State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 948(24%)
384 students12:1 student–teacher45% girls5% top SEA quarter

Chatsworth State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 938(21%)
221 students14:1 student–teacher47% girls3% top SEA quarter

Gympie Central State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 931(18%)
138 students13:1 student–teacher55% girls3% top SEA quarter

Glenwood State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 928(18%)
85 students11:1 student–teacher42% girls2% top SEA quarter

One Mile State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 925(17%)
316 students13:1 student–teacher48% girls2% top SEA quarter

Monkland State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 922(16%)
128 students12:1 student–teacher48% girls1% top SEA quarter

Two Mile State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 913(14%)
92 students15:1 student–teacher51% girls4% top SEA quarter

Kia-Ora State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 885(8%)
43 students14:1 student–teacher30% girls2% top SEA quarter

Woolooga State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 875(7%)
14 students7:1 student–teacher57% girls

Theebine State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

9 students6:1 student–teacher56% girls

🎓Secondary (3)

St Patrick's College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1037(63%)
514 students12:1 student–teacher52% girls16% top SEA quarter

James Nash State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 976(36%)
1,027 students12:1 student–teacher49% girls7% top SEA quarter

Gympie State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 955(27%)
1,012 students11:1 student–teacher48% girls4% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (4)

Mawarra Independent School

Independent · Yrs Prep-10 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1033(61%)
44 students8:1 student–teacher52% girls14% top SEA quarter

Victory College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1026(58%)
851 students13:1 student–teacher51% girls14% top SEA quarter

Cooloola Christian College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1013(53%)
537 students14:1 student–teacher51% girls12% top SEA quarter

Mary Valley State College

Government · Yrs Prep-10 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 956(27%)
172 students11:1 student–teacher51% girls2% top SEA quarter

Special (2)

Gympie Special School

Government · Yrs Prep-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 962(30%)
88 students4:1 student–teacher33% girls9% top SEA quarter

Gympie Flexible School

Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 880(7%)
103 students10:1 student–teacher53% girls1% 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
82/ 100

5.3 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average
963ICSEA · national avg 1000

28 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent
3/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 0 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

21

/ 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

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

medium

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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