Clear Island Waters
Middle of the market across our four factors
Beats 67% of QLD suburbs
#1,257 of 3,836 in QLD · #6,132 of 17,753 nationally
Liveability score
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.$1,230,000
Modelled estimate · 2026
Rent yield
Real4.2%
computed from govt data
Annual growth
Real8.1%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
Est.1.6%
modelled estimate
Investment checklist
The parameters investors screen on, checked against Clear Island Waters.
14 of 15
checks passed
4/4
4/4
2/2
0/1
4/4
15 parameters · 15 with data for Clear Island Waters · 7 of those from government sources
Annual rent as a share of price — the headline cash-flow measure, before costs.
4.23%
3.5% or higher
Under 2% is a landlord's market; above 3% means falling rents and letting-up periods.
1.6%
under 2%
New dwellings approved as a share of existing stock. The most reliable growth killer — lots of cranes caps prices.
0.1%
under 2% of stock
Gross yield minus rates, insurance, management and maintenance — typically 1.5–2 points lower.
2.87%
2.5% or higher
Composite of tenant competition — how quickly a vacancy is likely to fill.
70/100
60 or higher
Most long-run return comes from growth compounding on the whole asset, not your deposit.
8.1%
4% or higher
Medium-run trend — less noisy than a single year.
11.3%
4% or higher
Whether the market has compounded through a full cycle, not just a boom.
8.8%
5% or higher
Demand growth — but it only lifts prices where supply can't easily respond.
4.2%
1% or higher
Owner-heavy streets hold up in downturns; investor-heavy ones see correlated selling.
65.3%
65% or higher
Tenant demand and owner-occupier appeal both track perceived safety.
45/100
60 or higher
Catchment strength is the most durable driver of family-buyer demand.
1050
1000 or higher
Commute access widens the tenant pool and supports rents.
78/100
40 or higher
Amenity within walking distance is consistently capitalised into price.
60/100
40 or higher
Local income security underwrites both rent payment and buyer depth.
2.0%
under 4%
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Days on market
How fast stock clears is a leading indicator — it moves before prices do. We have no free suburb-level source for it.
Count active listings on realestate.com.au or Domain and check their listing dates, or ask two local agents.
Auction clearance
Buyer competition at the margin. Only meaningful where auctions are actually common — in outer and regional suburbs most sales are private treaty, so a clearance rate says little.
Your state's Real Estate Institute publishes weekly clearance rates by region.
Flood risk
Drives insurance cost and, increasingly, insurability — which caps the resale pool. No free national dataset exists at suburb level; it is mapped council by council.
Search your council's flood overlay or planning portal for the specific address — risk varies street by street, so a suburb-wide rating would mislead even if we had one.
Bushfire risk
Same insurance exposure, plus rebuild-standard costs inside designated zones.
Check your state's designated bushfire-prone area mapping — NSW Planning Portal, VIC's BPA layer on VicPlan, Queensland Globe, or WA's Map Viewer Plus.
Strata and body corporate costs
For units this can swallow a third of gross rent, and a special levy can arrive without warning.
Ask for the strata report and the last two years of minutes before you offer.
What the street is actually like
Suburb medians average over streets that trade very differently — a main road, a flight path or a commission block will not show up in any of the figures above.
Walk it at night and on a weekday morning. Nothing on this page substitutes for that.
AI insights for Clear Island Waters
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
Clear Island Waters 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
Real$1,000/wk
QLD RTA Bond Stats · weekly
Demand change
+7.2%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
6.2
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
2.87%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+11.3%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+8.8%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
70 / 100
Very high rental demand
Supply pipeline
Real0.1%
new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25
Low supply pressure
Dwellings built (QLD)
Real33,060
completed in year to Mar-2026 · ABS 8752.0 (state)
▼ 2.3% vs prior year · 43,284 started
Price & rent growth
How Clear Island Waters has moved — and whether rent has kept pace with price
No price or rent history available yet.
Source: Modelled estimate · 2026 · all sources
Market overview
Clear Island Waters is a metropolitan QLD suburb with strong capital growth momentum and moderate rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.
Highlights
- Metro QLD suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
- Rental yield 4.2% with stable tenant demand
- High annual growth of 8.1% — outperforming state average
- Tight new-supply pipeline (0.1% of stock) — limited new competition supports prices
Risk factors
- High entry price may limit buyer pool
- Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions
Community profile
Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23Median household income
$1,729/wk
$85k taxable p.a.
Renters
31.7%
65.3% owner-occupier
Median age
40.0 yrs
Unemployment
2.0%
ABS SALM (SA2)
Population growth
+4.2% p.a.
Projected growth
+0.5% p.a.
state gov forecast
Socio-economic
8/10
SEIFA IRSAD decile · ABS
Investor-owned
12.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
64%
11% apartments
Degree qualified
43.6%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
14.1%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
410 m²
Compact block
Household size
2.3 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
13.2%
Active STR market
Market activity
Distance to CBD
76.2 km
Regional
Walkability
60 / 100
Very walkable
Coastal proximity
10.2 km
Coastal fringe
NBN technology
FTTCGood — fibre to curb
Population density
1,037/km²
Suburban
Schools in postcode 4226
🏫Primary (4)
Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities
Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities
🎓Secondary (3)
Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities
The Industry School - Gold Coast
Independent · Yrs 10-12 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities
📚Combined (1)
Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities
⭐Special (1)
Independent · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities
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 crime5.7 offences / 100 persons
Source: QLD Police · 2021-22 (division)
School quality
Above average9 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
ExcellentSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
24
/ 100
Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.
Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality
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Common questions about Clear Island Waters
What is the median house price in Clear Island Waters?
The median house price in Clear Island Waters, QLD 4226 is estimated at $1,230,000. This is a modelled estimate, not a recorded sale figure — treat it as approximate and confirm against recent local sales.
What is the average rent in Clear Island Waters?
The median rent in Clear Island Waters, QLD 4226 is $1,000 per week, from state bond-lodgement data. That works out to a gross rental yield of about 4.2%.
Is Clear Island Waters a good investment?
Clear Island Waters, QLD 4226 scores moderately against our investment checklist, at 56 out of 100, with a gross yield of about 4.2%, estimated annual growth of 8.1%, a median around $1,230,000. Yield and growth figures are modelled estimates, so use them to compare suburbs rather than as a forecast. The full checklist on this page breaks the score into cash flow, growth, supply and risk.
Is Clear Island Waters a safe suburb?
Clear Island Waters scores 45 out of 100 for safety, which is around the national average. The score is built from state police offence data for this area, not resident sentiment.
What are the schools like in Clear Island Waters?
Clear Island Waters has 9 schools in or near the suburb, with an average ICSEA of 1050 — slightly above the Australian average of 1000. ICSEA is ACARA's index of educational advantage.
How far is Clear Island Waters from the city, and what is transport like?
Clear Island Waters is about 76 km from the CBD, with a public-transport score of 78 out of 100, calculated from actual train, tram and bus stops nearby, with a Walk Score of 60.
Answers are generated from the data on this page. Figures marked as estimates are modelled, not recorded transactions.
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