QLD4076· Pop. 4,098Brisbane

DARRA

GrowthStrong momentum, tight vacancy, rising population — in the sweet spot

Investor score

61

Liveability score

37

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.

$650,000

Modelled estimate · 2026

Rent yield

Real

3.4%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

6.9%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.7%

modelled estimate

AI insights for DARRA

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

PREMIUM

DARRA 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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Modelled estimate — no government price is published for this suburb, so we estimate it from real median rent + local factors (~15% typical error). Not real transaction data. Rent, schools, safety and demographics on this page are real.

Median rent

$420/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+5.2%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

5.1

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

3.39%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

59 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.9%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Source: Modelled estimate · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

DARRA is a metropolitan QLD suburb with strong capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

  • Metro QLD suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Rental yield 3.4% with stable tenant demand
  • Consistent annual growth of 6.9%
  • 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

$1,523/wk

$72k taxable p.a.

Renters

42.3%

54.0% owner-occupier

Median age

35.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.7%

Population growth

+2.2% p.a.

Investor-owned

10.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

84%

12% apartments

Degree qualified

30.3%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

16.6%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

460 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

9.0%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

16.4 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

27 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

46.1%

Buyer's market

Walkability

10 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

16.7 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

2,388/km²

Dense urban

Schools in postcode 4076

🏫3 Primary1 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1054(70%)
508 students15:1 student–teacher55% girls20% top SEA quarter

Darra State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 980(38%)
221 students13:1 student–teacher42% girls7% top SEA quarter

Carole Park State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 905(12%)
167 students12:1 student–teacher48% girls4% top SEA quarter

Special (1)

Brisbane Youth Education and Training Centre

Government · Yrs 5-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 832(4%)
195 students2:1 student–teacher16% girls4% 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

High crime
53/ 100

5.1 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2021-22 (division)

School quality

Below average
943ICSEA · national avg 1000

4 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited
37/ 100
🚆 4 train🚌 48 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

38

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

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Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

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Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

medium

Coastal exposure + state climate

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