QLD4300· Pop. 68,675Ipswich

GAILES

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

Investor score

56

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

no recent data

Rent yield

3.1%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

7.3%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.0%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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GAILES 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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Price figures are estimated — suburb-level data not available for this state. Verify with Domain or REA.

Median rent

$550/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+5.9%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

5.2

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.00%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+9.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+9.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

62 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

4.8%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

High supply risk

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

GAILES 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 3.1% with stable tenant demand
  • High annual growth of 7.3% — outperforming state average
  • Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand

Risk factors

  • High entry price may limit buyer pool
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$2,032/wk

$75k taxable p.a.

Renters

38.4%

59.6% owner-occupier

Median age

32.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.3%

Population growth

+2.6% p.a.

Investor-owned

9.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

65%

20% apartments

Degree qualified

25.2%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

18.7%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

510 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

7.5%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

27.4 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

21 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

51.7%

Balanced market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

22.1 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

1,703/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 4300

🏫11 Primary🎓2 Secondary📚7 Combined1 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (11)

Spring Mountain State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1089

Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1068

Springfield Central State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1059

Augusta State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1036

Springfield Lakes State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1025

St Francis Xavier School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 989

Bellbird Park State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 983

Camira State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 983

Woogaroo Creek State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 953

Kruger State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 937

Goodna State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 921

🎓Secondary (2)

Springfield Central State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1030

Bellbird Park State Secondary College

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 950

📚Combined (7)

St Peters Lutheran College Springfield

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1125

The Springfield Anglican College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1109

Westside Christian College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1079

St Augustine's College

Catholic · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1056

Mastery Schools Australia

Independent · Yrs 4-10

ICSEA 1005

Woodcrest State College

Government · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 971

Hymba Yumba Independent School

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 760

Special (1)

Goodna Special School

Government · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 982

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

Moderate
60/ 100

12.0 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average
1005ICSEA · national avg 1000

21 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited
20/ 100
🚆 3 train🚌 34 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

33

/ 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

🌊

Flood risk

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

medium

Coastal exposure + state climate

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