QLD4865· Pop. 1,099Cairns

GOLDSBOROUGH

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

68

Liveability score

42

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.

$330,000

Modelled estimate · 2026

Rent yield

Real

5.1%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

5.0%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.3%

modelled estimate

AI insights for GOLDSBOROUGH

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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GOLDSBOROUGH 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

$325/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+4.7%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

5.0

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

5.05%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

58 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.5%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Source: Modelled estimate · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

GOLDSBOROUGH is a QLD suburb offering high rental yield and steady 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 5.1%
  • Consistent annual growth of 5.0%
  • 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

$1,750/wk

$42k taxable p.a.

Renters

21.1%

75.8% owner-occupier

Median age

38.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.0%

Population growth

+1.5% p.a.

Investor-owned

10.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

83%

6% apartments

Degree qualified

17.0%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

8.5%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.1 ha

Large block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

2.8%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

1372.5 km

Regional

Days on market

60 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

29.3%

Buyer's market

Walkability

52 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

19.5 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

15/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 4865

🏫2 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚2 Combined
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

St Michael's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 993(44%)
279 students14:1 student–teacher48% girls10% top SEA quarter

Gordonvale State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 886(8%)
403 students13:1 student–teacher49% girls4% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (1)

Gordonvale State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 883(8%)
623 students12:1 student–teacher52% girls3% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (2)

Cairns Adventist College

Independent · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 885(8%)
63 students10:1 student–teacher62% girls7% top SEA quarter

Djarragun College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 683(1%)
259 students8:1 student–teacher53% girls

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
37/ 100

6.3 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2021-22 (division)

School quality

Disadvantaged
866ICSEA · national avg 1000

5 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent
8/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 4 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

13

/ 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

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Flood risk

high

Source: State GIS flood zone data

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Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

high

Coastal exposure + state climate

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Cyclone risk

medium

QLD/NT tropical cyclone zone

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