QLD4650· Pop. 34,942Gympie

MARYBOROUGH

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

50

Liveability score

32

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.

8.2%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

Est.

4.7%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.6%

modelled estimate

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MARYBOROUGH 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

$471/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+4.2%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

6.4

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

6.19%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

59 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

MARYBOROUGH 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 8.2%
  • Consistent annual growth of 4.7%
  • 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

$1,035/wk

$45k taxable p.a.

Renters

23.8%

72.2% owner-occupier

Median age

49.0 yrs

Unemployment

6.7%

Population growth

+1.8% p.a.

Investor-owned

9.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

86%

5% apartments

Degree qualified

18.0%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

11.7%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.2 ha

Large block

Household size

2.8 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

2.7%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

204.7 km

Regional

Days on market

63 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

27.3%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

39.6 km

Inland

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

123/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 4650

🏫13 Primary🎓3 Secondary📚1 Combined1 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (13)

St Mary's Primary School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1005(49%)
359 students16:1 student–teacher54% girls10% top SEA quarter

Parke State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 970(34%)
56 students14:1 student–teacher45% girls6% top SEA quarter

Tinana State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 961(29%)
452 students12:1 student–teacher51% girls5% top SEA quarter

St Helens State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 951(25%)
305 students15:1 student–teacher49% girls4% top SEA quarter

Tiaro State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 924(16%)
45 students17:1 student–teacher49% girls6% top SEA quarter

Bauple State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 924(16%)
40 students12:1 student–teacher45% girls1% top SEA quarter

Mungar State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 923(16%)
55 students18:1 student–teacher51% girls1% top SEA quarter

Maryborough West State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 918(14%)
269 students12:1 student–teacher46% girls3% top SEA quarter

Gundiah State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 916(14%)
11 students7:1 student–teacher55% girls

Granville State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 902(11%)
212 students11:1 student–teacher53% girls4% top SEA quarter

Sunbury State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 900(11%)
210 students13:1 student–teacher48% girls2% top SEA quarter

Albert State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 899(10%)
126 students12:1 student–teacher48% girls4% top SEA quarter

Maryborough Central State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 863(6%)
157 students16:1 student–teacher48% girls2% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (3)

St Mary's College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1010(51%)
313 students11:1 student–teacher51% girls12% top SEA quarter

Maryborough State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 952(26%)
1,214 students12:1 student–teacher47% girls5% top SEA quarter

Aldridge State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 932(19%)
581 students10:1 student–teacher53% girls3% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (1)

Riverside Christian College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1004(49%)
1,329 students16:1 student–teacher51% girls13% top SEA quarter

Special (1)

Maryborough Special School

Government · Yrs Prep-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 946(23%)
75 students4:1 student–teacher43% girls8% 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

Moderate
67/ 100

9.9 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Below average
939ICSEA · national avg 1000

18 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent
17/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 5 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

10

/ 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

high

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

high

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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