MAXWELTON
Investor score
70
Liveability score
34
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.$210,000
Modelled estimate · 2026
Rent yield
Real3.7%
computed from govt data
Annual growth
Real7.6%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
Est.1.3%
modelled estimate
AI insights for MAXWELTON
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
MAXWELTON 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
$150/wk
QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026
Demand change
+7.8%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
5.7
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
3.79%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+5.8%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+8.1%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
66 / 100
Strong demand
Supply pipeline
Est.3.0%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
Moderate supply
Market overview
MAXWELTON is a QLD suburb offering moderate rental yield and strong price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.
Highlights
- Rental yield 3.7% with stable tenant demand
- High annual growth of 7.6% — outperforming state average
- 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 2022–23Median household income
$1,300/wk
$58k taxable p.a.
Renters
23.6%
70.2% owner-occupier
Median age
44.0 yrs
Unemployment
2.7%
Population growth
+3.4% p.a.
Investor-owned
12.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
78%
13% apartments
Degree qualified
28.2%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
12.4%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
1.0 ha
Large block
Household size
2.5 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
3.0%
Some Airbnb activity
Market activity
Distance to CBD
1063.9 km
Regional
Days on market
56 days
Slower market
Auction clearance
44.1%
Buyer's market
Walkability
0 / 100
Car-dependent
Coastal proximity
59.2 km
Inland
NBN technology
FTTNStandard — fibre to node
Population density
535/km²
Suburban
Schools in postcode 4816
🏫Primary (10)
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Very Remote
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Remote
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Very Remote
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Remote
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Remote
Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Remote
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Very Remote
🎓Secondary (1)
Independent · Yrs 7-12 · Outer Regional
📚Combined (1)
Government · Yrs Prep-12 · Remote
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
Safe4.4 offences / 100 persons
Source: QLD Police · 2024-25
School quality
Disadvantaged11 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
LimitedSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
26
/ 100
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
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
Cyclone risk
QLD/NT tropical cyclone zone
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