QLD4887· Pop. 191Mareeba

MOOMIN

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

57

Liveability score

36

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.

$270,000

Modelled estimate · 2026

Rent yield

Real

4.4%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

2.6%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.7%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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MOOMIN 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

$230/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+1.8%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

3.5

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

6.45%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

52 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.6%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Source: Modelled estimate · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

MOOMIN is a QLD suburb offering moderate rental yield and moderate 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 4.4% with stable tenant 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

$955/wk

$41k taxable p.a.

Renters

16.0%

76.5% owner-occupier

Median age

50.0 yrs

Unemployment

5.2%

Population growth

+1.3% p.a.

Investor-owned

9.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

79%

6% apartments

Degree qualified

24.6%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

10.4%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.7 ha

Large block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

1.2%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

1368.0 km

Regional

Days on market

79 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

31.0%

Buyer's market

Walkability

44 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

66.1 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

67/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 4887

🏫1 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚1 Combined
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (1)

Irvinebank State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 941(22%)
10 students7:1 student–teacher70% girls26% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (1)

Mount St Bernard College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 807(3%)
145 students7:1 student–teacher55% girls2% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (1)

Herberton State School

Government · Yrs Prep-10 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 930(18%)
154 students10:1 student–teacher47% 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

Moderate
72/ 100

3.7 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2021-22 (division)

School quality

Disadvantaged
893ICSEA · national avg 1000

3 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent
10/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 3 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

18

/ 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

medium

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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Cyclone risk

low

QLD/NT tropical cyclone zone

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