QLD4856Cassowary Coast

NO. 5 BRANCH

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

70

Liveability score

29

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.

$320,000

Modelled estimate · 2026

Rent yield

Real

4.1%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

4.9%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.6%

modelled estimate

AI insights for NO. 5 BRANCH

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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NO. 5 BRANCH 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

$250/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+4.5%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

4.5

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

6.10%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

61 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.5%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Source: Modelled estimate · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

NO. 5 BRANCH is a QLD suburb offering moderate 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

  • Rental yield 4.1% with stable tenant demand
  • Consistent annual growth of 4.9%
  • 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

$1,171/wk

$43k taxable p.a.

Renters

19.8%

73.3% owner-occupier

Median age

47.0 yrs

Unemployment

6.3%

Population growth

+1.6% p.a.

Investor-owned

11.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

89%

6% apartments

Degree qualified

9.2%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

9.4%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.4 ha

Large block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

2.1%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

1303.6 km

Regional

Days on market

42 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

29.5%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

62.2 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

100/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 4856

🏫2 Primary
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

St John's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 962(30%)
48 students9:1 student–teacher58% girls3% top SEA quarter

Silkwood State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 889(9%)
53 students19:1 student–teacher49% girls3% 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

Safe
100/ 100

1.6 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2021-22 (division)

School quality

Below average
926ICSEA · national avg 1000

2 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent
14/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 4 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

8

/ 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

high

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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