QLD4370· Pop. 229Southern Downs

PRATTEN

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

46

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.

$420,000

Modelled estimate · 2026

Rent yield

Est.

3.2%

modelled estimate

Annual growth

Real

2.0%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.1%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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PRATTEN 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

Est.

$260/wk

modelled estimate · weekly

Demand change

+1.3%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

2.6

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.05%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+9.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

50 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Real

0.6%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Low supply pressure

Dwellings built (QLD)

Real

33,060

completed in year to Mar-2026 · ABS 8752.0 (state)

2.3% vs prior year · 43,284 started

5-year price history

No price history available.

Source: Modelled estimate · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

PRATTEN is a QLD suburb offering lower 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 3.2% with stable tenant demand
  • Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
  • Tight new-supply pipeline (0.6% of stock) — limited new competition supports prices
  • 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

$1,145/wk

$38k taxable p.a.

Renters

29.0%

66.7% owner-occupier

Median age

45.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.8%

ABS SALM (SA2)

Population growth

+1.1% p.a.

Projected growth

+0.6% p.a.

state gov forecast

Socio-economic

2/10

SEIFA IRSAD decile · ABS

Investor-owned

10.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

86%

3% apartments

Degree qualified

22.6%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

10.7%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.8 ha

Large block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

0.2%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

129.6 km

Regional

Days on market

74 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

23.9%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

123.2 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

20/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 4370

🏫9 Primary🎓2 Secondary📚3 Combined
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (9)

Murray's Bridge State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1003(48%)
12 students6:1 student–teacher25% girls10% top SEA quarter

St Mary's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1002(48%)
321 students17:1 student–teacher47% girls12% top SEA quarter

Freestone State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 979(37%)
24 students8:1 student–teacher29% girls

Wheatvale State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 958(28%)
37 students13:1 student–teacher57% girls3% top SEA quarter

Warwick West State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 949(24%)
530 students14:1 student–teacher47% girls6% top SEA quarter

Maryvale State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 923(16%)
6 students4:1 student–teacher33% girls

Warwick East State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 923(16%)
237 students12:1 student–teacher50% girls3% top SEA quarter

Warwick Central State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 863(6%)
155 students11:1 student–teacher45% girls2% top SEA quarter

Glennie Heights State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 860(5%)
139 students13:1 student–teacher50% girls2% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (2)

Assumption College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 994(44%)
444 students11:1 student–teacher50% girls11% top SEA quarter

Warwick State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 920(15%)
702 students11:1 student–teacher50% girls6% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (3)

The SCOTS PGC College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1008(51%)
470 students10:1 student–teacher50% girls12% top SEA quarter

The School of Total Education

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 985(40%)
122 students8:1 student–teacher52% girls14% top SEA quarter

Warwick Christian College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 971(34%)
183 students14:1 student–teacher55% 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

Safe
82/ 100

3.0 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2021-22 (division)

School quality

Average
953ICSEA · national avg 1000

14 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent
8/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 2 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

21

/ 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

medium

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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