RANKEN
Investor score
44
Liveability score
20
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.7.5%
modelled estimate
Annual growth
Est.1.1%
modelled estimate
Vacancy rate
Est.4.3%
modelled estimate
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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
RANKEN 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
$260/wk
weekly
Demand change
+1.0%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
4.3
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
10.26%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+3.7%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+2.0%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
29 / 100
Soft demand
Supply pipeline
Est.0.5%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
Low supply pressure
5-year price history
No price history available.
Market overview
RANKEN is a NT suburb offering high 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
- Strong rental yield of 7.5%
- Access to national transport network and amenities
Risk factors
- Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
- Elevated vacancy rate — monitor rental demand carefully
- Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions
Community profile
Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23Median household income
$2,212/wk
$39k taxable p.a.
Renters
45.9%
45.5% owner-occupier
Median age
31.0 yrs
Unemployment
6.1%
Population growth
0.0% p.a.
Investor-owned
13.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
82%
9% apartments
Degree qualified
13.6%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
8.3%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
1.7 ha
Large block
Household size
3.3 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
2.0%
Mostly long-term tenants
Market activity
Distance to CBD
1091.0 km
Regional
Days on market
80 days
Slower market
Auction clearance
22.8%
Buyer's market
Walkability
0 / 100
Car-dependent
Coastal proximity
447.4 km
Inland
NBN technology
FTTNStandard — fibre to node
Population density
97/km²
Rural / semi-rural
Schools in postcode 4825
🏫Primary (9)
Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Remote
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Remote
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Remote
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Remote
Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Remote
Mount Isa Central State School
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Remote
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Remote
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Remote
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Very Remote
🎓Secondary (2)
Good Shepherd Catholic College
Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Remote
Spinifex State College - Mount Isa Education and Training Precinct
Government · Yrs 7-12 · Remote
📚Combined (2)
Government · Yrs Prep-10 · Remote
Government · Yrs T-11 · Very Remote
⭐Special (2)
Government · Yrs Prep-12 · Remote
Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · 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
School quality
Disadvantaged15 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
Car-dependentSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
21
/ 100
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
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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