ROTHWELL
Investor score
58
Liveability score
66
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.3.5%
rent real · price estimated
Annual growth
Est.7.8%
modelled estimate
Vacancy rate
Est.1.6%
modelled estimate
AI insights for ROTHWELL
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
ROTHWELL 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
$655/wk
QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026
Demand change
+6.7%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
5.7
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
3.31%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+14.2%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+5.7%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
56 / 100
Strong demand
Supply pipeline
Est.1.8%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
Moderate supply
5-year price history
No price history available.
Market overview
ROTHWELL is a metropolitan QLD suburb with strong capital growth momentum and moderate rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.
Highlights
- Metro QLD suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
- Rental yield 3.5% with stable tenant demand
- High annual growth of 7.8% — outperforming state average
- Access to national transport network and amenities
Risk factors
- High entry price may limit buyer pool
- Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions
Community profile
Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23Median household income
$1,305/wk
$70k taxable p.a.
Renters
37.0%
52.6% owner-occupier
Median age
43.0 yrs
Unemployment
2.1%
Population growth
+1.9% p.a.
Investor-owned
8.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
77%
12% apartments
Degree qualified
38.4%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
22.1%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
580 m²
Standard block
Household size
2.5 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
6.4%
Some Airbnb activity
Market activity
Distance to CBD
28.8 km
Outer suburbs
Days on market
37 days
Normal turnover
Auction clearance
46.3%
Buyer's market
Walkability
64 / 100
Very walkable
Coastal proximity
28.7 km
Coastal fringe
NBN technology
FTTNStandard — fibre to node
Population density
2,455/km²
Dense urban
Schools in postcode 4022
🎓Secondary (1)
Independent · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities
📚Combined (1)
Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities
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
Safe5.5 offences / 100 persons
Source: QLD Police · 2024-25
School quality
Above average2 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
LimitedSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
35
/ 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
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