QLD4825· Pop. 19,299Carpentaria

THE GAP

EmergingAffordable, high-yield, growing population — early-cycle opportunity

Investor score

64

Liveability score

34

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.

3.2%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

Est.

5.7%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.6%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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THE GAP 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

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+4.5%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

4.4

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.67%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+10.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

64 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

3.1%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

THE GAP is a QLD suburb offering lower 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 3.2% with stable tenant demand
  • Consistent annual growth of 5.7%
  • 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

$2,212/wk

$57k taxable p.a.

Renters

45.9%

45.5% owner-occupier

Median age

31.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.9%

Population growth

+3.2% p.a.

Investor-owned

13.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

77%

13% apartments

Degree qualified

27.2%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

9.7%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.0 ha

Large block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

1.5%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

1734.1 km

Regional

Days on market

54 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

44.0%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

558.5 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

862/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 4825

🏫9 Primary🎓2 Secondary📚2 Combined2 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (9)

St Joseph's Catholic School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Remote

ICSEA 1010(52%)
313 students15:1 student–teacher49% girls20% top SEA quarter

Barkly Highway State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Remote

ICSEA 935(19%)
266 students13:1 student–teacher48% girls5% top SEA quarter

Happy Valley State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Remote

ICSEA 927(17%)
387 students15:1 student–teacher46% girls5% top SEA quarter

Healy State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Remote

ICSEA 887(8%)
217 students11:1 student–teacher49% girls5% top SEA quarter

St Kieran's Catholic School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Remote

ICSEA 858(5%)
140 students11:1 student–teacher53% girls3% top SEA quarter

Mount Isa Central State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Remote

ICSEA 791(3%)
211 students12:1 student–teacher49% girls2% top SEA quarter

Townview State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Remote

ICSEA 776(2%)
209 students12:1 student–teacher47% girls2% top SEA quarter

Sunset State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Remote

ICSEA 727(2%)
257 students14:1 student–teacher53% girls1% top SEA quarter

Dajarra State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Very Remote

ICSEA 632(0%)
16 students6:1 student–teacher69% girls

🎓Secondary (2)

Good Shepherd Catholic College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Remote

ICSEA 978(37%)
434 students11:1 student–teacher50% girls13% top SEA quarter
ICSEA 866(6%)
926 students11:1 student–teacher53% girls3% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (2)

Mount Isa School of the Air

Government · Yrs Prep-10 · Remote

ICSEA 1009(51%)
175 students7:1 student–teacher47% girls16% top SEA quarter

Alpurrurulam School

Government · Yrs T-11 · Very Remote

ICSEA 617(0%)
57 students8:1 student–teacher54% girls

Special (2)

Mount Isa Special School

Government · Yrs Prep-12 · Remote

ICSEA 877(7%)
35 students4:1 student–teacher29% girls9% top SEA quarter

Mount Isa Flexible School

Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Remote

ICSEA 736(2%)
53 students13:1 student–teacher34% girls1% 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
84/ 100

4.9 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Disadvantaged
842ICSEA · national avg 1000

15 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
49/ 100
🚆 1 train🚌 13 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

32

/ 100

Early signs

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

medium

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

🌀

Cyclone risk

low

QLD/NT tropical cyclone zone

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