QLD4872· Pop. 4,248Mareeba

TINAROO

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

49

Liveability score

32

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.

6.9%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

Est.

2.1%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.4%

modelled estimate

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TINAROO 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

$225/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+1.4%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

4.5

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

5.31%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+9.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

55 / 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.

Market overview

TINAROO is a QLD 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 6.9%
  • Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
  • 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

$1,253/wk

$43k taxable p.a.

Renters

20.1%

69.4% owner-occupier

Median age

49.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.8%

Population growth

+1.6% p.a.

Investor-owned

12.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

83%

6% apartments

Degree qualified

21.8%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

12.7%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.5 ha

Large block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

0.2%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

1323.2 km

Regional

Days on market

72 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

29.8%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

97.7 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

13/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 4872

🏫5 Primary📚1 Combined
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (5)

Walkamin State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 1000(47%)
45 students13:1 student–teacher44% girls12% top SEA quarter

St Anthony's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 998(46%)
50 students9:1 student–teacher60% girls10% top SEA quarter

Kairi State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 940(21%)
99 students14:1 student–teacher46% girls5% top SEA quarter

Mount Garnet State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Remote

ICSEA 772(2%)
61 students11:1 student–teacher51% girls2% top SEA quarter

Mutchilba State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional

3 students3:1 student–teacher33% girls

📚Combined (1)

Dimbulah State School

Government · Yrs Prep-10 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 869(6%)
121 students9:1 student–teacher40% 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
86/ 100

4.1 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Below average
916ICSEA · national avg 1000

5 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent
8/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 4 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

19

/ 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

🌊

Flood risk

high

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

🌀

Cyclone risk

medium

QLD/NT tropical cyclone zone

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