UPPER STONE
Investor score
60
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.2.6%
rent real · price estimated
Annual growth
Est.6.7%
modelled estimate
Vacancy rate
Est.1.7%
modelled estimate
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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
UPPER STONE 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
$200/wk
QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026
Demand change
+7.3%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
4.7
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
6.54%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+9.8%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+6.8%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
60 / 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
UPPER STONE is a QLD suburb offering lower rental yield and strong 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 2.6% with stable tenant demand
- Consistent annual growth of 6.7%
- Access to national transport network and amenities
Risk factors
- Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions
Community profile
Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23Median household income
$1,161/wk
$43k taxable p.a.
Renters
23.6%
70.2% owner-occupier
Median age
51.0 yrs
Unemployment
4.4%
Population growth
+1.6% p.a.
Investor-owned
14.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
79%
6% apartments
Degree qualified
16.4%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
14.0%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
2.9 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
1195.1 km
Regional
Days on market
59 days
Slower market
Auction clearance
29.5%
Buyer's market
Walkability
21 / 100
Some errands walkable
Coastal proximity
56.2 km
Inland
NBN technology
FTTPFastest — full fibre to premises
Population density
76/km²
Rural / semi-rural
Schools in postcode 4850
🏫Primary (11)
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School
Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Remote
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Remote
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional
Victoria Plantation State School
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Remote
Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Remote
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Remote
🎓Secondary (3)
Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Outer Regional
Government · Yrs 7-12 · Outer Regional
Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Remote
📚Combined (1)
Independent · Yrs 1-7 · Outer Regional
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
Safe7.9 offences / 100 persons
Source: QLD Police · 2024-25
School quality
Below average15 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
LimitedSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
17
/ 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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