WANGAN
Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.
Median price
Est.$250,000
Modelled estimate · 2026
Rent yield
Est.3.5%
modelled estimate
Annual growth
Real5.1%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
Est.1.3%
modelled estimate
AI insights for WANGAN
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
WANGAN 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
Est.$170/wk
modelled estimate · weekly
Demand change
+4.8%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
4.3
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
5.05%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+6.2%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+6.9%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
57 / 100
Strong demand
Supply pipeline
Real0.4%
new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25
Low supply pressure
Dwellings built (QLD)
Real33,060
completed in year to Mar-2026 · ABS 8752.0 (state)
▼ 2.3% vs prior year · 43,284 started
Market overview
WANGAN is a QLD suburb offering moderate 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 3.5% with stable tenant demand
- Consistent annual growth of 5.1%
- Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
- Tight new-supply pipeline (0.4% of stock) — limited new competition supports prices
Risk factors
- Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions
Community profile
Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23Median household income
$1,250/wk
$43k taxable p.a.
Renters
27.5%
63.0% owner-occupier
Median age
42.0 yrs
Unemployment
4.0%
ABS SALM (SA2)
Population growth
+1.6% p.a.
Projected growth
-0.0% p.a.
state gov forecast
Socio-economic
1/10
SEIFA IRSAD decile · ABS
Investor-owned
11.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
82%
6% apartments
Degree qualified
21.1%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
7.8%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
880 m²
Large block
Household size
2.5 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
3.9%
Some Airbnb activity
Market activity
Distance to CBD
1376.3 km
Regional
Days on market
70 days
Slower market
Auction clearance
29.8%
Buyer's market
Walkability
26 / 100
Some errands walkable
Coastal proximity
23.3 km
Coastal fringe
NBN technology
FTTCGood — fibre to curb
Population density
53/km²
Rural / semi-rural
Schools in postcode 4871
🏫Primary (14)
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional
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Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Remote
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Very Remote
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Very Remote
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Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Very Remote
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Very Remote
📚Combined (1)
Government · Yrs Prep-10 · 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
Safe2.1 offences / 100 persons
Source: QLD Police · 2021-22 (division)
School quality
Below average14 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
Car-dependentSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
13
/ 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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