QLD4655· Pop. 66,789Rockhampton Regional Council

WONDUNNA

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

51

Liveability score

45

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.

18.4%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

Est.

2.3%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.3%

modelled estimate

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WONDUNNA 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

+1.6%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

10.4

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

5.05%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

57 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

WONDUNNA 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 18.4%
  • 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

$1,109/wk

$45k taxable p.a.

Renters

26.2%

69.6% owner-occupier

Median age

51.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.1%

Population growth

+1.8% p.a.

Investor-owned

11.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

83%

5% apartments

Degree qualified

19.1%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

14.3%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

3.0 ha

Large block

Household size

2.8 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

15.3%

High Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

238.3 km

Regional

Days on market

66 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

27.2%

Buyer's market

Walkability

24 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

8.2 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

146/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 4655

🏫7 Primary🎓2 Secondary📚4 Combined2 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (7)

Star of the Sea Catholic School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1010(52%)
388 students18:1 student–teacher44% girls11% top SEA quarter

Kawungan State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 976(36%)
877 students13:1 student–teacher48% girls8% top SEA quarter

Yarrilee State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 965(31%)
732 students15:1 student–teacher52% girls7% top SEA quarter

Sandy Strait State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 965(31%)
706 students15:1 student–teacher44% girls8% top SEA quarter

Urangan Point State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 914(14%)
272 students12:1 student–teacher52% girls3% top SEA quarter

Pialba State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 901(11%)
367 students12:1 student–teacher45% girls4% top SEA quarter

Torquay State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 875(7%)
183 students14:1 student–teacher50% girls2% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (2)

Hervey Bay State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 963(30%)
1,280 students12:1 student–teacher51% girls7% top SEA quarter

Urangan State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 961(29%)
1,342 students11:1 student–teacher51% girls5% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (4)

Fraser Coast Anglican College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1098(84%)
1,010 students15:1 student–teacher50% girls40% top SEA quarter

St James Lutheran College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1038(63%)
754 students14:1 student–teacher51% girls19% top SEA quarter

Xavier Catholic College

Catholic · Yrs Prep-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1021(56%)
1,322 students16:1 student–teacher50% girls13% top SEA quarter

Bayside Christian College Hervey Bay

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1010(51%)
631 students17:1 student–teacher45% girls14% top SEA quarter

Special (2)

Hervey Bay Special School

Government · Yrs Prep-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 970(33%)
105 students4:1 student–teacher34% girls10% top SEA quarter

Carinity Education - Glendyne

Independent · Yrs 6-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 882(8%)
142 students10:1 student–teacher37% 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

Moderate
69/ 100

10.9 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average
970ICSEA · national avg 1000

15 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited
25/ 100
🚆 1 train🚌 5 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

17

/ 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

medium

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

high

Coastal exposure + state climate

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