YARAKA
Investor score
57
Liveability score
51
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.4.5%
rent real · price estimated
Annual growth
Est.5.1%
modelled estimate
Vacancy rate
Est.1.1%
modelled estimate
AI insights for YARAKA
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
YARAKA 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
$330/wk
QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026
Demand change
+3.7%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
4.8
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
3.26%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+8.2%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+4.8%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
61 / 100
Strong demand
Supply pipeline
Est.1.0%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
Low supply pressure
5-year price history
No price history available.
Market overview
YARAKA 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 4.5% with stable tenant demand
- Consistent annual growth of 5.1%
- 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 2022–23Median household income
$1,649/wk
$55k taxable p.a.
Renters
24.7%
68.6% owner-occupier
Median age
37.0 yrs
Unemployment
3.8%
Population growth
+2.9% p.a.
Investor-owned
9.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
83%
6% apartments
Degree qualified
28.5%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
16.7%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
870 m²
Large block
Household size
2.4 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
5.0%
Some Airbnb activity
Market activity
Distance to CBD
513.1 km
Regional
Days on market
56 days
Slower market
Auction clearance
35.0%
Buyer's market
Walkability
51 / 100
Very walkable
Coastal proximity
20.1 km
Coastal fringe
NBN technology
FTTPFastest — full fibre to premises
Population density
305/km²
Low density
Schools in postcode 4702
🏫Primary (25)
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · 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 · Outer Regional
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Remote
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Remote
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Remote
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional
Government · Outer Regional
📚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
Moderate7.9 offences / 100 persons
Source: QLD Police · 2024-25
School quality
Below average25 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
GoodSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
33
/ 100
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
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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