Blackwater QLD Property Investment
Central Highlands (Qld) · 4717 · Score: 49/100 · Caution
Blackwater Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
Blackwater QLD Investment Brief
CAUTION — 7.2% gross yield on a $315,965 (pending peer validation) median.
THE MARKET
Median house price in Blackwater sits at $315,965 (pending peer validation) with 45 days on market and a 3.0% vacancy rate. This is a tenant-favourable market right now.
- Median house: $315,965 (pending peer validation) | Units: $312,364
- Gross yield: 7.2% | Net yield: 5.7%
- 5yr price CAGR: -3.5%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
- Population: 4,702 | Owner-occupier rate: 33% | Affluence: Below Average
- Supply pipeline: Low — Price growth outpacing new supply, limited development pipeline
RENTAL SNAPSHOT
- Vacancy: 3.0% (stable) | Rental demand: Moderate
- Median weekly rent: $440/wk | Days on market: 45 (stable)
- Tenant market — vacancy elevated, negotiate hard on rent.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
- Median nightly rate: $429/night | Occupancy: 44%
- Estimated annual STR gross: ~$68,857/yr
- vs long-term rent: $22,880/yr (+201% STR premium — factor in higher management costs)
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- No major confirmed infrastructure projects on record.
- Transport: Blackwater station 0.5km away
BULL CASE
If Blackwater maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 2.1%, median prices could reach $363,360 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Blackwater pull back 10-15% from $315,965, with vacancy rising to 5.0% and rental yields softening as tenants gain leverage.
KEY RISKS
- Distance from CBD may limit long-term capital growth potential
COMPARABLE MARKETS
- Tully (QLD): $394,068 median, 6.3% yield, -0.8% 1yr growth
- Valkyrie (QLD): $274,000 median, 5.3% yield, 11.1% 1yr growth
- Duaringa (QLD): $252,297 median, 2.4% yield, 25.0% 1yr growth
THE PLAY
Blackwater carries elevated risk that outweighs potential returns at current levels. A stable market combined with moderate vacancy risk warrants caution. Avoid new acquisitions unless significant discount to median pricing is achievable. Re-evaluate if vacancy falls below 2.5% or annual price growth exceeds 3%.
- Entry range: $284,368 – $347,562
- Minimum gross yield to target: 7.5%
- Watch signal: vacancy dropping below 2% and days on market falling below 35
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Seek professional advice before making investment decisions.
Gentrification Index
Growth Forecast
low confidenceBasis: 3yr growth 16.1% (discounted)
- −Population decline (-0.2%/yr) — demand headwind
- −High supply pipeline (178 new approvals) — may cap price growth
Suburb Metric Thresholds
Macro Environment
Macro Indicators
Cash Rate
4.35%
▲ 0.25%Cash rate as at 2026-05-06 · Credit data 2026-04
Suburb Supply & Demand
Suburb Supply Pipeline — New Dwelling Approvals
40
2020
47
2021
39
2022
26
2023
26
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 4717
Decile 3 of 10 — High disadvantage
Population
4,702
Education (IEO)
1/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
3/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Blackwater QLD data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $440/wk median rent for Blackwater. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
Schools
In your catchment
These are the government-school zones containing this suburb centroid. Specific addresses within the suburb may fall in different catchments — confirm with the school directly.
Nearby Suburbs
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