Bundamba QLD Property Investment
Ipswich · 4304 · Score: 55/100 · Hold
Bundamba Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
Bundamba QLD Investment Brief
HOLD — 3.7% gross yield on a $798,228 median.
THE MARKET
Bundamba has compounded at 1.9%/yr over 5 years — a house that cost $726,534 in 2021 is worth $798,228 today. Properties are sitting on market for 22 days (sellers have the leverage). At the same growth rate, today's median reaches $876,997 by 2031.
- Median house: $798,228 | Units: $689,441
- Gross yield: 3.7% | Net yield: 2.2%
- 5yr price CAGR: 1.9%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
- Population: 6,542 | Owner-occupier rate: 56% | Affluence: Low
- Supply pipeline: Low — Price growth outpacing new supply, limited development pipeline
RENTAL SNAPSHOT
- Vacancy: 1.2% (improving) | Rental demand: Very High
- Median weekly rent: $570/wk | Days on market: 22 (improving)
- Landlord market — rents likely to keep rising.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
- Median nightly rate: $426/night | Occupancy: 44%
- Estimated annual STR gross: ~$68,406/yr
- vs long-term rent: $29,640/yr (+131% STR premium — factor in higher management costs)
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games Infrastructure (Announced)
- Transport: Ebbw Vale station 0.7km away
BULL CASE
If Bundamba maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 0.8%, median prices could reach $917,962 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Bundamba pull back 10-15% from $798,228, with vacancy rising to 2.2% and rental yields softening as tenants gain leverage.
KEY RISKS
- No significant risk factors identified for this suburb
COMPARABLE MARKETS
- Ellen Grove (QLD): $878,386 median, 3.7% yield, 18.6% 1yr growth
- Waterford (QLD): $997,414 median, 3.5% yield, 6.6% 1yr growth
- Redbank Plains (QLD): $911,047 median, 3.4% yield, 16.6% 1yr growth
THE PLAY
Bundamba offers balanced fundamentals but does not present an urgent buying signal. The market is in a cooling phase with low vacancy risk. Monitor vacancy trends and price movements over the next 6-12 months. Only enter if a property can be acquired at or below median pricing with yields exceeding 4.2%.
- Entry range: $718,405 – $878,051
- Minimum gross yield to target: 4.5%
- Watch signal: vacancy staying below 2% and days on market holding under 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
high confidenceBasis: 5yr CAGR 1.9% + 10yr CAGR 2.7%
- +Very tight rental market (vacancy 1.2%) — upward price pressure
- +Active market (22 days avg)
- −High supply pipeline (13080 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
2,170
2020
2,852
2021
2,330
2022
2,517
2023
3,211
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 4304
Decile 1 of 10 — High disadvantage
Population
17,815
Education (IEO)
2/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
1/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Bundamba QLD data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $570/wk median rent for Bundamba. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
Schools
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