Clear Island Waters QLD Property Investment

Clear Island Waters has compounded at 3.8%/yr over 5 years. Median sits in the $1,092,500–$2,393,893 (sources disagree, range shown — do NOT quote a single number) band today. Properties are sitting on market for 39 days (roughly balanced conditions).

• Median house: $1,092,500–$2,393,893 (sources disagree, range shown — do NOT quote a single number) | Units: $1,138,493
• Gross yield: 3.2% | Net yield: 1.7%
• 5yr price CAGR: 3.8%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
• Population: 4,395 | Owner-occupier rate: 65% | Affluence: High

• Supply pipeline: Moderate — Strong population growth likely attracting new development approvals

• Vacancy: 2.4% (improving) | Rental demand: High
• Median weekly rent: $1,475/wk | Days on market: 39 (stable)
• Balanced market — vacancy manageable but monitor trend.

• Median nightly rate: $502/night | Occupancy: 44%
• Estimated annual STR gross: ~$80,640/yr
• vs long-term rent: $76,700/yr (comparable — LTR offers simpler management)

• Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3 (Operational)
• Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 4 (Airport Extension) (Under Procurement)
• Transport: Broadbeach South station 3.3km away

If Clear Island Waters maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 1.7%, median prices could reach $2,783,800 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.

A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Clear Island Waters pull back 10-15% from $2,420,696, with vacancy rising to 4.3% and rental yields softening as tenants gain leverage.

• Flood risk: HIGH (qld_elevation_proxy) — order a flood certificate for the specific address before commit
• - Premium price point limits buyer pool and increases interest rate sensitivity
• - Distance from CBD may limit long-term capital growth potential

• Sheldon (QLD): $1,826,105 median, 1.8% yield, 10.9% 1yr growth
• Wilston (QLD): $1,992,493 median, 2.1% yield, 2.8% 1yr growth
• Tallebudgera Valley (QLD): $2,288,389 median, 2.5% yield, -0.7% 1yr growth

Clear Island Waters offers balanced fundamentals but does not present an urgent buying signal. The market is in a stable phase with moderate 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 4.0%.

• Entry range: $2,178,626 – $2,662,766
• Minimum gross yield to target: 4.5%
• 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.