Clermont QLD Property Investment

Central Highlands (Qld) · 4721 · Score: 54/100 · Hold

Median House Price
$267K
Rental Yield
7.6%
Vacancy Rate
3.0%
Median Weekly Rent
$390/wk
Median Unit Price
N/A
Population
2,952
Days on Market
45 days
Annual Growth
10.2%

Clermont Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market

Avg Nightly Rate
$194.95/night
Occupancy Rate
30.13%
Est. Annual Revenue
$23K
AI Investment Analysis

Clermont QLD Investment Brief

## 1. Investment Verdict Hold – the Investment Scorecard sits at 54.0 / 100, indicating modest upside but also enough uncertainty to warrant a wait‑and‑see approach.

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## 2. Market Overview - Median house price: approximately $266,748 (pending peer validation). - Median unit price: data not supplied. - Growth trend: not provided – we cannot confirm price appreciation or depreciation. - Days on market: not supplied.

Signal: With only an unverified median price and no trend data, the market appears neutral. Buyers should expect limited price movement, while sellers may need to price conservatively to attract interest.

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## 3. Rental Market - Vacancy rate: not supplied. - Weekly rent (house): not supplied. - Weekly rent (unit): not supplied. - Gross yield: cannot be calculated without rent data. - Demand rating: not supplied.

Implication: The absence of rental metrics prevents a clear assessment of cash‑flow potential. Investors should treat the rental market as unknown until local rent surveys become available.

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## 4. Short‑Term Rental Opportunity - STR nightly rate: not supplied. - Occupancy rate: not supplied. - Estimated annual STR revenue: cannot be estimated.

Conclusion: With no STR data, long‑term rental (LTR) remains the default strategy, but investors should monitor tourism and event calendars for any emerging short‑term demand.

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## 5. Infrastructure & Growth Drivers - Known projects: none listed. - Transport links: not supplied. - Employment base: not supplied.

Drivers/Limits: Without identified infrastructure or major employers, demand is likely tied to the broader regional economy rather than suburb‑specific catalysts.

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## 6. Bull Case If future data confirms a stable or rising median price and rental demand picks up, the upside could be:

  • Median house price: rise to $300,000$350,000 (a 12–31 % increase).
  • Gross rental yield: achieve 5 %–6 % if weekly rent reaches $350$400.

These figures are illustrative; they depend on actual market developments.

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## 7. Risks | Risk | Detail (where data exists) | |------|----------------------------| | Vacancy risk | No vacancy data – a sudden rise could erode cash flow. | | Single‑employer dependency | Employment profile not provided – reliance on a dominant local employer could amplify downturns. | | Supply pipeline | No information on new housing approvals; a surge in supply could pressure prices and rents. | | Rate sensitivity | Without yield data, higher interest rates could make the property less attractive to investors. |

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## 8. The Play - Entry price range: around the median house price of ≈ $266,748 (pending validation). - Minimum yield target: aim for ≥ 5 % gross yield once reliable rent data emerges. - Watch signals: 1. Peer‑validated median price confirming the $266k level. 2. Publication of local vacancy and rent figures. 3. Announcement of any infrastructure or major employer projects. - Recommended strategy: Acquire a property at or below the median price, hold while gathering rental and infrastructure data, and reassess when the median price is cross‑validated or when a clear rental yield emerges. This aligns with the current Hold recommendation driven by the 54.0 / 100 Investment Scorecard.

Gentrification Index

Early gentrification signals4.0/10
Low socioeconomic base — classic gentrification precondition
Moderate capital growth (7.0% CAGR)
Active development pipeline (178 approvals) — supply attracting new residents

Growth Forecast

medium confidence
1yr Forecast
4.1%
p.a.
2yr Forecast
3.8%
p.a.
5yr Forecast
3.3%
p.a.

Basis: 3yr growth 7.0% (discounted)

Headwinds
  • High supply pipeline (178 new approvals) — may cap price growth

Suburb Metric Thresholds

4 green6 yellow6 red
Rental Vacancy Rate
3 high impact
Days on Market
45 high impact
Weekly Rent (house)
390 medium impact
5yr Price CAGR
-0.34 high impact
10yr Price CAGR
2.71 high impact
1yr Price Growth
10.2 medium impact
Population Growth
1.28 high impact
Median Household Income
1882 medium impact
Unemployment Rate
2 medium impact
Public Transport Score
0 medium impact
School Zone Quality
5.2 medium impact
Distance to CBD
748.76 medium impact
SEIFA Advantage/Disadvantage
4 medium impact
Owner Occupier Rate
52.3 medium impact
Gross Rental Yield (%)
7.6 high impact
Net Rental Yield (%)
6.1 high impact

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 2021

SEIFA Index · Postcode 4721

Most disadvantagedLeast disadvantaged

Decile 6 of 10 — Average

Population

3,962

Education (IEO)

2/10

Econ. Resources (IER)

6/10

10-Year Investment Projection

Modelled on Clermont QLD data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.

Pre-filled: $390/wk median rent for Clermont. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.

Schools

In your catchment

Clermont SS
PrimaryGovernment
5/10
Clermont SHS
SecondaryGovernment
4.5/10

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.

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Data sourced from ABS, state government property sales, and Airbnb market analytics. For informational purposes only — not financial advice.