Crows Nest QLD Property Investment
Toowoomba · 4355 · Score: 50/100 · Hold
Crows Nest Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
Crows Nest QLD Investment Brief
HOLD — 3.7% gross yield on a $719,440 (pending peer validation) median.
THE MARKET
Crows Nest has compounded at 1.6%/yr over 5 years. Median sits in the $719,440 (pending peer validation) band today. Properties are sitting on market for 41 days (roughly balanced conditions).
- Median house: $719,440 (pending peer validation) | Units: $429,622
- Gross yield: 3.7% | Net yield: 2.2%
- 5yr price CAGR: 1.6%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
- Population: 2,212 | Owner-occupier rate: 72% | Affluence: Below Average
- Supply pipeline: Low — Price growth outpacing new supply, limited development pipeline
RENTAL SNAPSHOT
- Vacancy: 2.7% (stable) | Rental demand: Moderate
- Median weekly rent: $510/wk | Days on market: 41 (stable)
- Balanced market — vacancy manageable but monitor trend.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
- Median nightly rate: $576/night | Occupancy: 44%
- Estimated annual STR gross: ~$92,425/yr
- vs long-term rent: $26,520/yr (+249% STR premium — factor in higher management costs)
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- No major confirmed infrastructure projects on record.
- Transport: Murphys Creek station 21.9km away
BULL CASE
If Crows Nest maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 1.9%, median prices could reach $827,356 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Crows Nest pull back 10-15% from $719,440, with vacancy rising to 4.9% and rental yields softening as tenants gain leverage.
KEY RISKS
- Distance from CBD may limit long-term capital growth potential
COMPARABLE MARKETS
- Ellen Grove (QLD): $878,386 median, 3.7% yield, 18.6% 1yr growth
- Redbank Plains (QLD): $911,047 median, 3.4% yield, 16.6% 1yr growth
- Yarrabilba (QLD): $918,351 median, 3.6% yield, 19.5% 1yr growth
THE PLAY
Crows Nest offers balanced fundamentals but does not present an urgent buying signal. The market is in a recovery 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 4.2%.
- Entry range: $647,496 – $791,384
- 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.
Gentrification Index
Growth Forecast
high confidenceBasis: 5yr CAGR 1.6% + 10yr CAGR 5.0%
- −High supply pipeline (4628 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
657
2020
1,196
2021
1,030
2022
855
2023
890
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 4355
Decile 2 of 10 — High disadvantage
Population
2,812
Education (IEO)
2/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
2/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Crows Nest QLD data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $510/wk median rent for Crows Nest. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
Schools
In your catchment
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