Farleigh QLD Property Investment

CAUTION — 2.3% gross yield on a $567,500–$805,000 (sources disagree, range shown — do NOT quote a single number) median.

Farleigh has compounded at 1.7%/yr over 5 years. Median sits in the $567,500–$805,000 (sources disagree, range shown — do NOT quote a single number) band today. Properties are sitting on market for 45 days (roughly balanced conditions).

• Median house: $567,500–$805,000 (sources disagree, range shown — do NOT quote a single number) | Units: $0
• Gross yield: 2.3% | Net yield: 0.8%
• 5yr price CAGR: 1.7%/yr | 3yr forecast: 1.6%/yr
• Population: 814 | Owner-occupier rate: 82% | Affluence: Above Average

• Supply pipeline: Moderate — Development activity consistent with long-term averages

• Vacancy: 3.0% (stable) | Rental demand: Moderate
• Median weekly rent: $250/wk | Days on market: 45 (stable)
• Tenant market — vacancy elevated, negotiate hard on rent.

• Median nightly rate: $391/night | Occupancy: 44%
• Estimated annual STR gross: ~$62,865/yr
• vs long-term rent: $13,000/yr (+384% STR premium — factor in higher management costs)

• No major confirmed infrastructure projects on record.
• Transport: Standard suburban transport access

If Farleigh maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 2.1%, median prices could reach $652,625 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.

A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Farleigh pull back 10-15% from $567,500, with vacancy rising to 5.0% and rental yields softening as tenants gain leverage.

• Distance from CBD may limit long-term capital growth potential
• - Flood risk: MODERATE (qld_elevation_proxy) — part of the suburb sits near waterways or in a mapped flood-prone area

• Yarraman (QLD): $515,179 median, 3.7% yield, 21.1% 1yr growth
• Crawford (QLD): $501,403 median, 2.7% yield, 15.8% 1yr growth
• Atherton (QLD): $608,569 median, 4.6% yield, 12.4% 1yr growth

Farleigh carries elevated risk that outweighs potential returns at current levels. A recovery 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: $510,750 – $624,250
• 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.