Ferny Grove QLD Property Investment

Moreton Bay · 4055 · Score: 72/100 · Buy

Median House Price
$1.16M
Rental Yield
3.0%
Vacancy Rate
1.2%
Median Weekly Rent
$770/wk
Median Unit Price
$827K
Population
5,871
Days on Market
22 days
Annual Growth
16.7%
AI Investment Analysis

Ferny Grove QLD Investment Brief

BUY3.0% gross yield on a $1,155,000$1,330,153 (sources disagree, range shown — do NOT quote a single number) median.

THE MARKET

Ferny Grove has compounded at 4.2%/yr over 5 years. Median sits in the $1,155,000$1,330,153 (sources disagree, range shown — do NOT quote a single number) band today. Properties are sitting on market for 22 days (sellers have the leverage).

  • Median house: $1,155,000$1,330,153 (sources disagree, range shown — do NOT quote a single number) | Units: $826,626
  • Gross yield: 3.0% | Net yield: 1.5%
  • 5yr price CAGR: 4.2%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
  • Population: 5,871 | Owner-occupier rate: 80% | Affluence: Very High
  • Supply pipeline: Low — Price growth outpacing new supply, limited development pipeline

RENTAL SNAPSHOT

  • Vacancy: 1.2% (improving) | Rental demand: Very High
  • Median weekly rent: $770/wk | Days on market: 22 (improving)
  • Landlord market — rents likely to keep rising.

SHORT-TERM RENTAL

Insufficient STR data for this suburb. Run a specific address analysis for property-level STR projections.

INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS

  • Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games Infrastructure (Announced)
  • Cross River Rail (Brisbane) (Under Construction)
  • Transport: Ferny Grove station 0.7km away

BULL CASE

If Ferny Grove maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 0.8%, median prices could reach $1,555,307 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.

BEAR CASE

A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Ferny Grove pull back 10-15% from $1,352,441, 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

  • Springfield Lakes (QLD): $1,070,949 median, 3.2% yield, 13.0% 1yr growth
  • Waterford (QLD): $997,414 median, 3.5% yield, 6.6% 1yr growth
  • Wishart (QLD): $1,618,366 median, 2.6% yield, 23.1% 1yr growth

THE PLAY

Ferny Grove presents a compelling investment opportunity. The combination of solid fundamentals and very high rental demand supports entry at current price levels. Proceed with due diligence on specific properties. Target gross yields above 3.0% and prioritise properties with value-add potential. Consider timing entry around the current cooling phase of the market cycle.

  • Entry range: $1,217,197$1,487,685
  • 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

Pre-gentrification3.5/10
High SEIFA decile — already upgraded or established affluent area
Moderate capital growth (4.2% CAGR)
Inner/middle ring location (12.1km to CBD) — high gentrification corridor
Active development pipeline (21414 approvals) — supply attracting new residents

Growth Forecast

high confidence
1yr Forecast
4.7%
p.a.
2yr Forecast
4.3%
p.a.
5yr Forecast
3.8%
p.a.

Basis: 5yr CAGR 4.2% + 10yr CAGR 4.8%

Growth drivers
  • +Above-average population growth (1.7%/yr)
  • +Very tight rental market (vacancy 1.2%) — upward price pressure
  • +Active market (22 days avg)
Headwinds
  • High supply pipeline (21414 new approvals) — may cap price growth

Suburb Metric Thresholds

9 green4 yellow2 red
Rental Vacancy Rate
1.2 high impact
Days on Market
22 high impact
Weekly Rent (house)
770 medium impact
5yr Price CAGR
4.24 high impact
10yr Price CAGR
4.82 high impact
1yr Price Growth
16.67 medium impact
Population Growth
1.7 high impact
Median Household Income
2496 medium impact
Unemployment Rate
3.9 medium impact
Public Transport Score
No data medium impact
School Zone Quality
6.7 medium impact
Distance to CBD
12.12 medium impact
SEIFA Advantage/Disadvantage
9 medium impact
Owner Occupier Rate
80 medium impact
Gross Rental Yield (%)
2.96 high impact
Net Rental Yield (%)
1.46 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

4,057

2020

5,365

2021

4,175

2022

3,011

2023

4,806

2025

New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply

Socio-Economic Profile

Source: ABS Census 2021

SEIFA Index · Postcode 4055

Most disadvantagedLeast disadvantaged

Decile 10 of 10 — Low disadvantage

Population

22,364

Education (IEO)

9/10

Econ. Resources (IER)

10/10

10-Year Investment Projection

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

Pre-filled: $770/wk median rent for Ferny Grove. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.

Schools

In your catchment

Ferny Grove SS
PrimaryGovernment
7.4/10
Ferny Grove SHS
SecondaryGovernment
7.3/10

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.