Goovigen QLD Property Investment
· 4702 · Score: 51/100 · Hold
Goovigen Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
Goovigen QLD Investment Brief
HOLD — 6.9% gross yield on a $248,224 median.
THE MARKET
Goovigen has compounded at 1.1%/yr over 5 years — a house that cost $235,011 in 2021 is worth $248,224 today. Properties are sitting on market for 45 days (roughly balanced conditions). At the same growth rate, today's median reaches $262,180 by 2031.
- Median house: $248,224 | Units: $155,325
- Gross yield: 6.9% | Net yield: 5.4%
- 5yr price CAGR: 1.1%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
- Population: 349 | Owner-occupier rate: 69% | Affluence: Below Average
- Supply pipeline: Low — Price growth outpacing new supply, limited development pipeline
RENTAL SNAPSHOT
- Vacancy: 3.0% (stable) | Rental demand: Moderate
- Median weekly rent: $330/wk | Days on market: 45 (stable)
- Tenant market — vacancy elevated, negotiate hard on rent.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
- Median nightly rate: $221/night | Occupancy: 37%
- Estimated annual STR gross: ~$29,973/yr
- vs long-term rent: $17,160/yr (+75% STR premium — factor in higher management costs)
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- Bruce Highway Upgrade Program (Under Construction)
- Transport: Callide Mine station 43.4km away
BULL CASE
If Goovigen maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 2.1%, median prices could reach $285,458 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Goovigen pull back 10-15% from $248,224, with vacancy rising to 5.0% and rental yields softening as tenants gain leverage.
KEY RISKS
- Distance from CBD may limit long-term capital growth potential
COMPARABLE MARKETS
- Valkyrie (QLD): $274,000 median, 5.3% yield, 11.1% 1yr growth
- Duaringa (QLD): $252,297 median, 2.4% yield, 25.0% 1yr growth
- Isisford (QLD): $314,000 median, 1.6% yield, 0.0% 1yr growth
THE PLAY
Goovigen 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 7.4%.
- Entry range: $223,402 – $273,046
- Minimum gross yield to target: 7.2%
- 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 1.1% + 10yr CAGR 3.2%
Suburb Metric Thresholds
Macro Environment
Macro Indicators
Cash Rate
4.35%
▲ 0.25%Cash rate as at 2026-05-06 · Credit data 2026-04
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 4702
Decile 4 of 10 — Average
Population
29,819
Education (IEO)
2/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
6/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Goovigen QLD data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $330/wk median rent for Goovigen. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
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