Greenmount QLD Property Investment
Gold Coast · 4225 · Score: 52/100 · Hold
Greenmount Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
Greenmount QLD Investment Brief
HOLD — 4.4% gross yield on a $488,000 (single source — OnTheHouse only, no peer to validate) median.
THE MARKET
Greenmount has compounded at 5.8%/yr over 5 years. Median sits in the $488,000 (single source — OnTheHouse only, no peer to validate) band today. Properties are sitting on market for 45 days (roughly balanced conditions).
- Median house: $488,000 (single source — OnTheHouse only, no peer to validate) | Units: $0
- Gross yield: 4.4% | Net yield: 2.9%
- 5yr price CAGR: 5.8%/yr | 3yr forecast: 5.3%/yr
- Population: 8,374 | Owner-occupier rate: 55% | Affluence: Above Average
- Supply pipeline: Low — Price growth outpacing new supply, limited development pipeline
RENTAL SNAPSHOT
- Vacancy: 3.0% (stable) | Rental demand: Moderate
- Median weekly rent: $410/wk | Days on market: 45 (stable)
- Tenant market — vacancy elevated, negotiate hard on rent.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
- Median nightly rate: $395/night | Occupancy: 44%
- Estimated annual STR gross: ~$63,387/yr
- vs long-term rent: $21,320/yr (+197% STR premium — factor in higher management costs)
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- Bruce Highway Upgrade Program (Under Construction)
- Transport: Standard suburban transport access
BULL CASE
If Greenmount maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 2.1%, median prices could reach $561,200 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Greenmount pull back 10-15% from $488,000, 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
- Russell Island (QLD): $539,944 median, 4.3% yield, 22.0% 1yr growth
- Macleay Island (QLD): $617,941 median, 4.1% yield, 26.8% 1yr growth
- Burnside (QLD): $471,000 median, 4.9% yield, 9.6% 1yr growth
THE PLAY
Greenmount offers balanced fundamentals but does not present an urgent buying signal. The market is in a boom 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 4.9%.
- Entry range: $439,200 – $536,800
- Minimum gross yield to target: 4.7%
- 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 5.8% + 10yr CAGR 3.7%
- +Above-average population growth (1.6%/yr)
- −High supply pipeline (25451 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
4,508
2020
5,232
2021
5,649
2022
5,944
2023
4,118
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 4225
Decile 6 of 10 — Average
Population
8,374
Education (IEO)
7/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
2/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Greenmount QLD data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $410/wk median rent for Greenmount. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
Schools
In your catchment
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Nearby Suburbs
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