Ilfracombe QLD Property Investment
Longreach · 4727 · Score: 50/100 · Hold
Ilfracombe Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
Ilfracombe QLD Investment Brief
HOLD — 4.0% gross yield on a $247,000 (pending peer validation) median.
THE MARKET
Median house price in Ilfracombe sits at $247,000 (pending peer validation) with 45 days on market and a 3.0% vacancy rate. This is a tenant-favourable market right now.
- Median house: $247,000 (pending peer validation) | Units: $0
- Gross yield: 4.0% | Net yield: 2.5%
- 5yr price CAGR: -4.5%/yr | 3yr forecast: -4.0%/yr
- Population: 310 | Owner-occupier rate: 65% | Affluence: Above Average
- Supply pipeline: Moderate — Strong population growth likely attracting new development approvals
RENTAL SNAPSHOT
- Vacancy: 3.0% (worsening) | Rental demand: Moderate
- Median weekly rent: $190/wk | Days on market: 45 (stable)
- Tenant market — vacancy elevated, negotiate hard on rent.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
- Median nightly rate: $484/night | Occupancy: 44%
- Estimated annual STR gross: ~$77,673/yr
- vs long-term rent: $9,880/yr (+686% STR premium — factor in higher management costs)
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- No major confirmed infrastructure projects on record.
- Transport: Ilfracombe station 11.7km away
BULL CASE
If Ilfracombe maintains 4%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 2.1%, median prices could reach $284,050 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Ilfracombe pull back 10-15% from $247,000, with vacancy rising to 5.0% and rental yields softening as tenants gain leverage.
KEY RISKS
- Negative price growth suggests a softening market
- - 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
Ilfracombe 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 4.5%.
- Entry range: $222,300 – $271,700
- 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
low confidenceBasis: National long-run average (no local data)
- +Strong population growth (3.7%/yr) driving demand
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
1
2020
4
2021
14
2022
3
2023
10
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 4727
Decile 4 of 10 — Average
Population
310
Education (IEO)
6/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
4/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Ilfracombe QLD data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $190/wk median rent for Ilfracombe. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
Schools
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