Newtown QLD Property Investment
Scenic Rim · 4350 · Score: 60/100 · Hold
Newtown Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
Newtown QLD Investment Brief
HOLD — 3.6% gross yield on a $769,778 median.
THE MARKET
Newtown has compounded at 3.0%/yr over 5 years — a house that cost $664,017 in 2021 is worth $769,778 today. Properties are sitting on market for 18 days (sellers have the leverage). At the same growth rate, today's median reaches $892,384 by 2031.
- Median house: $769,778 | Units: $647,534
- Gross yield: 3.6% | Net yield: 2.1%
- 5yr price CAGR: 3.0%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
- Population: 115,218 | Owner-occupier rate: 60% | Affluence: Average
- Supply pipeline: Low — Price growth outpacing new supply, limited development pipeline
RENTAL SNAPSHOT
- Vacancy: 1.2% (improving) | Rental demand: Very High
- Median weekly rent: $540/wk | Days on market: 18 (improving)
- Landlord market — rents likely to keep rising.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
- Median nightly rate: $384/night | Occupancy: 44%
- Estimated annual STR gross: ~$61,621/yr
- vs long-term rent: $28,080/yr (+119% STR premium — factor in higher management costs)
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- No major confirmed infrastructure projects on record.
- Transport: Laidley station 6.2km away
BULL CASE
If Newtown maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 0.8%, median prices could reach $885,245 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Newtown pull back 10-15% from $769,778, with vacancy rising to 2.2% and rental yields softening as tenants gain leverage.
KEY RISKS
- Distance from CBD may limit long-term capital growth potential
COMPARABLE MARKETS
- Ellen Grove (QLD): $878,386 median, 3.7% yield, 18.6% 1yr growth
- Waterford (QLD): $997,414 median, 3.5% yield, 6.6% 1yr growth
- Redbank Plains (QLD): $911,047 median, 3.4% yield, 16.6% 1yr growth
THE PLAY
Newtown offers balanced fundamentals but does not present an urgent buying signal. The market is in a cooling phase with low 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 4.2%.
- Entry range: $692,800 – $846,756
- 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
Growth Forecast
high confidenceBasis: 5yr CAGR 3.0% + 10yr CAGR 4.2%
- +Above-average population growth (1.5%/yr)
- +Very tight rental market (vacancy 1.2%) — upward price pressure
- +Fast sales (18 days avg) — strong buyer demand
- −High supply pipeline (1703 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
172
2020
316
2021
291
2022
315
2023
609
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 4350
Decile 4 of 10 — Average
Population
115,218
Education (IEO)
5/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
3/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Newtown QLD data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $540/wk median rent for Newtown. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
Schools
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