Richmond Hill QLD Property Investment
Charters Towers · 4820 · Score: 48/100 · Caution
Richmond Hill Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
Richmond Hill QLD Investment Brief
CAUTION — 6.3% gross yield on a $353,500–$394,907 (sources disagree, range shown — do NOT quote a single number) median.
THE MARKET
Richmond Hill has compounded at 3.0%/yr over 5 years. Median sits in the $353,500–$394,907 (sources disagree, range shown — do NOT quote a single number) band today. Properties are sitting on market for 45 days (roughly balanced conditions).
- Median house: $353,500–$394,907 (sources disagree, range shown — do NOT quote a single number) | Units: $330,606
- Gross yield: 6.3% | Net yield: 4.8%
- 5yr price CAGR: 3.0%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
- Population: 2,453 | Owner-occupier rate: 65% | 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: $450/wk | Days on market: 45 (stable)
- Tenant market — vacancy elevated, negotiate hard on rent.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
- Median nightly rate: $572/night | Occupancy: 44%
- Estimated annual STR gross: ~$91,903/yr
- vs long-term rent: $23,400/yr (+293% STR premium — factor in higher management costs)
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- Kilcoy Street Upgrade (completed)
- New England Highway Upgrade (under_construction)
- Transport: Standard suburban transport access
BULL CASE
If Richmond Hill maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 2.1%, median prices could reach $425,891 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Richmond Hill pull back 10-15% from $370,340, 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
- Tully (QLD): $394,068 median, 6.3% yield, -0.8% 1yr growth
- Valkyrie (QLD): $274,000 median, 5.3% yield, 11.1% 1yr growth
- Kennedy (QLD): $444,915 median, 1.8% yield, 12.1% 1yr growth
THE PLAY
Richmond Hill carries elevated risk that outweighs potential returns at current levels. A cooling market combined with moderate vacancy risk warrants caution. Avoid new acquisitions unless significant discount to median pricing is achievable. Re-evaluate if vacancy falls below 2.5% or annual price growth exceeds 3%.
- Entry range: $333,306 – $407,374
- Minimum gross yield to target: 6.6%
- 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: 5yr CAGR 3.0% + 10yr CAGR 3.5%
- −Population decline (-0.2%/yr) — demand headwind
- −High supply pipeline (106 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
14
2020
17
2021
29
2022
21
2023
25
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 4820
Decile 2 of 10 — High disadvantage
Population
10,732
Education (IEO)
2/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
2/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Richmond Hill QLD data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $450/wk median rent for Richmond Hill. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
Schools
In your catchment
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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