Upper Coomera QLD Property Investment

Gold Coast · 4209 · Score: 67/100 · Buy

Median House Price
$1.22M
Rental Yield
3.6%
Vacancy Rate
2.2%
Median Weekly Rent
$850/wk
Median Unit Price
$923K
Population
27,180
Days on Market
37 days
Annual Growth
19.6%

Upper Coomera Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market

Avg Nightly Rate
$434.12/night
Occupancy Rate
44%
Est. Annual Revenue
$70K
AI Investment Analysis

Upper Coomera QLD Investment Brief

BUY3.6% gross yield on a $1,224,488 (single source — OnTheHouse only, no peer to validate) median.

THE MARKET

Upper Coomera has compounded at 2.7%/yr over 5 years. Median sits in the $1,224,488 (single source — OnTheHouse only, no peer to validate) band today. Properties are sitting on market for 37 days (roughly balanced conditions).

  • Median house: $1,224,488 (single source — OnTheHouse only, no peer to validate) | Units: $922,732
  • Gross yield: 3.6% | Net yield: 2.1%
  • 5yr price CAGR: 2.7%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
  • Population: 27,180 | Owner-occupier rate: 51% | Affluence: Above Average
  • Supply pipeline: Moderate — Strong population growth likely attracting new development approvals

RENTAL SNAPSHOT

  • Vacancy: 2.2% (improving) | Rental demand: High
  • Median weekly rent: $850/wk | Days on market: 37 (stable)
  • Balanced market — vacancy manageable but monitor trend.

SHORT-TERM RENTAL

  • Median nightly rate: $434/night | Occupancy: 44%
  • Estimated annual STR gross: ~$69,720/yr
  • vs long-term rent: $44,200/yr (+58% STR premium — factor in higher management costs)

INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS

  • Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3 (Operational)
  • Transport: Central Park station 3.8km away

BULL CASE

If Upper Coomera maintains 8%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 1.5%, median prices could reach $1,408,161 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.

BEAR CASE

A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Upper Coomera pull back 10-15% from $1,224,488, with vacancy rising to 4.0% and rental yields softening as tenants gain leverage.

KEY RISKS

  • Distance from CBD may limit long-term capital growth potential

COMPARABLE MARKETS

  • Springfield Lakes (QLD): $1,070,949 median, 3.2% yield, 13.0% 1yr growth
  • 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

THE PLAY

Upper Coomera presents a compelling investment opportunity. The combination of solid fundamentals and high rental demand supports entry at current price levels. Proceed with due diligence on specific properties. Target gross yields above 3.6% and prioritise properties with value-add potential. Consider timing entry around the current above_trend phase of the market cycle.

  • Entry range: $1,102,039$1,346,937
  • 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

Pre-gentrification3.5/10
Middle-tier SEIFA — moderate gentrification pressure
High renter base (47%) — room for tenure upgrade as area improves
Active development pipeline (25451 approvals) — supply attracting new residents

Growth Forecast

high confidence
1yr Forecast
2.7%
p.a.
2yr Forecast
2.5%
p.a.
5yr Forecast
2.2%
p.a.

Basis: 5yr CAGR 2.7% + 10yr CAGR 2.2%

Growth drivers
  • +Strong population growth (8.2%/yr) driving demand
  • +Low rental vacancy (2.2%) — constrained supply
Headwinds
  • High supply pipeline (25451 new approvals) — may cap price growth

Suburb Metric Thresholds

4 green5 yellow6 red
Rental Vacancy Rate
2.2 high impact
Days on Market
37 high impact
Weekly Rent (house)
850 medium impact
5yr Price CAGR
2.71 high impact
10yr Price CAGR
2.16 high impact
1yr Price Growth
19.57 medium impact
Population Growth
8.21 high impact
Median Household Income
1932 medium impact
Unemployment Rate
6 medium impact
Public Transport Score
No data medium impact
School Zone Quality
7.7 medium impact
Distance to CBD
52.23 medium impact
SEIFA Advantage/Disadvantage
5 medium impact
Owner Occupier Rate
50.9 medium impact
Gross Rental Yield (%)
3.61 high impact
Net Rental Yield (%)
2.11 high impact

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 2021

SEIFA Index · Postcode 4209

Most disadvantagedLeast disadvantaged

Decile 6 of 10 — Average

Population

74,284

Education (IEO)

5/10

Econ. Resources (IER)

7/10

10-Year Investment Projection

Modelled on Upper Coomera QLD data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.

Pre-filled: $850/wk median rent for Upper Coomera. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.

Schools

In your catchment

Highland Reserve SS
PrimaryGovernment
6.5/10
Upper Coomera State College
SecondaryGovernment
5.3/10

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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Data sourced from ABS, state government property sales, and Airbnb market analytics. For informational purposes only — not financial advice.