Wangan QLD Property Investment

CAUTION — 3.3% gross yield on a $442,357 median.

Wangan has compounded at 3.2%/yr over 5 years — a house that cost $377,898 in 2021 is worth $442,357 today. Properties are sitting on market for 45 days (roughly balanced conditions). At the same growth rate, today's median reaches $517,811 by 2031.

• Median house: $442,357 | Units: $305,042
• Gross yield: 3.3% | Net yield: 1.8%
• 5yr price CAGR: 3.2%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
• Population: 612 | Owner-occupier rate: 63% | Affluence: Low

• Supply pipeline: Low — Price growth outpacing new supply, limited development pipeline

• Vacancy: 3.0% (stable) | Rental demand: Moderate
• Median weekly rent: $280/wk | Days on market: 45 (stable)
• Tenant market — vacancy elevated, negotiate hard on rent.

• Median nightly rate: $365/night | Occupancy: 44%
• Estimated annual STR gross: ~$58,680/yr
• vs long-term rent: $14,560/yr (+303% STR premium — factor in higher management costs)

• No major confirmed infrastructure projects on record.
• Transport: Innisfail station 5.4km away

If Wangan maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 2.1%, median prices could reach $508,711 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.

A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Wangan pull back 10-15% from $442,357, with vacancy rising to 5.0% and rental yields softening as tenants gain leverage.

• Distance from CBD may limit long-term capital growth potential
• - Flood risk: MODERATE (qld_elevation_proxy) — part of the suburb sits near waterways or in a mapped flood-prone area

• Tully (QLD): $394,068 median, 6.3% yield, -0.8% 1yr growth
• Kennedy (QLD): $444,915 median, 1.8% yield, 12.1% 1yr growth
• Yarraman (QLD): $515,179 median, 3.7% yield, 21.1% 1yr growth

Wangan 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: $398,121 – $486,593
• 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.