Weipa QLD Property Investment
Aurukun · 4874 · Score: 57/100 · Hold
Weipa Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
Weipa QLD Investment Brief
HOLD — 4.0% gross yield on a $388,000 (single source — OnTheHouse only, no peer to validate) median.
THE MARKET
Weipa has compounded at 1.9%/yr over 5 years. Median sits in the $388,000 (single source — OnTheHouse only, no peer to validate) band today. Properties are sitting on market for 45 days (roughly balanced conditions).
- Median house: $388,000 (single source — OnTheHouse only, no peer to validate) | Units: $0
- Gross yield: 4.0% | Net yield: 2.5%
- 5yr price CAGR: 1.9%/yr | 3yr forecast: 1.7%/yr
- Population: 5,603 | Owner-occupier rate: 27% | Affluence: Above Average
- Supply pipeline: Moderate — Development activity consistent with long-term averages
RENTAL SNAPSHOT
- Vacancy: 3.0% (stable) | Rental demand: Moderate
- Median weekly rent: $295/wk | Days on market: 45 (stable)
- Tenant market — vacancy elevated, negotiate hard on rent.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
- Median nightly rate: $258/night | Occupancy: 40%
- Estimated annual STR gross: ~$37,984/yr
- vs long-term rent: $15,340/yr (+148% STR premium — factor in higher management costs)
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- No major confirmed infrastructure projects on record.
- Transport: Standard suburban transport access
BULL CASE
If Weipa maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 2.1%, median prices could reach $446,200 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Weipa pull back 10-15% from $388,000, 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
- - Flood risk: MODERATE (qld_elevation_proxy) — part of the suburb sits near waterways or in a mapped flood-prone area
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
Weipa 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: $349,200 – $426,800
- 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
high confidenceBasis: 5yr CAGR 1.9% + 10yr CAGR 4.5%
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
0
2020
16
2021
2
2022
0
2023
17
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 4874
Decile 3 of 10 — High disadvantage
Population
5,603
Education (IEO)
3/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
1/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Weipa QLD data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $295/wk median rent for Weipa. 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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