West End QLD Property Investment

West End has compounded at 1.9%/yr over 5 years. Median sits in the $2,205,042 (single source — OnTheHouse only, no peer to validate) band today. Properties are sitting on market for 18 days (sellers have the leverage).

• Median house: $2,205,042 (single source — OnTheHouse only, no peer to validate) | Units: $1,074,257
• Gross yield: 2.2% | Net yield: 0.7%
• 5yr price CAGR: 1.9%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
• Population: 35,246 | Owner-occupier rate: 36% | Affluence: Very High

• Supply pipeline: Moderate — Strong population growth likely attracting new development approvals

• Vacancy: 1.2% (improving) | Rental demand: Very High
• Median weekly rent: $950/wk | Days on market: 18 (improving)
• Landlord market — rents likely to keep rising.

• Median nightly rate: $463/night | Occupancy: 44%
• Estimated annual STR gross: ~$74,398/yr
• vs long-term rent: $49,400/yr (+51% STR premium — factor in higher management costs)

• Cross River Rail (Brisbane) (Under Construction)
• Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games Infrastructure (Announced)
• Cross River Rail (under_construction)
• Bruce Highway Upgrade Program (Under Construction)
• Transport: Duaringa station 44.1km away

If West End maintains 9%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 0.8%, median prices could reach $2,535,798 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.

A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in West End pull back 10-15% from $2,205,042, with vacancy rising to 2.2% and rental yields softening as tenants gain leverage.

• Premium price point limits buyer pool and increases interest rate sensitivity
• - Distance from CBD may limit long-term capital growth potential

• Sheldon (QLD): $1,826,105 median, 1.8% yield, 10.9% 1yr growth
• Wilston (QLD): $1,992,493 median, 2.1% yield, 2.8% 1yr growth
• Wishart (QLD): $1,618,366 median, 2.6% yield, 23.1% 1yr growth

West End presents a compelling investment opportunity. The combination of solid fundamentals and very high rental demand supports entry at current price levels. Proceed with due diligence on specific properties. Target gross yields above 2.2% and prioritise properties with value-add potential. Consider timing entry around the current recovery phase of the market cycle.

• Entry range: $1,984,538 – $2,425,546
• 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.