Wongaling Beach QLD Property Investment
Cassowary Coast · 4852 · Score: 54/100 · Hold
Wongaling Beach Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
Wongaling Beach QLD Investment Brief
HOLD — 4.7% gross yield on a $758,561 (pending peer validation) median.
THE MARKET
Wongaling Beach has compounded at 1.6%/yr over 5 years. Median sits in the $758,561 (pending peer validation) band today. Properties are sitting on market for 45 days (roughly balanced conditions).
- Median house: $758,561 (pending peer validation) | Units: $392,443
- Gross yield: 4.7% | Net yield: 3.2%
- 5yr price CAGR: 1.6%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
- Population: 1,323 | Owner-occupier rate: 66% | Affluence: Average
- Supply pipeline: Low — Price growth outpacing new supply, limited development pipeline
RENTAL SNAPSHOT
- Vacancy: 3.0% (stable) | Rental demand: Moderate
- Median weekly rent: $680/wk | Days on market: 45 (stable)
- Tenant market — vacancy elevated, negotiate hard on rent.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
- Median nightly rate: $677/night | Occupancy: 44%
- Estimated annual STR gross: ~$108,736/yr
- vs long-term rent: $35,360/yr (+208% STR premium — factor in higher management costs)
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- No major confirmed infrastructure projects on record.
- Transport: Tully station 17.2km away
BULL CASE
If Wongaling Beach maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 2.1%, median prices could reach $872,345 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Wongaling Beach pull back 10-15% from $758,561, 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
- Westwood (QLD): $747,318 median, 2.3% yield, 23.0% 1yr growth
- Atherton (QLD): $608,569 median, 4.6% yield, 12.4% 1yr growth
- Kingaroy (QLD): $591,711 median, 4.8% yield, 15.2% 1yr growth
THE PLAY
Wongaling Beach 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 5.2%.
- Entry range: $682,705 – $834,417
- Minimum gross yield to target: 5.0%
- 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 1.6% + 10yr CAGR 4.5%
- +Above-average population growth (1.9%/yr)
- −High supply pipeline (551 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
55
2020
117
2021
138
2022
105
2023
136
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 4852
Decile 4 of 10 — Average
Population
4,055
Education (IEO)
4/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
3/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Wongaling Beach QLD data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $680/wk median rent for Wongaling Beach. 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.
Nearby Suburbs
Analyse a Property in Wongaling Beach
Get instant STR rules, granny flat feasibility, rental yield, and full investment strategy comparison for any address in Wongaling Beach.
Analyse a Property →Data sourced from ABS, state government property sales, and Airbnb market analytics. For informational purposes only — not financial advice.