Andergrove QLD

Postcode 4740 · Mackay LGA

Andergrove is a mid-sized suburb in Queensland within the Mackay local government area (postcode 4740). With a population of 9,924, the suburb has a mix of young professionals and families with a median age of 36. Households earn a median income of $90K per year, with an average household size of 2.5 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, professionals, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Andergrove is $490,000, having surged 14% over the past year. Units have a median price of $388,000 (+10.7% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $650. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 6.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,647.

Andergrove is served by 3 schools, including 2 primary, 1 secondary. The average ICSEA score is 917, which is below the national average of 1,000. The crime rate in the Mackay LGA is moderate at 6,509 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Andergrove offers a gross rental yield of 6.9%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($490K/$1.1M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 5.4x is considered affordable. House prices have moved +14.0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield6.9% High Yield
Price vs State$490K/$1.1M Below Median
Affordability5.4x Affordable
Price Momentum+14.0% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$65,711
Mean Income$76,530
Earners10,721
YoY Change+6.3%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage4/10
Education2/10
Economic3/10
Disadvantage3/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$490K
14% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$388K
10.7% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$350
POPULATION
9,924
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age36
Household Size2.5
HH Income /wk$1,735
Personal Income /wk$835
Mortgage /mth$1,647
CRIME (Mackay LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)6,509
Total Incidents6,509
SCHOOLS (3)
Avg ICSEA917
Total Students955
Government2
Catholic1
Pioneer State High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 875
Andergrove State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 887
MacKillop Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 990
Data: 2024