Calamvale QLD

Postcode 4116 · Brisbane LGA

Calamvale is a well-established suburb in Queensland within the Brisbane local government area (postcode 4116). With a population of 17,994, the suburb has a mix of young professionals and families with a median age of 34. Households earn a median income of $97K per year, with an average household size of 3 people. The most common occupations are professionals, clerical & administrative, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are Chinese, English, Australian.

The median house price in Calamvale is $1.2 million, having surged 24.2% over the past year. Units have a median price of $601,000 (+18% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $675. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,733.

Calamvale is served by 3 schools, including 2 combined, 1 special. The average ICSEA score is 1023, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 33 bus stops. The crime rate in the Brisbane LGA is moderate at 6,244 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Calamvale offers a gross rental yield of 2.9%, rated as low yield. Property prices are near the state median ($1.2M/$1.1M). The price-to-income ratio of 12.6x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +24.2% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.9% Low Yield
Price vs State$1.2M/$1.1M Near Median
Affordability12.6x Stretched
Price Momentum+24.2% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$51,355
Mean Income$62,498
Earners15,955
YoY Change+5.1%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage6/10
Education8/10
Economic6/10
Disadvantage8/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$1.2M
24.2% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$601K
18% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$410
POPULATION
17,994
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age34
Household Size3
HH Income /wk$1,874
Personal Income /wk$783
Mortgage /mth$1,733
CRIME (Brisbane LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)6,244
Total Incidents6,244
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops33
SCHOOLS (3)
Avg ICSEA1023
Total Students3,169
Government2
Independent1
Calamvale Community CollegeCombined · Government · ICSEA 1026
Wisdom CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1050
Calamvale Special SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 992
Data: 2024