Capalaba QLD

Postcode 4157 · Redland LGA

Capalaba is a well-established suburb in Queensland within the Redland local government area (postcode 4157). With a population of 18,002, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 39. Households earn a median income of $91K per year, with an average household size of 2.6 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, professionals, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Capalaba is $825,000, having surged 12.2% over the past year. Units have a median price of $560,000 (+15.5% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $640. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,785.

Capalaba is served by 3 schools, including 2 primary, 1 combined. The average ICSEA score is 1009, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 2 rail stations, 111 bus stops. The crime rate in the Redland LGA is below average at 3,545 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Capalaba offers a gross rental yield of 4.0%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices are near the state median ($825K/$1.1M). The price-to-income ratio of 9.1x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +12.2% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.0% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$825K/$1.1M Near Median
Affordability9.1x Moderate
Price Momentum+12.2% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$60,421
Mean Income$67,439
Earners12,134
YoY Change+5.6%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage5/10
Education4/10
Economic5/10
Disadvantage5/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$825K
12.2% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$560K
15.5% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$385
POPULATION
18,002
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age39
Household Size2.6
HH Income /wk$1,747
Personal Income /wk$804
Mortgage /mth$1,785
CRIME (Redland LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,545
Total Incidents3,545
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations2
Bus Stops111
Capalaba park 'n' ride, platform 1
Capalaba park 'n' ride, platform 2
SCHOOLS (3)
Avg ICSEA1009
Total Students1,709
Government2
Catholic1
Capalaba State CollegeCombined · Government · ICSEA 982
St Luke's Catholic Parish SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1057
Coolnwynpin State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 988
Data: 2024