Craignish QLD

Postcode 4655 · Fraser Coast LGA

Craignish is a smaller suburb in Queensland within the Fraser Coast local government area (postcode 4655). With a population of 2,190, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 47. Households earn a median income of $83K per year, with an average household size of 2.8 people. The most common occupations are professionals, technicians & trades, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Craignish is $953,000, having surged 12.7% over the past year. The median weekly rent is $383 (Census 2021). This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,733.

The crime rate in the Fraser Coast LGA is moderate at 5,445 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Craignish offers a gross rental yield of 2.1%, rated as low yield. Property prices are near the state median ($953K/$1.1M). The price-to-income ratio of 11.4x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +12.7% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.1% Low Yield
Price vs State$953K/$1.1M Near Median
Affordability11.4x Stretched
Price Momentum+12.7% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$50,937
Mean Income$65,574
Earners3,721
YoY Change+0.6%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage5/10
Education4/10
Economic8/10
Disadvantage5/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$953K
12.7% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$383
POPULATION
2,190
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age47
Household Size2.8
HH Income /wk$1,602
Personal Income /wk$653
Mortgage /mth$1,733
CRIME (Fraser Coast LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)5,445
Total Incidents5,445
Data: 2024