Eimeo QLD

Postcode 4740 · Mackay LGA

Eimeo is a smaller suburb in Queensland within the Mackay local government area (postcode 4740). With a population of 3,285, the suburb has a mix of young professionals and families with a median age of 36. Households earn a median income of $120K per year, with an average household size of 2.7 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 Eimeo is $502,000, having grown strongly 8% over the past year. Units have a median price of $350,000 (+14.8% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $680. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 7.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,733.

The crime rate in the Mackay LGA is moderate at 6,509 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Eimeo offers a gross rental yield of 7.0%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($502K/$1.1M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 4.2x is considered affordable. House prices have moved +8.0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield7.0% High Yield
Price vs State$502K/$1.1M Below Median
Affordability4.2x Affordable
Price Momentum+8.0% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$72,477
Mean Income$88,477
Earners9,647
YoY Change+4.4%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage7/10
Education5/10
Economic7/10
Disadvantage7/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$502K
8% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$350K
14.8% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$390
POPULATION
3,285
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age36
Household Size2.7
HH Income /wk$2,304
Personal Income /wk$1031
Mortgage /mth$1,733
CRIME (Mackay LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)6,509
Total Incidents6,509
Data: 2024