Karana Downs QLD

Postcode 4306 · Brisbane LGA

Karana Downs is a smaller suburb in Queensland within the Brisbane local government area (postcode 4306). With a population of 3,800, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 41. Households earn a median income of $117K per year, with an average household size of 2.8 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Karana Downs is $915,000, having grown strongly 9.3% over the past year. Units have a median price of $540,000 (+8% YoY). The median weekly rent is $400 (Census 2021). This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,800.

Karana Downs is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 1048, which is around the national average of 1,000. The crime rate in the Brisbane LGA is moderate at 6,244 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Karana Downs offers a gross rental yield of 2.3%, rated as low yield. Property prices are near the state median ($915K/$1.1M). The price-to-income ratio of 7.8x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +9.3% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.3% Low Yield
Price vs State$915K/$1.1M Near Median
Affordability7.8x Moderate
Price Momentum+9.3% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$67,617
Mean Income$79,631
Earners4,268
YoY Change+6.7%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage9/10
Education9/10
Economic9/10
Disadvantage9/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$915K
9.3% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$540K
8% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$400
POPULATION
3,800
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age41
Household Size2.8
HH Income /wk$2,255
Personal Income /wk$948
Mortgage /mth$1,800
CRIME (Brisbane LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)6,244
Total Incidents6,244
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA1048
Total Students559
Government1
Mount Crosby State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1048
Data: 2024