McDowall QLD

Postcode 4053 · Brisbane LGA

McDowall is a mid-sized suburb in Queensland within the Brisbane local government area (postcode 4053). With a population of 7,612, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 38. Households earn a median income of $129K per year, with an average household size of 2.9 people. The most common occupations are professionals, clerical & administrative, managers. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Irish.

The median house price in McDowall is $1.1 million, having surged 12.2% over the past year. Units have a median price of $645,000 (+9.3% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $800. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,167.

McDowall is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 1120, which is well above the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 21 bus stops. The crime rate in the Brisbane LGA is moderate at 6,244 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, McDowall offers a gross rental yield of 3.8%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices are near the state median ($1.1M/$1.1M). The price-to-income ratio of 8.5x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +12.2% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.8% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$1.1M/$1.1M Near Median
Affordability8.5x Moderate
Price Momentum+12.2% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$69,595
Mean Income$82,792
Earners5,871
YoY Change+6.1%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage10/10
Education10/10
Economic9/10
Disadvantage10/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$1.1M
12.2% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$645K
9.3% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$470
POPULATION
7,612
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age38
Household Size2.9
HH Income /wk$2,486
Personal Income /wk$1059
Mortgage /mth$2,167
CRIME (Brisbane LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)6,244
Total Incidents6,244
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops21
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA1120
Total Students988
Government1
McDowall State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1120
Data: 2024