Point Vernon QLD

Postcode 4655 · Fraser Coast LGA

Point Vernon is a mid-sized suburb in Queensland within the Fraser Coast local government area (postcode 4655). With a population of 5,718, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 52. Households earn a median income of $56K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are professionals, community & personal service, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Point Vernon is $610,000, having grown strongly 7.5% over the past year. Units have a median price of $719,000 (+111.8% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $600. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 5.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,300.

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

From an investment perspective, Point Vernon offers a gross rental yield of 5.1%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($610K/$1.1M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 10.9x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +7.5% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield5.1% High Yield
Price vs State$610K/$1.1M Below Median
Affordability10.9x Stretched
Price Momentum+7.5% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$44,914
Mean Income$56,487
Earners3,127
YoY Change+9.3%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education2/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$610K
7.5% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$719K
111.8% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$340
POPULATION
5,718
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age52
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$1,077
Personal Income /wk$534
Mortgage /mth$1,300
CRIME (Fraser Coast LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)5,445
Total Incidents5,445
Data: 2024