Rothwell QLD

Postcode 4022 · Moreton Bay LGA

Rothwell is a mid-sized suburb in Queensland within the Moreton Bay local government area (postcode 4022). With a population of 7,538, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 43. Households earn a median income of $68K per year, with an average household size of 2.5 people. The most common occupations are community & personal service, professionals, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Rothwell is $725,000, having surged 11.5% over the past year. Units have a median price of $448,000 (+19.3% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $620. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,676.

Rothwell is served by 2 schools, including 1 secondary, 1 combined. The average ICSEA score is 1079, which is above the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 1 rail station, 19 bus stops. The crime rate in the Moreton Bay LGA is moderate at 4,652 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Rothwell offers a gross rental yield of 4.4%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($725K/$1.1M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 10.7x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +11.5% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.4% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$725K/$1.1M Below Median
Affordability10.7x Stretched
Price Momentum+11.5% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$52,311
Mean Income$57,921
Earners10,147
YoY Change+7.1%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education3/10
Economic3/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$725K
11.5% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$448K
19.3% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$380
POPULATION
7,538
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age43
Household Size2.5
HH Income /wk$1,305
Personal Income /wk$647
Mortgage /mth$1,676
CRIME (Moreton Bay LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)4,652
Total Incidents4,652
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations1
Bus Stops19
Rothwell station
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA1079
Total Students3,434
Independent2
Mueller CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1078
Grace Lutheran CollegeSecondary · Independent · ICSEA 1080
Data: 2024