Collingwood Park QLD Property Investment

Ipswich · 4301 · Score: 66/100 · Buy

Median House Price
$951K
Rental Yield
3.5%
Vacancy Rate
1.2%
Median Weekly Rent
$650/wk
Median Unit Price
$757K
Population
9,246
Days on Market
58 days
Annual Growth
244.0%

Collingwood Park Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market

Avg Nightly Rate
$397/night
Occupancy Rate
44%
Est. Annual Revenue
$64K

Estimated revenue assumes year-round availability. Non-hosted short-stays are night-capped in some councils (e.g. 60 nights across most of Byron Shire, 180 in Ballina, Muswellbrook and parts of Greater Sydney) and levied in Victoria — the legal cap can cut achievable income well below this figure. Run STR Check for the rules on a specific address.

AI Investment Analysis

Collingwood Park QLD Investment Brief

## 1. Investment Verdict Buy – the Investment Scorecard rates Collingwood Park at 66.0 / 100, the highest single figure we have and the primary driver of the recommendation.

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## 2. Market Overview - Median house price: approximately $951,161 (sole‑source figure from OnTheHouse; not peer‑validated). - Growth trend: not supplied in the data set. - Days on market: not supplied.

*Interpretation:* With a median price near $950k and a solid scorecard, the market appears to sit in a moderate‑price tier that can attract both owner‑occupiers and investors. The lack of growth and DOM data means we cannot definitively say whether buyers or sellers hold the advantage today; investors should treat the market as “data‑light” and monitor upcoming sales statistics.

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## 3. Rental Market - Vacancy rate: not supplied. - Weekly rent: not supplied. - Gross yield: not supplied. - Demand rating: not supplied.

*Interpretation:* Because rental metrics are absent, we cannot calculate a reliable gross yield or assess tenant demand. The Investment Scorecard’s “Buy” rating suggests the suburb still offers attractive fundamentals, but investors should obtain current rental listings and vacancy statistics before committing.

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## 4. Short‑Term Rental Opportunity - STR nightly rate: not supplied. - Occupancy: not supplied. - Estimated annual revenue: not supplied.

*Interpretation:* With no STR data, we cannot model annualised revenue or compare long‑term rental (LTR) versus short‑term rental (STR) profitability. Until local STR performance data becomes available, the safer default is to target LTR, especially given the lack of evidence for a strong tourism‑driven market in Collingwood Park.

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## 5. Infrastructure & Growth Drivers - Known projects: not supplied. - Transport links: not supplied. - Employment base: not supplied.

*Interpretation:* The data set does not list any specific infrastructure or employment catalysts. The suburb’s median price and the positive scorecard imply a baseline level of amenity, but investors should verify upcoming council‑approved developments, road upgrades, or major employer expansions before finalising a purchase.

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## 6. Bull Case If future data confirms:

  • Median price growth of 5 %‑7 % per annum,
  • Rental yields rising above 5 % gross, and
  • Infrastructure projects that improve connectivity,

then the suburb could see capital appreciation of $50,000‑$80,000 on a $951k property over a 12‑month horizon, plus a solid rental cash flow. These figures are illustrative; they depend on the emergence of the missing market metrics.

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## 7. Risks - Data insufficiency: the sole‑source median price lacks peer validation, creating valuation uncertainty. - Vacancy risk: without vacancy statistics, an investor cannot gauge the likelihood of prolonged empty periods. - Supply pipeline: absent information on new housing approvals means we cannot assess future oversupply risk. - Interest‑rate sensitivity: at a median price near $950k, any rate rise could pressure cash‑flow calculations, especially if yields are lower than anticipated.

*Note:* Proximity to the CBD is not listed as a risk; if the suburb lies within 5 km of the city centre, that would be a positive attribute.

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## 8. The Play - Entry range: target purchases around the median price of ≈ $951,161, adjusting downwards if a discount to the sole‑source figure appears in listings. - Minimum yield to target: aim for a gross rental yield of at least 5 % once reliable rent data becomes available. - Watch signals: 1. Release of peer‑validated median price data. 2. Publication of local vacancy and rent figures. 3. Council announcements of new transport or employment projects. - Recommended strategy: acquire a property at or below the median price, conduct a thorough rental market audit, and hold for a 3‑5 year horizon while monitoring the above signals. If STR data later shows strong occupancy and nightly rates, consider a mixed‑use approach, but default to LTR until evidence supports a shift.

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*Because the dataset is limited to a single median price and an overall scorecard, the analysis leans heavily on the 66 / 100 “Buy” rating while flagging the need for additional market intelligence before committing capital.*

Gentrification Index

Early gentrification signals5.5/10
▲Low socioeconomic base — classic gentrification precondition
—Outer suburban location (23.8km to CBD) — slower gentrification cycle
▲High renter base (52%) — room for tenure upgrade as area improves
▲Active development pipeline (13080 approvals) — supply attracting new residents
▲Strong public transport infrastructure — supports walkable gentrification

Growth Forecast

high confidence
1yr Forecast
3.9%
p.a.
2yr Forecast
3.6%
p.a.
5yr Forecast
3.1%
p.a.

Basis: 5yr CAGR 3.2% + 10yr CAGR 2.9%

Growth drivers
  • +Strong population growth (5.3%/yr) driving demand
  • +Very tight rental market (vacancy 1.2%) — upward price pressure
  • +Premium transport infrastructure — supports long-term capital growth
Headwinds
  • −High supply pipeline (13080 new approvals) — may cap price growth

Suburb Metric Thresholds

5 green4 yellow7 red
Rental Vacancy Rate
1.2 high impact
Days on Market
58 high impact
Weekly Rent (house)
650 medium impact
5yr Price CAGR
3.23 high impact
10yr Price CAGR
2.93 high impact
1yr Price Growth
244 medium impact
Population Growth
5.28 high impact
Median Household Income
1556 medium impact
Unemployment Rate
8.7 medium impact
Public Transport Score
18 medium impact
School Zone Quality
5.3 medium impact
Distance to CBD
23.76 medium impact
SEIFA Advantage/Disadvantage
2 medium impact
Owner Occupier Rate
45.9 medium impact
Gross Rental Yield (%)
3.55 high impact
Net Rental Yield (%)
2.05 high impact

Macro Environment

Macro Indicators

Cash Rate

4.35%

▲ 0.25%

Cash rate as at 2026-05-06 · Credit data 2026-07

Suburb Supply & Demand

Suburb Supply Pipeline — New Dwelling Approvals

2,170

2020

2,852

2021

2,330

2022

2,517

2023

3,211

2025

New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply

Socio-Economic Profile

Source: ABS Census 2021

SEIFA Index · Postcode 4301

Most disadvantagedLeast disadvantaged

Decile 2 of 10 — High disadvantage

Population

36,527

Education (IEO)

2/10

Econ. Resources (IER)

2/10

10-Year Investment Projection

Modelled on Collingwood Park QLD data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.

Pre-filled: $650/wk median rent for Collingwood Park. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.

Schools

In your catchment

Collingwood Park SS
PrimaryGovernment
5.1/10
Collingwood Park State Secondary College
SecondaryGovernment
No data

These are the government-school zones containing this suburb centroid. Specific addresses within the suburb may fall in different catchments — confirm with the school directly.

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Data sourced from ABS, state government property sales, and Airbnb market analytics. For informational purposes only — not financial advice.