Kenilworth QLD Property Investment
Gympie · 4574 · Score: 52/100 · Hold
Kenilworth Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
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.
Kenilworth QLD Investment Brief
## 1. Investment Verdict Hold – the suburb scores 52.0 / 100 on the Estait Investment Scorecard, placing it just above the neutral threshold.
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## 2. Market Overview - Median house price: approximately $1,012,500 (pending peer validation). - Growth trend & days on market: *Data not provided.*
*Interpretation:* With a median price in the seven‑figure range and no growth or days‑on‑market figures, the market signal is muted. The pending validation of the median price adds a layer of uncertainty, so buyers should be cautious while sellers cannot yet claim a strong price‑rise narrative.
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## 3. Rental Market - Vacancy rate: *Data not provided.* - Weekly rent: *Data not provided.* - Gross yield: *Data not provided.* - Demand rating: *Data not provided.*
*Interpretation:* Because rental metrics are unavailable, we cannot quantify the income potential or demand pressure. Investors should treat the rental market as “unknown” until local data becomes available.
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## 4. Short‑Term Rental Opportunity - STR nightly rate: *Data not provided.* - Occupancy: *Data not provided.* - Estimated annual revenue: *Data not provided.*
*Interpretation:* With no STR data, we cannot compare long‑term rental (LTR) versus short‑term rental (STR) returns. The prudent stance is to assume LTR is the default unless future STR data suggests otherwise.
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## 5. Infrastructure & Growth Drivers - Known projects, transport, employment base: *Data not provided.*
*Interpretation:* The absence of listed infrastructure or employment drivers means there is no clear catalyst to boost demand at present. Investors should monitor local council releases for any upcoming projects.
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## 6. Bull Case If the median house price is confirmed and the suburb experiences even modest price appreciation (e.g., 3‑5 % annually) and rental yields emerge around 4‑5 % gross, the property could climb to $1.05 – $1.07 million in 12‑24 months, delivering both capital growth and modest income. These figures are illustrative; they depend on future data becoming available.
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## 7. Risks | Risk | Quantified Aspect (if known) | Comment | |------|-----------------------------|---------| | Vacancy risk | *No vacancy rate supplied* | Uncertainty around rental occupancy could depress yields. | | Single‑employer dependency | *No employment data supplied* | Lack of a dominant employer makes the labour market risk ambiguous. | | Supply pipeline | *No new‑build data supplied* | Without knowledge of upcoming supply, oversupply risk cannot be measured. | | Rate sensitivity | – | As with all high‑value properties, rising interest rates could erode affordability and buyer demand. |
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## 8. The Play - Entry price range: around $1,012,500 (median house price, pending validation). - Minimum gross yield to target: *Data not supplied* – set a target based on comparable suburbs (e.g., 4 % gross) once rental figures are known. - Watch signals: 1. Peer‑validated median price confirmation. 2. Release of any local rental statistics (vacancy, weekly rent). 3. Announcement of infrastructure or employment projects by the Sunshine Coast Regional Council. - Recommended strategy: Maintain a Hold position. Acquire further market intelligence before committing additional capital. If the median price validates and rental yields surface at or above the target, consider a Buy to capture upside; if vacancy or oversupply signals emerge, shift to Avoid.
Gentrification Index
Growth Forecast
low confidenceBasis: 5yr CAGR 4.9% + 10yr CAGR 4.4%
- +Above-average population growth (2.0%/yr)
- −Slow market (76 days avg) — buyer hesitancy
- −High supply pipeline (2305 new approvals) — may cap price growth
Suburb Metric Thresholds
Macro Environment
Macro Indicators
Cash Rate
4.35%
▲ 0.25%Cash rate as at 2026-05-06 · Credit data 2026-06
Suburb Supply & Demand
Suburb Supply Pipeline — New Dwelling Approvals
282
2020
529
2021
427
2022
494
2023
573
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 4574
Decile 5 of 10 — Average
Population
1,432
Education (IEO)
4/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
6/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Kenilworth QLD data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $320/wk median rent for Kenilworth. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
Schools
In your catchment
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Nearby Suburbs
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