Seven Hills QLD Property Investment
Brisbane · 4170 · Score: 77/100 · Buy
Seven Hills 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.
Seven Hills QLD Investment Brief
BUY — 2.4% gross yield on a $1,385,000–$1,810,011 (sources disagree, range shown — do NOT quote a single number) median.
THE MARKET
Seven Hills has compounded at 4.3%/yr over 5 years. Median sits in the $1,385,000–$1,810,011 (sources disagree, range shown — do NOT quote a single number) band today. Properties are sitting on market for 52 days (buyers have negotiating room).
- Median house: $1,385,000–$1,810,011 (sources disagree, range shown — do NOT quote a single number) | Units: $1,171,007
- Gross yield: 2.4% | Net yield: 0.8%
- 5yr price CAGR: 4.3%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
- Population: 2,732 | Owner-occupier rate: 58% | Affluence: Very High
- Supply pipeline: Moderate — Strong population growth likely attracting new development approvals
RENTAL SNAPSHOT
- Vacancy: 1.2% (improving) | Rental demand: Very High
- Median weekly rent: $810/wk | Days on market: 52 (worsening)
- Landlord market — rents likely to keep rising.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
- Median nightly rate: $427/night | Occupancy: 44%
- Estimated annual STR gross: ~$68,576/yr
- vs long-term rent: $42,120/yr (+63% STR premium — factor in higher management costs)
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- Cross River Rail (Brisbane) (Under Construction)
- Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games Infrastructure (Announced)
- Transport: Well-connected inner-city location
BULL CASE
If Seven Hills maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 0.8%, median prices could reach $2,061,937 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Seven Hills pull back 10-15% from $1,792,989, with vacancy rising to 2.2% and rental yields softening as tenants gain leverage.
KEY RISKS
- No significant risk factors identified for this suburb
COMPARABLE MARKETS
- Sunnybank Hills (QLD): $1,452,673 median, 2.7% yield, 11.2% 1yr growth
- Birkdale (QLD): $1,384,425 median, 2.9% yield, 11.2% 1yr growth
- Sunnybank (QLD): $1,594,248 median, 2.5% yield, 25.3% 1yr growth
THE PLAY
Seven Hills presents a compelling investment opportunity. The combination of solid fundamentals and very high rental demand supports entry at current price levels. Proceed with due diligence on specific properties. Target gross yields above 2.4% and prioritise properties with value-add potential. Consider timing entry around the current stable phase of the market cycle.
- Entry range: $1,613,690 – $1,972,288
- Minimum gross yield to target: 4.5%
- Watch signal: vacancy staying below 2% and days on market falling below 35
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Seek professional advice before making investment decisions.
Gentrification Index
Growth Forecast
high confidenceBasis: 5yr CAGR 4.3% + 10yr CAGR 4.5%
- +Strong population growth (2.7%/yr) driving demand
- +Very tight rental market (vacancy 1.2%) — upward price pressure
- +Premium transport infrastructure — supports long-term capital growth
- −High supply pipeline (39794 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 2026-07
Suburb Supply & Demand
Suburb Supply Pipeline — New Dwelling Approvals
7,221
2020
8,891
2021
8,353
2022
8,044
2023
7,285
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 4170
Decile 10 of 10 — Low disadvantage
Population
28,030
Education (IEO)
10/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
8/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Seven Hills QLD data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $810/wk median rent for Seven Hills. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
Schools
In your catchment
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Nearby Suburbs
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