Slade Point QLD Property Investment
Mackay · 4740 · Score: 52/100 · Hold
Slade Point Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
Slade Point QLD Investment Brief
## 1. Investment Verdict Hold – the decisive figure is the 5.7 % gross rental yield, which sits comfortably above the national average for established suburbs and underpins a solid income stream.
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## 2. Market Overview - Median house price: $623,431 - Median unit price: $533,690
Price growth - 1‑year growth: +8.4 % - 5‑year CAGR: +0.8 % per year (very modest) - 3‑year forecast: +13.5 %
Days on market: *Data not provided*
Signal: The market shows a short‑term price surge (8.4 % in the last year) but a flat long‑term trend (0.8 % CAGR). With no days‑on‑market figure, we can’t gauge buyer urgency, but the mixed growth picture suggests a balanced market – neither a buyer’s nor a seller’s market dominates at the moment.
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## 3. Rental Market - Median weekly rent: $680 - Gross rental yield: 5.7 %
*Vacancy rate* and *demand rating* are not supplied, so we can’t quantify vacancy risk or demand strength. Nonetheless, a 5.7 % yield indicates that rental income is strong enough to cover most financing costs and still deliver a respectable return for investors focused on cash flow.
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## 4. Short‑Term Rental Opportunity No STR data (nightly rate, occupancy, or annual revenue) are provided. Consequently we cannot calculate an STR gross yield or compare it to the long‑term rental (LTR) return. With the current 5.7 % LTR yield, LTR remains the safer, data‑backed option until STR metrics become available.
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## 5. Infrastructure & Growth Drivers The dataset does not list any specific infrastructure projects, transport upgrades, or major employers in Slade Point. Without those details we cannot assess external demand drivers or constraints.
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## 6. Bull Case If the 3‑year growth forecast of +13.5 % materialises:
| Asset | Current Median | Forecasted 3‑yr Price | Absolute Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | $623,431 | ≈ $707,600 (623,431 × 1.135) | ≈ $84,200 |
| Unit | $533,690 | ≈ $605,300 (533,690 × 1.135) | ≈ $71,600 |
Assuming rents stay at $680 wk, the gross yield would improve as capital appreciation adds to the investor’s equity, pushing total returns well above the current 5.7 % yield.
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## 7. Risks | Risk | Detail (numbers where available) | |------|-----------------------------------| | Vacancy risk | Vacancy rate not disclosed – a sudden rise could erode the 5.7 % yield. | | Single‑employer dependency | No employment‑base data – if the suburb relies heavily on one sector, a downturn could affect both price and rent. | | Supply pipeline | No information on upcoming housing supply; a surge in new dwellings could pressure rents and prices. | | Interest‑rate sensitivity | With a 5.7 % yield, higher borrowing costs could compress net cash flow, especially if rates climb sharply. |
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8. The Play
| Element | Guidance |
|---|---|
| Entry range | House ≈ $623,000 – $630,000; Unit ≈ $533,000 – $540,000 (use median as benchmark). |
| Minimum yield target | ≥ 5.7 % gross (to match the suburb’s current income profile). |
| Watch signals | • Any published vacancy data.<br>• Changes in days‑on‑market.<br>• Announcement of new infrastructure or large‑scale developments.<br>• Interest‑rate movements and their impact on financing costs. |
| Recommended strategy | • Hold existing positions to capture the solid 5.7 % cash‑flow yield.<br>• For new investors, consider entering at or below the median price to secure the target yield.<br>• Prioritise long‑term rental (LTR) until reliable short‑term rental (STR) data become available.<br>• Monitor the 3‑year growth forecast and any emerging infrastructure news; a positive shift could justify a modest acquisition premium. |
*All statements are based solely on the data supplied.*
Gentrification Index
Growth Forecast
high confidenceBasis: 5yr CAGR 0.8% + 10yr CAGR 2.0%
- +Premium transport infrastructure — supports long-term capital growth
- −High supply pipeline (2359 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 2026-05
Suburb Supply & Demand
Suburb Supply Pipeline — New Dwelling Approvals
350
2020
667
2021
468
2022
324
2023
550
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 4740
Decile 5 of 10 — Average
Population
85,500
Education (IEO)
3/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
5/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Slade Point QLD data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $680/wk median rent for Slade Point. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
Schools
In your catchment
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Nearby Suburbs
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