Dicky Beach Property Investment Overview

Suburb research data for Dicky Beach, QLD 4551 — median prices, rental yield and suburb signals. General information only.

Government Public Data Price 2024 Rent 2026
Median House Price
$536,000
2024 data · estimate
Gross Rental Yield
8.0%
Weekly Rent
$825
Renter Demand
41%
of residents rent
Vacancy Rate
1.0%
Low — tight market
Population
1,921
Suburb residents

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📍 Suburb Overview

State QLD
Postcode 4551
Median house price $536,000
Median unit price
Weekly rent (median) $825/wk (unlock cashflow model)
Gross yield 8.0% (unlock risk & score)
Renter % 40.7%
Vacancy rate 0.97%
Population 1,921
Median household income $68,744/yr
Owner-occupied 59.3%
Median age 53 yrs
Total dwellings 545

🛡️ Safety & Crime

Reported crime level Moderate reported crime
Incidents / 1,000 residents 38

Dicky Beach shows around-average reported crime compared with other QLD suburbs, based on 2024 state police data.

Source: QLD police / crime statistics. Reported offences vary by category and reporting practices — check current local figures before deciding.

Investment Signals

Confidence: High High

Multiple core metrics are available, including price, rent/yield and population or demand indicators.

Last updated: 2026 · Public suburb-level data coverage varies by location and source. Verify current figures before making property decisions.

Low vacancy (1.0%) — tight rental market
⚠️ Price is an estimate — limited recent transaction data available
🔵 Moderate reported crime (38 incidents/1,000 residents) — QLD reported data 2024
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Price History

Source: QLD_ABS_Projected. Suburb-level medians — not individual sale prices.

🏫 Schools

Schools in suburb 1
Primary 1
Secondary 1
Schools in Dicky Beach
Currimundi Special School Combined · Government
School locations from state education departments / ACARA. List reflects schools located within the suburb.

🔄 Compare & Explore

Dicky Beach's 8.0% gross rental yield is above the QLD median of 3.8%, across 1,067 QLD suburbs with public data.

Similar suburbs in QLD by price range, ranked by yield:

Sandstone Point, QLD
9.1% yield
$390,000
Coombabah, QLD
8.8% yield
$442,000
Caloundra, QLD
8.5% yield
$397,000
Pialba, QLD
8.5% yield
$378,000
Tewantin, QLD
8.4% yield
$512,000
Forest Glen, QLD
8.3% yield
$562,000
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💰 Cashflow Snapshot

80% LVR · 6.2% interest · indicative only — not financial advice
Purchase price $536,000
Deposit (20%) $107,200
Loan (80% LVR) $428,800
Weekly rent $825/wk
Annual rent income $42,900/yr
Est. annual interest -$••,•••
Mgmt fees + costs -$•,•••
Est. net cashflow +/- $••,•••/yr
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dicky Beach a good suburb to invest in?

Dicky Beach has an average renter proportion and a low vacancy rate, suggesting tight rental demand. Use this data as a research signal only. Always conduct property-level due diligence and seek independent professional advice before making any investment decision.

What is the median house price in Dicky Beach?

The median house price in Dicky Beach is approximately $536,000 based on 2024 public data (estimate — limited transaction evidence available).

What is the rental yield in Dicky Beach?

The indicative gross rental yield in Dicky Beach is 8.0%, based on a median weekly rent of $825 against a median price of $536,000. This is general data only — actual yields vary by property, condition and market timing.

How does Dicky Beach compare to other suburbs?

Use the suburb comparison tool to compare Dicky Beach against other Australian suburbs by price, yield, vacancy and renter demand.

Is Dicky Beach a safe suburb?

Dicky Beach shows around-average reported crime compared with other suburbs in QLD, based on 2024 state police data. The reported crime rate is about 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. Always check current local crime statistics before deciding.

What schools are in Dicky Beach?

Dicky Beach has 1 known school, including Currimundi Special School. Catchments and enrolment policies change — confirm directly with each school.

Where does PropertyScoutAU get its suburb data?

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