Macleay Island Property Investment Overview

Suburb research data for Macleay Island, QLD 4184 — median prices, rental yield and suburb signals. General information only.

Government Public Data Price 2024 Rent 2026
Median House Price
$306,000
2024 data · estimate
Gross Rental Yield
8.3%
Weekly Rent
$490
Renter Demand
30%
of residents rent
Vacancy Rate
4.4%
High — soft demand
Population
3,193
Suburb residents

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📍 Suburb Overview

State QLD
Postcode 4184
Median house price $306,000
Median unit price
Weekly rent (median) $490/wk (unlock cashflow model)
Gross yield 8.3% (unlock risk & score)
Renter % 30.0%
Vacancy rate 4.37%
Population 3,193
Median household income $39,260/yr
Owner-occupied 70.0%
Median age 62 yrs
Total dwellings 1,139

🛡️ Safety & Crime

Reported crime level Higher reported crime
Incidents / 1,000 residents 72

Macleay Island shows above-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: Low Low

Limited recent transactions — the price is an estimate, not transaction-verified. Treat as a starting point.

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

⚠️ High vacancy (4.4%) — softer rental demand
⚠️ Price is an estimate — limited recent transaction data available
⚠️ Higher reported crime (72 incidents/1,000 residents) — QLD reported data 2024
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Price History

We only chart a price trend when the underlying source data is consistent enough to be reliable. For this suburb, the current median above reflects the latest data we can stand behind.

🏫 Schools

Schools in suburb 1
Primary 1
Secondary 0
Schools in Macleay Island
MacLeay Island State School Primary · Government
School locations from state education departments / ACARA. List reflects schools located within the suburb.

🔄 Compare & Explore

Macleay Island's 8.3% 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
Bongaree, QLD
8.5% yield
$335,000
Caloundra, QLD
8.5% yield
$397,000
Pialba, QLD
8.5% yield
$378,000
Tin Can Bay, QLD
8.3% yield
$297,000
Woorim, QLD
8.0% yield
$375,000
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💰 Cashflow Snapshot

80% LVR · 6.2% interest · indicative only — not financial advice
Purchase price $306,000
Deposit (20%) $61,200
Loan (80% LVR) $244,800
Weekly rent $490/wk
Annual rent income $25,480/yr
Est. annual interest -$••,•••
Mgmt fees + costs -$•,•••
Est. net cashflow +/- $••,•••/yr
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is Macleay Island a good suburb to invest in?

Macleay Island has an average renter proportion. 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 Macleay Island?

The median house price in Macleay Island is approximately $306,000 based on 2024 public data (estimate — limited transaction evidence available).

What is the rental yield in Macleay Island?

The indicative gross rental yield in Macleay Island is 8.3%, based on a median weekly rent of $490 against a median price of $306,000. This is general data only — actual yields vary by property, condition and market timing.

How does Macleay Island compare to other suburbs?

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Is Macleay Island a safe suburb?

Macleay Island shows above-average reported crime compared with other suburbs in QLD, based on 2024 state police data. The reported crime rate is about 72 incidents per 1,000 residents. Always check current local crime statistics before deciding.

What schools are in Macleay Island?

Macleay Island has 1 known school, including MacLeay Island State School. Catchments and enrolment policies change — confirm directly with each school.

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