Pialba Property Investment Overview

Suburb research data for Pialba, QLD 4655 — median prices, rental yield and suburb signals. General information only.

Government Public Data Price 2024 Rent 2026
Median House Price
$378,000
2024 data · estimate
Gross Rental Yield
8.5%
Weekly Rent
$620
Renter Demand
53%
of residents rent
Vacancy Rate
2.6%
Rental market indicator
Population
4,151
Suburb residents

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📍 Suburb Overview

State QLD
Postcode 4655
Median house price $378,000
Median unit price
Weekly rent (median) $620/wk (unlock cashflow model)
Gross yield 8.5% (unlock risk & score)
Renter % 53.0%
Vacancy rate 2.64%
Population 4,151
Median household income $48,464/yr
Owner-occupied 47.0%
Median age 50 yrs
Total dwellings 1,397

🛡️ Safety & Crime

Reported crime level High reported crime
Incidents / 1,000 residents 260

Pialba shows well 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.

🔵 Vacancy 2.6% — balanced rental market
⚠️ Price is an estimate — limited recent transaction data available
🚩 High reported crime (260 incidents/1,000 residents) — QLD reported data 2024
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Price History

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🏫 Schools

Schools in suburb 2
Primary 1
Secondary 1
Schools in Pialba
Pialba State School Primary · Government
Hervey Bay State High School Secondary · Government
School locations from state education departments / ACARA. List reflects schools located within the suburb.

🔄 Compare & Explore

Pialba's 8.5% 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
Bongaree, QLD
8.5% yield
$335,000
Caloundra, QLD
8.5% yield
$397,000
Macleay Island, QLD
8.3% yield
$306,000
Tin Can Bay, QLD
8.3% yield
$297,000
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💰 Cashflow Snapshot

80% LVR · 6.2% interest · indicative only — not financial advice
Purchase price $378,000
Deposit (20%) $75,600
Loan (80% LVR) $302,400
Weekly rent $620/wk
Annual rent income $32,240/yr
Est. annual interest -$••,•••
Mgmt fees + costs -$•,•••
Est. net cashflow +/- $••,•••/yr
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pialba a good suburb to invest in?

Pialba has a high renter proportion (53%). 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 Pialba?

The median house price in Pialba is approximately $378,000 based on 2024 public data (estimate — limited transaction evidence available).

What is the rental yield in Pialba?

The indicative gross rental yield in Pialba is 8.5%, based on a median weekly rent of $620 against a median price of $378,000. This is general data only — actual yields vary by property, condition and market timing.

How does Pialba compare to other suburbs?

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Is Pialba a safe suburb?

Pialba shows well above-average reported crime compared with other suburbs in QLD, based on 2024 state police data. The reported crime rate is about 260 incidents per 1,000 residents. Always check current local crime statistics before deciding.

What schools are in Pialba?

Pialba has 2 known schools, including Pialba State School, Hervey Bay State High School. Catchments and enrolment policies change — confirm directly with each school.

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