Suburb Deep Dives · 23 October 2026 · 6 min read
Graceville (QLD 4068) in Focus 2026: Is It a Good Investment? R-Score 83/100, 3.2% Yield & Best Streets
Data analysis by the Ripehouse research desk · Reviewed by Anna Cooper, Co-Founder & COO, former Managing Editor of Australian Property Investor Magazine
Is Graceville (QLD 4068) a good suburb to invest in 2026? Our October 2026 quantitative audit scores Graceville at 83/100 (Ranked #2,628 of 15,286 suburbs), with a $1,785,000 median house price (+19.8% 12m), $1100/wk rent (3.2% yield), and 20 top-tier streets scoring 75–100/100.
Market Classification: Affluent Owner-Occupier Upgrader Market · R-Score: 83/100 (National Rank #2,628 of 15,286) · Street Average: 68/100 across 62 streets.
Graceville is an established, high-income owner-occupier market where land scarcity and school/amenity appeal drive long-term capital values ($1,785,000 median). Because gross rental yields sit at 3.2%, this is not a cashflow play—it is a scarcity and land-banking market suited to high-income investors or rentvestors who prioritise street-level prestige and long-term compounding over immediate net yield.
“I’d pay close attention to the holding-cost maths here. A reported $994 weekly pre-tax shortfall at 80% LVR is not a minor rounding error, even with 1.6% vacancy. Street scores are useful for narrowing the search, but they do not make a 3.2% gross yield suddenly generous.”
Below is our full October 2026 quantitative and street-level breakdown for Graceville (QLD 4068), combining 36 months of settled price and rental history from our Aurora research warehouse, council-level supply and employment data for Brisbane (QLD), and block-by-block ABS 2021 Census SA1 tenure and yield rankings across 2,734 residential addresses.
1. Graceville (QLD) 3-Year Market Trajectory & 27-Indicator R-Score (October 2026)
Over the past 12 months, Graceville’s median house price moved +19.8% (from $1,490,000 to $1,785,000), bringing its 3-year cumulative price movement to +12.1% (from $1,593,000 three years ago). On the rental side, median weekly asking rents moved +4.8% over the past year to $1100/wk (+20.6% over 36 months), equating to a 3.2% gross rental yield. Compared with 12 months ago—when Graceville carried an R-Score of 83/100—its current composite R-Score of 83/100 represents a +0-point shift in underlying market pressure.
| Indicator / R-Score Pillar | Graceville (QLD) Current | 12-Month / 36-Month Context |
|---|---|---|
| Composite Suburb R-Score | 83 / 100 | Ranked #2,628 of 15,286 suburbs (was 83/100 12m ago) |
| Median House Price | $1,785,000 | 12m change: +19.8% · 36m change: +12.1% |
| Median Weekly Rent & Gross Yield | $1100/wk (3.2%) | 12m rent change: +4.8% · 36m rent change: +20.6% |
| Rental Vacancy & Days on Market | 1.6% vacancy | Median selling time: 51 days on market (1.5% vacancy is the tight-market line) |
| Pillar 1: Buyer Demand | 29 / 100 | Measures days-on-market compression, vendor discounting & sales velocity |
| Pillar 2: Supply & Ownership | 34 / 100 | Measures stock on market, building approvals vs stock & owner-occupier share |
| Pillar 3: Price Momentum | 78 / 100 | Measures short/medium-term price velocity vs Brisbane & QLD |
| Pillar 4: Yield Pressure | 58 / 100 | Measures gross rental yield, rent trajectory & vacancy compression |
2. The “Two-Speed Suburb” Test: Best & Worst Streets in Graceville (QLD)
Why do two 4-bedroom houses in Graceville achieve completely different bank valuations and tenant quality? Because suburb medians blend every pocket together. When we map all 2,734 addresses across 62 streets in Graceville through G-NAF to their ABS 2021 Census SA1 blocks, the suburb splits into three distinct tiers:
- Strong Street Profile (Score 75–100): 20 streets (44% of scored streets) pass both ABS Census tenure tests (owner-occupiers >65% and public housing ≤5%) plus at least one—or both—of the Graceville rent and yield benchmarks.
- Mid / Mixed Street Profile (Score 50–74): 25 streets pass the core owner-occupier and public-housing thresholds but sit below the suburb median on weekly rent or yield.
- Weaker / Caution Street Profile (Score 0–25): 0 streets fail one or both census tenure thresholds—meaning either owner-occupation sits at or below 65% or state/community public housing exceeds 5% on those specific SA1 blocks.
Top 5 Highest-Scoring Streets in Graceville (QLD)
These streets sit in SA1 census blocks with high homeowner pride of ownership, minimal social housing concentration, and strong block-level rents (inspect all 62 streets in Graceville):
| Top Street in Graceville | Street Score | Addresses | Owner-Occupiers | Public Housing | SA1 Rent & Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Dan Street | 100/100 | 44 | 75% | 0% | $1248/wk (4%) |
| #2 Frank Street | 100/100 | 44 | 75% | 0% | $1248/wk (4%) |
| #3 Appel Street | 100/100 | 40 | 75% | 0% | $1248/wk (4%) |
| #4 Connors Street | 100/100 | 39 | 75% | 0% | $1248/wk (4%) |
| #5 Evadne Street | 100/100 | 37 | 75% | 0% | $1248/wk (4%) |
Streets Where Block-Level Tenure Trails the Graceville Average
By contrast, the streets below run through SA1 census blocks that fail one or more of our tenure or rental tests. A lower Street Score is not a judgement of any individual house, but it highlights where higher renter turnover or public housing concentration exists within Graceville:
| Caution Street Sample | Street Score | Addresses | Owner-Occupiers | Public Housing | SA1 Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandon Street | 50/100 | 79 | 76% | 1.9% | $863/wk |
| Seng Street | 50/100 | 17 | 76% | 1.9% | $863/wk |
| Allardyce Street | 50/100 | 67 | 77% | 0% | $675/wk |
3. Economic & Supply Drivers in Brisbane Council (Queensland)
Graceville sits within the Brisbane Local Government Area, which has a residential population of approximately 1,375,301 (+7.3% population movement over the past 3 years) and 464,327 total dwellings. Three council-level fundamentals shape Graceville’s medium-term outlook:
- Local Employment Diversity (ABS Census): The largest employment sectors across Brisbane are Health Care and Social Assistance (13%), Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (10%), Education and Training (9%), Public Administration and Safety (8%). Multi-sector employment reduces reliance on any single employer or commodity cycle.
- New Building Approvals vs. Existing Stock: Over the latest 12-month financial year, Brisbane approved 1.8% new dwelling stock (~9,237.322 dwellings). Because annual additions sit under 1.8% of stock, incoming supply is constrained relative to tenant and buyer demand.
- Tracked Infrastructure Pipeline: Brisbane currently has $66.2 billion in tracked major infrastructure projects (placing it in the 100th percentile of Australian councils).
4. Worked Cashflow, Deposit & 80% LVR Stress-Test for Graceville (October 2026)
What does it actually cost to acquire and hold a typical house in Graceville at today’s median price of $1,785,000 and median rent of $1100/wk? Below is the baseline 80% Loan-to-Value Ratio (LVR) model we use to stress-test serviceability before shortlisting a property:
| Cashflow & Capital Item | Graceville Worked Figure | Assumptions & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase Price (Suburb Median) | $1,785,000 | Settled house median as of October 2026 |
| 20% Deposit + Est. Stamp Duty & Costs | $442,680 | $357,000 deposit (80% LVR) + ~$85,680 stamp duty, legal & inspection allowance (can be funded via usable home equity) |
| 80% LVR Loan Amount | $1,428,000 | Standard no-LMI investor loan threshold |
| Gross Annual Rental Income | $57,200/yr ($1100/wk) | 3.2% gross rental yield before vacancies and expenses |
| Est. Annual Interest + Operating Costs | $108,885/yr | Assumes 6.25% interest-only ($89,250/yr) + ~1.1% for council rates, insurance & property management ($19,635/yr) |
| Pre-Tax Weekly Cashflow Position | -$994/wk top-up | Before tax deductions / depreciation (confirm post-tax position with your accountant) |
5. Who Should Buy in Graceville—And 3 Rules Before You Make an Offer
High Land Scarcity and Deep Homeowner Wealth, But Cashflow-Intensive. Based on our October 2026 data, Graceville is best suited to higher-income professionals, medical practitioners, and upgraders with strong cashflow buffers targeting scarce land in an owner-occupier dominated suburb.
- Never Buy Blind on the Suburb Median: In Graceville, 0 streets score below 50/100 on our census tenure and yield tests. Always run the exact street through the Graceville Street Score Hub and target the 20 streets scoring 75–100/100.
- Check Lot-Level Overlays (Flood, Bushfire, Slope & Easements): Even on a 100/100 streetlike Dan Street, individual lots can carry overland flow paths, steep gradients, or sewer easements that restrict granny-flat additions or spike insurance premiums.
- Price Against Street-Matched Settled Comparables: Do not let a selling agent justify an asking price on a 25/100 street using comparable sales from a 100/100 street. Compare settled sales within the same SA1 Street Score band.
If there's a specific street you're weighing up right now, check its Street Score first — it's free, takes ten seconds, and tells you whether that street is pulling the suburb average up or riding on it.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Graceville (QLD 4068) a good suburb for property investment in 2026?
As of October 2026, Graceville (QLD 4068) scores 83/100 on the 27-indicator Ripehouse R-Score (ranked #2,628 of 15,286 Australian suburbs). It is classified as a Affluent Owner-Occupier Upgrader Market with a median house price of $1,785,000, median rent of $1100/wk (3.2% gross yield), and vacancy rate of 1.6%.
How have house prices and rents performed in Graceville over the past 1 to 3 years?
Over the past 12 months, Graceville’s median house price moved +19.8% to $1,785,000, and +12.1% over the past 36 months. Median weekly asking rents moved +4.8% over the past year to $1100/wk (3.2% gross yield).
What are the highest and lowest scoring streets in Graceville, QLD?
Across 62 streets (2,734 addresses) in Graceville, 20 streets score 75 to 100 on the Ripehouse Street Score, led by Dan Street (100/100, 75% owner-occupied), Frank Street (100/100, 75% owner-occupied), Appel Street (100/100, 75% owner-occupied). Meanwhile, 0 streets score below 50 due to lower owner-occupation or public housing concentration above 5%.
How much deposit and weekly cashflow is needed to buy a median house in Graceville?
At Graceville’s median house price of $1,785,000, an 80% LVR purchase ($1,428,000 loan) requires approximately $442,680 in cash or usable home equity ($357,000 deposit plus around $85,680 for stamp duty and acquisition costs). At $1100/wk rent and a 6.25% interest-only benchmark, estimated pre-tax cashflow is -$994/wk before tax deductions.
What is the housing supply pipeline and economic profile of Brisbane Council?
Graceville is located in the Brisbane (QLD) Local Government Area (population around 1,375,301, +7.3% 3yr growth). Annual building approvals sit at 1.8% of existing dwelling stock. Tracked major infrastructure spend is $66.2B. Top employment sectors are Health Care and Social Assistance (13%), Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (10%), Education and Training (9%).
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