Looking for a loan?
Compare Investment Home Loans and SMSF Loans
Hover over Tap a data point to see when it was last updated.
Median values are calculated based on data over a 12 month period.
Data is provided by CoreLogic. CoreLogic is a leading provider of consumer, financial and property information, analytics and services to business and government. About this data
Median values are calculated based on data over a 12 month period.
Data is provided by CoreLogic. CoreLogic is a leading provider of consumer, financial and property information, analytics and services to business and government. About this data
Market Report
Scarborough has 206 houses available for sale. The median property price for a house is currently 995,000 with annual capital growth of 6.42 . There were 139 house sales in the past 12 months. On average, houses spend 39 days on market.
If you're thinking about buying an investment property in Scarborough, consider that rental yields for houses are currently 3.35 with an average median rent of 620 weekly. Houses have seen 2.58 growth in the past quarter, and 6.42 growth in the past 12 months.
The size of Scarborough is approximately 3.3 square kilometres. It has 8 parks covering nearly 6.2% of total area. The population of Scarborough in 2011 was 7,985 people. By 2016 the population was 8,704 showing a population growth of 9.0% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Scarborough is 50-59 years.
Households in Scarborough are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Scarborough work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 57% of the homes in Scarborough were owner-occupied compared with 60% in 2016.
Scarborough has 109 units available for sale. The median property price for a unit is currently 747,250 with annual capital growth of 13.56 . There were 100 unit sales in the past 12 months. On average, units spend 29 days on market.
If you're thinking about buying an investment property in Scarborough, consider that rental yields for units are currently 3.86 with an average median rent of 620 weekly. Units have seen 5.25 growth in the past quarter, and 13.56 growth in the past 12 months.
The size of Scarborough is approximately 3.3 square kilometres. It has 8 parks covering nearly 6.2% of total area. The population of Scarborough in 2011 was 7,985 people. By 2016 the population was 8,704 showing a population growth of 9.0% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Scarborough is 50-59 years.
Households in Scarborough are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Scarborough work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 57% of the homes in Scarborough were owner-occupied compared with 60% in 2016.
$suburbContentType.expertReport
Looking to invest or refinance? Compare investor loans or SMSF loans
| Key Market Data | House | Unit |
| Median price | 995,000 | 747,250 |
| Quarterly growth | +2.58 | +5.25 |
| 12-month growth | +6.42 | +13.56 |
| Average annual growth | +12.08 | +9.60 |
| Weekly median rent | 620 | 620 |
| Gross rental yield | 3.35 | 3.86 |
| Number of Sales (12m) | 139 | 100 |
| Avg. Days on Market (12m) | 39 | 29 |
| Key Demographics | 2011 | 2016 |
| Total population | 7,985 | 8,704 |
| Population change (5y) | -18.84 | +9.00 |
| Median household income (p/w) | 973 | 1,166 |
| Household income change (5y) | +3.95 | +19.84 |
| Median age of persons | 45 | 48 |
Demographic Trends
Better understand demographic trends by reviewing the latest suburb demographic data below.
The population of Scarborough was 8,704 in 2016, a +9.00 change compared to 2011.
The predominant age group in Scarborough is 50-59 years.
The population of Scarborough was 8,704 in 2016, a +9.00 change compared to 2011.
The predominant age group in Scarborough is 60-69 years.
Most of the population in Scarborough were born in Australia.
Most of the population in Scarborough were born in Australia.
Most of the population in Scarborough report their religion as No Religion.
Most of the population in Scarborough report their religion as Catholic.
Most of the population in Scarborough report their income range as between 15,000 and 33,000 .
The median household income in Scarborough was 1,166 in 2016, a +19.84 change compared to 2011.
Most of the population in Scarborough report their income range as between 15,000 and 31,000 .
The median household income in Scarborough was 973 in 2011, a +3.95 change compared to 2006.
Most of the population in Scarborough work as Professional.
Most of the population in Scarborough work as Professional.
The chart below demonstrates the various levels of education in Scarborough.
The chart below demonstrates the various levels of education in Scarborough.
Most of the population in Scarborough reached a qualification level of Certificate.
Most of the population in Scarborough reached a qualification level of Certificate.
Get notified when our data is updated.
By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy.
Disclaimers
This publication contains data and statistics provided by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, available at http://www.abs.gov.au/ and reproduced under Creative Commons Attribution 2.5 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.5/au/legalcode.
The CoreLogic Data provided in this publication is of a general nature and should not be construed as specific advice or relied upon in lieu of appropriate professional advice.
While CoreLogic uses commercially reasonable efforts to ensure the CoreLogic Data is current, CoreLogic does not warrant the accuracy, currency or completeness of the CoreLogic Data and to the full extent permitted by law excludes all loss or damage howsoever arising (including through negligence) in connection with the CoreLogic Data.
Based on or contains data provided by the State of Queensland (Department of Resources) 2023. In consideration of the State permitting use of this data you acknowledge and agree that the State gives no warranty in relation to the data (including accuracy, reliability, completeness, currency or suitability) and accepts no liability (including without limitation, liability in negligence) for any loss, damage or costs (including consequential damage) relating to any use of the data. Data must not be used for direct marketing or be used in breach of the privacy laws; more information at www.propertydatacodeofconduct.com.au
This publication reproduces materials and content owned or licenced by RP Data Pty Ltd trading as CoreLogic Asia Pacific (CoreLogic) and may include data, statistics, estimates, indices, photographs, maps, tools, calculators (including their outputs), commentary, reports and other information (CoreLogic Data).
© Copyright 2024. CoreLogic and its licensors are the sole and exclusive owners of all rights, title and interest (including intellectual property rights) the CoreLogic Data contained in this publication. All rights reserved.
Product Data licenced by CoreLogic under a Creative Commons Attribution licence. For details regarding licence, data source, copyright and disclaimers, see https://www.corelogic.com.au/aboutus/thirdpartyrestrictions
Suburb borders rendered using geocodes provided by Openstreetmap.
Need help with an SMSF home loan?
Speak to an SMSF lending specialist