Malanda — Houses

NEUTRAL
QLD 4885 House Rank #35 of 38 in Cairns
$555K
Median House Price · recent comparable sales
DEMAND LIQUIDITY AFFORD GROWTH YIELD SUPPLY
VERDICT
NEUTRAL
DEMAND
0 buyers/listing
Weak
LIQUIDITY
30d DOM
Neutral
AFFORDABILITY
18.2% vs 5yr
Weak
GROWTH OUTLOOK
Good
Strong
YIELD
4.2%
Strong
SUPPLY PRESSURE
0.2% vacancy
Strong
#35/38 Good Structure 98 Monitor $555K

Atlaso rates Malanda houses as HOLD. Average growth outlook. Vacancy is extremely tight at 0.21%, well below the 2.5% equilibrium, but conviction is not high enough for a BUY rating. Better houses options may be available in Cairns.

At $555K, Malanda ranks #35 of 38 houses in Cairns. The long-term structural outlook is Good. Prices grew 32.9% over the past year, showing strong momentum.

OPPORTUNITY ENGINE

Structural opportunity remains selective at this price level.

5 stronger-positioned houses identified in Cairns.

Market Intelligence

What's Happening Now

Buyer's Market Stock rising, prices softening. Buyers have leverage.
-7.0%
Asking Prices (3mo)
+11.8%
Rents (12mo)
0.6%
Vacancy
28%
Fresh Stock (<30d)

House Asking Prices (12 months)

$986K

House Weekly Rents (12 months)

$563/wk

Vacancy Rate (24 months)

--- 1.5% tight --- 3.0% loose

Listing Age (12 months)

Fresh (<30d) 30-60d 60-90d 90-180d 180d+

Data for postcode 4885.

Momentum Health

Monitor

39% stall probability

Malanda is growing at 32.9% annually but early warning signals are appearing. Watch for vacancy loosening or yield compression over the next quarter.

STALL RISK 39%

Suburb Profile

Malanda at a Glance

SEIFA Index
4/10
Average
Household Income
$1,269/wk
Median household
Median Age
51
Years
Mortgage Stress
24%
of income
Population Growth
+0.2%
vs state +1.8%
Ownership Mix
42.4% owned 30.4% mortgage 21.3% renting

Demographic Trends

Malanda Over Time

Median Household Income (Census)

Population Growth Rate (Census)

Dwelling Composition (Census)

Rental Yield History

Census data: ABS. Yield series: weekly market data.

Full Malanda Analysis

Access the full structural analysis, fair value estimate, bedroom-level pricing, and supply intelligence.

3-Year Structural Outlook Strong
Conviction Level High
Fair Value Gap X.X% undervalued
3-Bed House Price $X,XXX,XXX
Gross Yield X.X%
Weekly Rent $XXX
SEIFA Decile X/10
Building Approvals XX dwellings

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malanda a good suburb to invest in?
Atlaso rates Malanda as HOLD confidence for capital growth. In our out-of-sample testing, 90% of our STRONG BUY suburbs grew more than 8% annually. Our model analyses price trends, volume, demographics, and market conditions across Malanda and 46 Australian cities to generate this rating.
What is the median house price in Malanda?
The current median house price in Malanda, qld is $555K, with annual growth of +10.3%.
How fast do properties sell in Malanda?
Days on market data is not currently available for Malanda.
What is the growth outlook for Malanda?
Atlaso's model analyses 23 structural signals including price history, volume trends, yields, and vacancy to rate Malanda's growth potential. The model predicts whether a suburb is likely to outperform, not by how much. Our ratings have been validated across 46 Australian cities, with 90% of top-rated suburbs growing more than 8% a year.
What is the rental yield in Malanda?
The gross rental yield for houses in Malanda is 4.2%. This is above the national average, making it attractive for yield-focused investors.

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