Atlaso rates Scarborough units as HOLD. Average growth outlook. Vacancy is extremely tight at 0.73%, well below the 2.5% equilibrium, but conviction is not high enough for a BUY rating. Better units options may be available in Brisbane.
At $1.05M, Scarborough ranks #92 of 174 units in Brisbane. The long-term structural outlook is Average. Buyer demand is strong with 41 buyers per listing.
OPPORTUNITY ENGINE
Structural opportunity remains selective at this price level.
5 stronger-positioned units identified in Brisbane.
Shifting to BuyersEarly signs of easing. Monitor for entry.
-2.2%
Asking Prices (3mo)
+6.6%
Rents (12mo)
0.7%
Vacancy ↓
34%
Fresh Stock (<30d)
Unit Asking Prices (12 months)
$1.31M
Unit Weekly Rents (12 months)
$661/wk
Vacancy Rate (24 months)
--- 1.5% tight--- 3.0% loose
Listing Age (12 months)
Fresh (<30d)30-60d60-90d90-180d180d+
Data for postcode 4020.
Momentum Health
Monitor
35% stall probability
Scarborough is growing at 23.3% annually but early warning signals are appearing. Watch for vacancy loosening or yield compression over the next quarter.
STALL RISK35%
Suburb Profile
Scarborough at a Glance
SEIFA Index
6/10
Above average
Household Income
$1,365/wk
Median household
Median Age
50
Years
Mortgage Stress
32%
of income (stressed)
Population Growth
+3.3%
vs state +1.8%
Ownership Mix
32.2%owned23.0%mortgage41.4%renting
Demographic Trends
Scarborough Over Time
Median Household Income (Census)
Population Growth Rate (Census)
Dwelling Composition (Census)
Rental Yield History
Census data: ABS. Yield series: weekly market data.
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3-Year Structural OutlookStrong
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Gross YieldX.X%
Weekly Rent$XXX
SEIFA DecileX/10
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Atlaso rates Scarborough 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 Scarborough and 46 Australian cities to generate this rating.
What is the median house price in Scarborough?
The current median house price in Scarborough, qld is $1.05M, with annual growth of +9.9%. Properties sell in approximately 55 days.
How fast do properties sell in Scarborough?
Properties in Scarborough sell in 55 days on average. The market is currently rated Average. This is slower than average, which may present opportunities for negotiation.
What is the growth outlook for Scarborough?
Atlaso's model analyses 23 structural signals including price history, volume trends, yields, and vacancy to rate Scarborough'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 Scarborough?
The gross rental yield for houses in Scarborough is 3.7%. This is in line with the broader market average.
Important: Atlaso provides general research information only and does not constitute personal financial advice, property advice, or a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any property. Suburb scores, growth ratings, rental yield estimates, and market signals are based on quantitative models using historical data. They are not guarantees of future performance. Property values can fall as well as rise. You should seek independent licensed financial and property advice before making any investment decision. Atlaso Pty Ltd (ABN 84 696 036 469) is not a licensed financial adviser and does not hold an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL).