One of only two peninsula suburbs with its own station (Redcliffe Peninsula line) and the cleanest crime read on the peninsula core — break-ins, car theft and violent crime all around/below the QLD average. Strong 14%/yr five-year price CAGR and a 37% rental base at a sub-$1m entry ($952k).
Yield is ~3.6% and rent momentum is soft (4.8%), so cash flow needs top-ups; the thin sales market (85/yr) docks consistency, and mixed-era stock means house-by-house repair checks.
Saltwater Creek makes Rothwell one of the few genuinely flood-prone peninsula pockets (southern, mostly undeveloped end) and it is named in the 0.84m SLR scenario — the creek setback is the address-level gate. Stockland's ~190-lot Deception Bay-frontage site adds some new supply.
A solid, low-crime, rail-served SMSF hold at an accessible entry — best for an income-plus-growth buyer who clears the Saltwater Creek setback and buys newer stock. The station and clean crime read are the edge over Clontarf; softer rent momentum is the trade.
| Dimension | Verdict | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Capital growth | ◐ Mixed | 14.0% compound over 5 yrs, 13.9% last 12m. Past growth is already in the price — sustaining it depends on the supply picture below. trend data (this DB) |
| Rental yield | ◐ Mixed | 3.6% gross — expect contribution top-ups at LRBA rates; losses stay trapped in the fund at 15%. PropTrack via suburb page |
| Flood risk | ◐ Mixed | One of the few peninsula pockets prone to flooding, via Saltwater Creek (southern, largely undeveloped end); also named in the 0.84m SLR scenario. Developed streets mostly clear — confirm the creek setback per lot. Wikipedia 'Rothwell'; Coastal Risk Australia SLR |
| Crime | ✓ Good | Break-ins 728 (−25%), MV theft 966 (−17%), violent 3,282 (−4%) — around/slightly below the QLD average across the board. OpenStats 2022–24 |
| Infrastructure | ✓ Good | Own station (Redcliffe Peninsula line) on Anzac Ave; Redcliffe Hospital catchment; Kippa-Ring/Peninsula Fair adjacent. Translink; Metro North |
| Owner-occupier appeal | ◐ Mixed | 61% owned / 37% rented, 69% family households — balanced: resale depth plus a proven tenant pool. ABS via suburb page |
| New supply risk | ◐ Mixed | Largely established, but Stockland holds a site with Deception Bay frontage proposing ~190 lots — modest new supply. Stockland 2024 |
| Distance to rail | ✓ Good | Rothwell station on the Redcliffe Peninsula line (opened 2016). Translink |
| Housing stock & upkeep | ◐ Mixed | Mix of 1980s–90s and newer estate stock — check each house's era for repair load. editorial — stock-age judgment |
| Month | Value | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-07-31 | $500,000 | 123 |
| 2021-08-31 | $507,500 | 120 |
| 2021-09-30 | $521,750 | 121 |
| 2021-10-31 | $532,450 | 122 |
| 2021-11-30 | $540,000 | 126 |
| 2021-12-31 | $566,000 | 134 |
| 2022-01-31 | $580,251 | 136 |
| 2022-02-28 | $600,000 | 136 |
| 2022-03-31 | $620,000 | 137 |
| 2022-04-30 | $635,000 | 128 |
| 2022-05-31 | $630,000 | 125 |
| 2022-06-30 | $645,000 | 127 |
| 2022-07-31 | $655,000 | 122 |
| 2022-08-31 | $660,000 | 120 |
| 2022-09-30 | $665,000 | 118 |
| 2022-10-31 | $670,000 | 112 |
| 2022-11-30 | $680,000 | 101 |
| 2022-12-31 | $665,000 | 94 |
| 2023-01-31 | $660,000 | 89 |
| 2023-02-28 | $640,000 | 88 |
| 2023-03-31 | $630,000 | 81 |
| 2023-04-30 | $640,000 | 91 |
| 2023-05-31 | $640,000 | 94 |
| 2023-06-30 | $640,000 | 94 |
| 2023-07-31 | $640,000 | 94 |
| 2023-08-31 | $645,000 | 95 |
| 2023-09-30 | $648,500 | 94 |
| 2023-10-31 | $660,000 | 101 |
| 2023-11-30 | $665,000 | 111 |
| 2023-12-31 | $670,000 | 107 |
| 2024-01-31 | $676,000 | 108 |
| 2024-02-29 | $688,000 | 111 |
| 2024-03-31 | $705,000 | 114 |
| 2024-04-30 | $710,000 | 109 |
| 2024-05-31 | $718,500 | 112 |
| 2024-06-30 | $720,000 | 116 |
| 2024-07-31 | $741,000 | 120 |
| 2024-08-31 | $750,000 | 125 |
| 2024-09-30 | $762,500 | 121 |
| 2024-10-31 | $773,025 | 116 |
| 2024-11-30 | $779,000 | 109 |
| 2024-12-31 | $779,500 | 108 |
| 2025-01-31 | $782,000 | 115 |
| 2025-02-28 | $794,000 | 116 |
| 2025-03-31 | $816,000 | 118 |
| 2025-04-30 | $816,000 | 118 |
| 2025-05-31 | $825,000 | 115 |
| 2025-06-30 | $836,500 | 106 |
| 2025-07-31 | $845,000 | 105 |
| 2025-08-31 | $845,000 | 98 |
| 2025-09-30 | $845,000 | 102 |
| 2025-10-31 | $850,000 | 108 |
| 2025-11-30 | $850,000 | 110 |
| 2025-12-31 | $855,000 | 109 |
| 2026-01-31 | $876,000 | 101 |
| 2026-02-28 | $885,000 | 96 |
| 2026-03-31 | $900,000 | 95 |
| 2026-04-30 | $925,500 | 94 |
| 2026-05-31 | $945,000 | 88 |
| 2026-06-30 | $952,750 | 85 |
| Month | Value | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-07-31 | $425/wk | 122 |
| 2021-08-31 | $430/wk | 118 |
| 2021-09-30 | $430/wk | 111 |
| 2021-10-31 | $430/wk | 105 |
| 2021-11-30 | $440/wk | 109 |
| 2021-12-31 | $448/wk | 112 |
| 2022-01-31 | $450/wk | 115 |
| 2022-02-28 | $455/wk | 110 |
| 2022-03-31 | $460/wk | 115 |
| 2022-04-30 | $470/wk | 117 |
| 2022-05-31 | $470/wk | 118 |
| 2022-06-30 | $480/wk | 116 |
| 2022-07-31 | $485/wk | 116 |
| 2022-08-31 | $498/wk | 128 |
| 2022-09-30 | $500/wk | 128 |
| 2022-10-31 | $500/wk | 132 |
| 2022-11-30 | $505/wk | 134 |
| 2022-12-31 | $520/wk | 132 |
| 2023-01-31 | $520/wk | 140 |
| 2023-02-28 | $525/wk | 139 |
| 2023-03-31 | $530/wk | 131 |
| 2023-04-30 | $535/wk | 135 |
| 2023-05-31 | $540/wk | 139 |
| 2023-06-30 | $540/wk | 139 |
| 2023-07-31 | $540/wk | 135 |
| 2023-08-31 | $543/wk | 122 |
| 2023-09-30 | $550/wk | 124 |
| 2023-10-31 | $550/wk | 121 |
| 2023-11-30 | $550/wk | 120 |
| 2023-12-31 | $560/wk | 117 |
| 2024-01-31 | $570/wk | 119 |
| 2024-02-29 | $580/wk | 120 |
| 2024-03-31 | $585/wk | 118 |
| 2024-04-30 | $590/wk | 121 |
| 2024-05-31 | $600/wk | 115 |
| 2024-06-30 | $600/wk | 118 |
| 2024-07-31 | $600/wk | 124 |
| 2024-08-31 | $600/wk | 131 |
| 2024-09-30 | $600/wk | 131 |
| 2024-10-31 | $600/wk | 131 |
| 2024-11-30 | $600/wk | 130 |
| 2024-12-31 | $610/wk | 130 |
| 2025-01-31 | $620/wk | 128 |
| 2025-02-28 | $620/wk | 130 |
| 2025-03-31 | $625/wk | 129 |
| 2025-04-30 | $630/wk | 122 |
| 2025-05-31 | $630/wk | 123 |
| 2025-06-30 | $630/wk | 132 |
| 2025-07-31 | $640/wk | 132 |
| 2025-08-31 | $640/wk | 131 |
| 2025-09-30 | $640/wk | 136 |
| 2025-10-31 | $645/wk | 132 |
| 2025-11-30 | $650/wk | 132 |
| 2025-12-31 | $650/wk | 129 |
| 2026-01-31 | $650/wk | 129 |
| 2026-02-28 | $650/wk | 130 |
| 2026-03-31 | $655/wk | 131 |
| 2026-04-30 | $653/wk | 130 |
| 2026-05-31 | $653/wk | 126 |
| 2026-06-30 | $660/wk | 122 |
| 2 bed | 3 bed | 4 bed | 5+ bed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median price | $825k | $855k | $987k | $1.18m |
| Median rent | $478/wk | $605/wk | $670/wk | $863/wk |
| Implied yield | 3.0% | 3.7% | 3.5% | 3.8% |
| School | Level | Grades | Sector | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mueller College | Primary | Prep-12 | Independent | 1,790 |
| Mueller College | Secondary | Prep-12 | Independent | 1,790 |
| Grace Lutheran College | Secondary | 7-12 | Independent | 1,539 |
| Childcare centre | Rating | Reviews | Day rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Early Learning Centre Rothwell | Exceeding NQS | 5 ★ (25) | $156 |
| LEAD Childcare Rothwell | Meeting NQS | 4.8 ★ (16) | $143 |
| Mueller College Early Learning Centre | Meeting NQS | 3 ★ (1) | $104 |
| PlayPatch Early Learning Centre Rothwell | Meeting NQS | 4.6 ★ (38) | $111 |
| Address | Sold price |
|---|---|
| 57 Tranquility Drive, Rothwell | $1,355,000 |
| 15 Blanche Court, Rothwell | $1,257,000 |
| 18 Finnegan Street, Rothwell | $1,256,000 |
| 12 Otter Court, Rothwell | $1,255,000 |
| 10 Pamphlett Street, Rothwell | $1,235,000 |
| 3 Allister Cres, Rothwell | $1,190,000 |
| 169 Morris Road, Rothwell | $1,075,000 |
| 21 Allister Cres, Rothwell | $1,070,000 |
| 5 Dysart Street, Rothwell | $1,050,000 |
| 183 Morris Road, Rothwell | $1,030,000 |
| 39A Leichhardt Avenue, Rothwell | $875,000 |
| 3 Greene Street, Rothwell | $870,000 |