Scarce Rural Residential land near Samford with a steady five-year price CAGR (11.5%) and high owner-occupancy (96%) supporting resale depth.
Flat 12-month growth (4%) and zero rent growth on a 4%-rented base — no income momentum, ~2.8% yield, and negative cash flow the fund absorbs at 15%.
Acreage septic/tank and bushfire clearing on foothill terrain are upkeep the LRBA cannot fund, and no rail will ever serve it.
A quiet, quality acreage pocket that suits owner-occupiers; for an SMSF it is a thin, low-yield holding justified only by a very-long capital thesis on a dry, low-maintenance lot.
| Dimension | Verdict | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Capital growth | ◐ Mixed | 11.5% compound over 5 yrs, 4% last 12m. Past growth is already in the price — sustaining it depends on the supply picture below. trend data (this DB) |
| Rental yield | ✗ Bad | 2.8% gross — heavy negative cash flow inside the fund — the growth has to justify it. PropTrack via suburb page |
| Flood risk | ◐ Mixed | No suburb-level flood record; forested Samford foothills draining to the South Pine. Riverine risk low, bushfire-interface present — verify overlays on MBRC Flood Check at the address. MBRC flood mapping (address-level) |
| Crime | ✓ Good | No discrete rate data; rural-acreage locality in the low-crime Ferny Grove division adjoining Samford. Verify on the QPS crime map. RedSuburbs 2024 / QPS crime map (verify) |
| Infrastructure | ◐ Mixed | No local centre; leans on Samford Village retail/schools and Ferny Grove ~18–22 min; no rail, no in-district hospital. Transport factpack 2026 |
| Owner-occupier appeal | ✓ Good | 96% owned / 4% rented, 90% family households — owner-occupier depth supports prices and resale; verify tenant demand separately (listings volume, room demand). ABS via suburb page |
| New supply risk | ✓ Good | Rural / Rural Residential zoning with a Lot Size Overlay and 75%-rural-preservation policy; no project pipeline — structural scarcity. MBRC Planning Scheme; supply factpack |
| Distance to rail | ✗ Bad | No station; nearest rail Ferny Grove ~18–22 min drive. Translink; transport factpack |
| Housing stock & upkeep | ◐ Mixed | Prestige acreage of mixed eras on tank/septic; long driveways and bushfire clearing add upkeep the LRBA cannot fund. editorial — acreage-services judgment |
| Month | Value | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-07-31 | $1,227,500 | 19 |
| 2021-08-31 | $1,280,000 | 17 |
| 2021-09-30 | $1,284,000 | 17 |
| 2021-10-31 | $1,287,000 | 16 |
| 2021-11-30 | $1,290,000 | 15 |
| 2021-12-31 | $1,287,000 | 10 |
| 2022-01-31 | $1,290,000 | 9 |
| 2022-02-28 | $1,375,000 | 8 |
| 2022-03-31 | $1,420,000 | 7 |
| 2022-04-30 | $1,570,000 | 8 |
| 2022-05-31 | $1,570,000 | 8 |
| 2022-06-30 | $1,570,000 | 8 |
| 2022-07-31 | $1,720,000 | 5 |
| 2022-08-31 | $1,725,000 | 4 |
| 2022-09-30 | $1,600,000 | 4 |
| 2022-10-31 | $1,480,000 | 5 |
| 2022-11-30 | $1,480,000 | 5 |
| 2022-12-31 | $1,450,000 | 7 |
| 2023-01-31 | $1,450,000 | 7 |
| 2023-02-28 | $1,400,000 | 6 |
| 2023-03-31 | $1,450,000 | 7 |
| 2023-04-30 | $1,450,000 | 7 |
| 2023-05-31 | $1,450,000 | 7 |
| 2023-06-30 | $1,465,000 | 10 |
| 2023-07-31 | $1,465,000 | 10 |
| 2023-08-31 | $1,480,000 | 9 |
| 2023-09-30 | $1,500,000 | 9 |
| 2023-10-31 | $1,632,500 | 10 |
| 2023-11-30 | $1,632,500 | 10 |
| 2023-12-31 | $1,685,000 | 8 |
| 2024-01-31 | $1,685,000 | 8 |
| 2024-02-29 | $1,685,000 | 8 |
| 2024-03-31 | $1,690,000 | 7 |
| 2024-04-30 | $1,685,000 | 6 |
| 2024-05-31 | $1,685,000 | 6 |
| 2024-06-30 | $1,685,000 | 4 |
| 2024-07-31 | $1,777,500 | 6 |
| 2024-08-31 | $1,777,500 | 6 |
| 2024-09-30 | $1,865,000 | 7 |
| 2024-10-31 | $2,060,000 | 5 |
| 2024-11-30 | $1,942,500 | 8 |
| 2024-12-31 | $1,942,500 | 8 |
| 2025-01-31 | $1,942,500 | 8 |
| 2025-02-28 | $1,942,500 | 8 |
| 2025-03-31 | $1,942,500 | 8 |
| 2025-04-30 | $1,865,000 | 9 |
| 2025-05-31 | $1,865,000 | 9 |
| 2025-06-30 | $2,020,000 | 13 |
| 2025-07-31 | $2,000,000 | 11 |
| 2025-08-31 | $2,010,000 | 12 |
| 2025-09-30 | $2,010,000 | 12 |
| 2025-10-31 | $2,020,000 | 13 |
| 2025-11-30 | $2,200,000 | 11 |
| 2025-12-31 | $1,975,000 | 14 |
| 2026-01-31 | $2,100,000 | 18 |
| 2026-02-28 | $2,100,000 | 18 |
| 2026-03-31 | $2,100,000 | 18 |
| 2026-04-30 | $2,200,000 | 17 |
| 2026-05-31 | $2,200,000 | 17 |
| 2026-06-30 | $2,100,000 | 12 |
| Month | Value | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-07-31 | $800/wk | 3 |
| 2021-08-31 | $925/wk | 5 |
| 2021-09-30 | $925/wk | 5 |
| 2021-10-31 | $925/wk | 5 |
| 2021-11-30 | $925/wk | 5 |
| 2021-12-31 | $925/wk | 5 |
| 2022-01-31 | $1,013/wk | 4 |
| 2022-02-28 | $1,013/wk | 4 |
| 2022-03-31 | $1,013/wk | 4 |
| 2022-04-30 | $1,013/wk | 4 |
| 2022-05-31 | $1,100/wk | 3 |
| 2022-06-30 | $1,013/wk | 4 |
| 2022-07-31 | $1,013/wk | 4 |
| 2022-08-31 | $1,100/wk | 3 |
| 2022-09-30 | $950/wk | 2 |
| 2022-10-31 | $950/wk | 2 |
| 2022-11-30 | $900/wk | 3 |
| 2022-12-31 | $870/wk | 4 |
| 2023-01-31 | $870/wk | 4 |
| 2023-02-28 | $870/wk | 4 |
| 2023-03-31 | $870/wk | 4 |
| 2023-04-30 | $870/wk | 4 |
| 2023-05-31 | $870/wk | 4 |
| 2023-06-30 | $695/wk | 4 |
| 2023-07-31 | $550/wk | 3 |
| 2023-08-31 | $550/wk | 3 |
| 2023-09-30 | $550/wk | 3 |
| 2023-10-31 | $550/wk | 3 |
| 2023-11-30 | $425/wk | 2 |
| 2023-12-31 | $425/wk | 2 |
| 2024-01-31 | $550/wk | 3 |
| 2024-02-29 | $1,075/wk | 2 |
| 2024-03-31 | $1,075/wk | 2 |
| 2024-04-30 | $1,075/wk | 2 |
| 2024-05-31 | $1,075/wk | 2 |
| 2024-06-30 | $1,600/wk | 1 |
| 2024-07-31 | $1,600/wk | 1 |
| 2024-08-31 | $1,350/wk | 2 |
| 2024-09-30 | $1,200/wk | 3 |
| 2024-10-31 | $1,325/wk | 4 |
| 2024-11-30 | $1,200/wk | 5 |
| 2024-12-31 | $1,200/wk | 5 |
| 2025-01-31 | $1,200/wk | 5 |
| 2025-02-28 | $1,150/wk | 4 |
| 2025-03-31 | $1,150/wk | 4 |
| 2025-04-30 | $1,150/wk | 4 |
| 2025-05-31 | $1,150/wk | 4 |
| 2025-06-30 | $1,150/wk | 4 |
| 2025-07-31 | $1,150/wk | 4 |
| 2025-08-31 | $1,090/wk | 4 |
| 2025-09-30 | $1,090/wk | 4 |
| 2025-10-31 | $1,090/wk | 4 |
| 2025-11-30 | $1,100/wk | 3 |
| 2025-12-31 | $1,100/wk | 3 |
| 2026-01-31 | $1,100/wk | 3 |
| 2026-02-28 | $1,150/wk | 4 |
| 2026-03-31 | $1,100/wk | 5 |
| 2026-04-30 | $1,100/wk | 5 |
| 2026-05-31 | $1,100/wk | 5 |
| 2026-06-30 | $1,150/wk | 4 |
| 2 bed | 3 bed | 4 bed | 5+ bed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median price | — | $2m | $1.81m | $2.25m |
| Median rent | — | $895/wk | $1,000/wk | $1,000/wk |
| Implied yield | — | 2.3% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| School | Level | Grades | Sector | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samford Valley Steiner School | Primary | Prep-12 | Independent | 460 |
| Samford Valley Steiner School | Secondary | Prep-12 | Independent | 460 |
| Childcare centre | Rating | Reviews | Day rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samford Valley Steiner School Early Childhood Centre | Meeting NQS | — | POA |
| Address | Sold price |
|---|---|
| 71 Smiths Road, Wights Mountain | $2,550,000 |
| 15 Westbourne Drive, Wights Mountain | $2,000,000 |