Granville
A median age of 48, sitting 8 years above the national figure, is Granville's most defining trait, shaping almost everything else about the suburb. Household income lands at the 11.3th percentile nationally, well below average, yet 43.1% of residents own their home outright, the highest tenure category, because many have held property for decades. The suburb scores decile 1 on IRSAD, IRSD and IEO, the lowest advantage tier on all three SEIFA indexes, placing it among Queensland's most disadvantaged communities. Population is declining at 0.09% annually, with the working-age share falling 2.6 points over the decade as the suburb ages steadily.
Population
2,532
Median Age
48.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$960/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
3
Median House
$297K
Estimated from rent (2025)
At $297,000, the median house price is far below the Queensland state average, making Granville one of the more accessible entry points in the Wide Bay region. That affordability is reinforced by a mortgage-to-income ratio of 25.1%, which sits below the 30% stress threshold despite modest household incomes of $960 per week. The housing stock is overwhelmingly detached: 88.5% are separate houses, compared to the national average where apartments and semis make up a larger share. Three-bedroom homes dominate at 56.1%, with four-plus bedroom dwellings accounting for another 23%. The 43.1% outright ownership rate exceeds the mortgage holder share of 27.3%, pointing to an established, long-tenured owner base rather than active first-home buyer demand.
For Buyers
At $297,000, the median house price is far below the Queensland state average, making Granville one of the more accessible entry points in the Wide Bay region. That affordability is reinforced by a mortgage-to-income ratio of 25.1%, which sits below the 30% stress threshold despite modest household incomes of $960 per week. The housing stock is overwhelmingly detached: 88.5% are separate houses, compared to the national average where apartments and semis make up a larger share. Three-bedroom homes dominate at 56.1%, with four-plus bedroom dwellings accounting for another 23%. The 43.1% outright ownership rate exceeds the mortgage holder share of 27.3%, pointing to an established, long-tenured owner base rather than active first-home buyer demand.
For Investors
Weekly rent of $239 against a $297,000 median implies a gross yield around 4.2%, higher than most capital city markets. Rent grew 29.7% over the measured period, above national average growth, suggesting demand has tightened relative to supply despite the suburb's otherwise slow trajectory. The vacancy rate of 8.7% is elevated and warrants caution, as it indicates current oversupply in the rental pool. Only 2 development applications were lodged in the past 12 months, so new supply is not the cause. The renter share is 29.7%, providing a tenant base, but the high vacancy and declining population of roughly 3 fewer residents per year make Granville a yield play rather than a capital growth story.
Development Activity
Total DAs
6
Last 12 Months
3
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
—
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Granville iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Granville State School
Prep-6 · 212 students
Demographics
The median age of 48 is 8 years higher than the national median, placing Granville among the older suburbs in Queensland. The senior share rose 7.9 points over the decade while the young share fell 5.3 points, an aging trajectory that is accelerating. Only 8% of residents were born overseas, which is 13.6 percentage points below the national figure, and languages other than English are almost entirely absent. Ancestry is predominantly Anglo-Celtic, led by English (1,107), German (274), Scottish (248) and Irish (237). University qualifications reach just 10%, which is 20.1 points below the national average, consistent with a workforce concentrated in trades, care and manual occupations. Average household size of 2.3 is slightly below the national figure of 2.5.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
88.5%
Houses
11.5%
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
Outright ownership at 43.1% is the dominant tenure, ahead of renters at 29.7% and mortgage holders at 27.3%, a pattern typical of older, long-established communities where generational wealth is held in property rather than accumulated through recent purchases. The stock is almost entirely detached houses at 88.5%, with semi-detached making up the remaining 11.5% and no recorded apartment share. Three-bedroom homes account for 56.1% of dwellings. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,044 and rent-to-income sits at 24.9%, both below the 30% stress threshold. The $297,000 median price is estimated from rental data for 2025, reflecting limited recent transaction volume rather than an active price discovery market.
Mortgage / mo
$1,044
Rent / wk
$239
HH Size
2.3
Personal Income / wk
$488
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
8.7%
Unoccupied
96
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.9%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
25.1%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
33.3%
Couples, no children
1,834
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the dominant industry at 24.3% of workers (104 people), followed by Manufacturing at 11.9% and Education at 11.4%, with Construction at 9.1% and Public Admin at 7.2%. By occupation, Community and Personal services lead (143 workers), then Labourers (125), Clerical and Admin (100), Professionals (84) and Sales (71). The unemployment rate of 13.4% is significantly above the national average, and the participation rate of 37.9% is low, with 1,085 residents not in the labour force at all. The suburb scores decile 1 on IEO, the education and occupation advantage index, and decile 2 on IER for economic resources, indicating very limited economic capacity compared to the wider state and nation.
Unemployment
7.5%
Labour Force
1,414
Unemployed
106
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
58.4%
Part-time
28.2%
Participation
37.9%
Employed
695
Occupations
Top Industries
University
10.0%
Postgraduate
1.1%
Born Overseas
8.0%
Dwellings
1,005
Transport to Work
Car dependence is extreme at 85.3% of commuters driving, compared to national averages where public transport takes a larger share. Only 0.5% use public transport, consistent with a rural-fringe location where bus frequency is limited. The suburb scores decile 1 on IRSAD nationally, the lowest advantage tier, meaning residents face higher relative disadvantage than 90% of Australian suburbs. About 13.5% of the population (314 people) need assistance with core activities, a high rate linked to the older age profile and concentration of healthcare workers within the suburb. Volunteering runs at 15.2%, suggesting community participation remains active despite economic constraints. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary, so families travel to neighbouring Fraser Coast facilities.
Drive
85.3%
Public Transport
0.5%
Walk / Cycle
3.8%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
-0.09%/yr
(-3 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation has declined 3.4% over the past decade and continues to fall at 0.09% annually, equivalent to about 3 fewer residents each year. Medium forecasts project a gradual slide from around 3,153 in 2026 to 3,140 by 2031. Migration is classified as balanced, with an average net internal inflow of 30 residents per year and overseas arrivals of 13, but these modest gains have not offset natural attrition in the aging base. The gentrification score is 8 out of 100 and the stage is not gentrifying, with no positive signals detected. Real income growth was just 0.8% over the decade, well below inflation, meaning purchasing power for most residents has stagnated. Affordability has worsened, with the housing-cost-to-income ratio rising from 45.7% in 2011 to 47.8% in 2021.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Balanced
Net Overseas / yr
+13
Net Internal / yr
+30
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Granville compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Granville a good suburb to live in?
Granville suits buyers seeking affordability and a quiet, established community. The suburb scores decile 1 on IRSAD, the lowest advantage tier nationally, and household income sits at the 11.3th percentile. The upside is very low housing costs, with a $297,000 median price, a mortgage-to-income ratio of 25.1%, and high outright ownership at 43.1%. Services depend heavily on neighbouring Fraser Coast centres.
What is the median house price in Granville?
The median house price is $297,000, estimated from 2025 rental data due to low transaction volume. Weekly rent averages $239, and monthly mortgage repayments run about $1,044. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 25.1% sits below the 30% stress threshold, making ownership relatively accessible at current income levels.
What schools are in Granville?
No schools are recorded within the Granville suburb boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in neighbouring Fraser Coast suburbs. University qualifications among residents reach only 10%, which is 20.1 percentage points below the national average, reflecting the workforce profile of the area rather than school quality.
Is Granville safe?
Specific crime statistics are not available for Granville in this dataset. As a contextual indicator, the suburb scores decile 1 on the IRSD index of relative disadvantage, which places it in the highest-disadvantage tier nationally. About 13.5% of residents (314 people) need daily assistance, linked more to the older median age of 48 than to safety conditions.
Is Granville good for property investment?
Weekly rent of $239 against a $297,000 median implies a gross yield around 4.2%, with rent growth of 29.7% over the measured period. However, the vacancy rate is 8.7%, indicating current oversupply, and population is declining at 0.09% per year. Granville suits yield-focused investors willing to accept limited capital growth prospects.
How is Granville's population changing?
Population fell 3.4% over the past decade and continues declining at roughly 3 residents per year. Medium forecasts project a population of around 3,140 by 2031, down from 3,153 in 2026. The suburb is aging, with the senior share rising 7.9 points and the young adult share falling 5.3 points over the decade, driving the gradual decline.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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