Pacific Heights
Household income in the 73.8th percentile nationally sits alongside a 7.5% rental vacancy rate, which is high compared to most coastal Queensland markets. Pacific Heights is a small, established suburb of 1,111 residents in postcode 4703, where 97.7% of dwellings are separate houses and 45.8% are owned outright, well above national ownership levels. The median age of 45 is 5 years above the national figure, pointing to a settled, older resident base. With 71.9% of homes having 4 or more bedrooms, the suburb is configured for family living rather than investor density plays.
Population
1,111
Median Age
45.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,960/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$541K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The median house price sits at approximately $541,000, estimated from rental data for 2025, which places it well below southeast Queensland coastal benchmarks. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,839, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.7% sits comfortably below the 30% stress threshold, making Pacific Heights more affordable in serviceability terms than most comparable coastal markets. The stock is dominated by large homes, with 71.9% having 4 or more bedrooms and only 2.3% being semi-detached. Just 11.4% of households rent, compared to a higher national rental share, meaning demand for purchase is the primary driver. Outright owners at 45.8% outnumber mortgage holders at 42.9%, a sign of a long-established, equity-rich community.
For Buyers
The median house price sits at approximately $541,000, estimated from rental data for 2025, which places it well below southeast Queensland coastal benchmarks. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,839, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.7% sits comfortably below the 30% stress threshold, making Pacific Heights more affordable in serviceability terms than most comparable coastal markets. The stock is dominated by large homes, with 71.9% having 4 or more bedrooms and only 2.3% being semi-detached. Just 11.4% of households rent, compared to a higher national rental share, meaning demand for purchase is the primary driver. Outright owners at 45.8% outnumber mortgage holders at 42.9%, a sign of a long-established, equity-rich community.
For Investors
With only 11.4% of households renting, the tenant pool is thin relative to national averages, which limits rental demand. Weekly rent of $445 against an estimated $541,000 median implies a gross yield of around 4.3%, reasonable compared to many coastal Queensland markets. However, the 7.5% vacancy rate is elevated and signals a supply overhang in available rental stock. Development activity recorded 0 applications in the past 12 months, suggesting no near-term supply pressure from new construction. The low renter share and high vacancy together point to an owner-occupier suburb where investment strategy would depend on capital growth from the broader Livingstone LGA rather than yield-driven returns.
Demographics
The median age of 45 is 5 years above the national figure, reflecting a resident base that has aged in place rather than cycled through. Overseas-born residents make up 16.0%, which is 5.6 points below the national figure, consistent with the predominantly Anglo-Celtic ancestry profile: English (511), Irish (156) and Scottish (129) lead the ancestry counts. The average household size of 2.7 is marginally above the national average. University qualifications reach 29.9%, which is broadly in line with the national rate at just 0.2 points below, slightly higher than a remote coastal suburb might typically show. The workforce participation rate of 52.6% is moderate, with 315 residents not in the labour force, consistent with the older age profile.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
97.7%
Houses
2.3%
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
Ownership dominates tenure: 45.8% own outright, 42.9% hold a mortgage and only 11.4% rent, a renter share well below the national level. The housing stock is almost entirely separate houses at 97.7%, with 71.9% of dwellings having 4 or more bedrooms, making Pacific Heights one of the more bedroom-heavy profiles in regional Queensland. The estimated median house price of $541,000 and monthly mortgage of $1,839 produce a mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.7%, below the stress threshold. Rent-to-income sits at 22.7%, also comfortable. The 7.5% vacancy rate is the key counterpoint, because it indicates that some properties sit empty or are holiday-held, which is common in coastal postcode 4703 near Yeppoon.
Mortgage / mo
$1,839
Rent / wk
$445
HH Size
2.7
Personal Income / wk
$857
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
7.5%
Unoccupied
31
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.7%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.7%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
37.8%
Couples, no children
934
Total families
Economy & Employment
Education is the largest industry at 20.9% of employed residents (73 workers), followed by Healthcare at 14.9% (52) and Mining and Construction each at 11.7% (41 workers apiece). Public Administration accounts for 10.6%. By occupation, Professionals lead with 99 workers, then Managers at 64 and Community/Personal Service and Clerical/Admin both at 57. The unemployment rate is low at 2.8%, well below the national average, and the full-time employment rate of 66.3% is solid. Household income in the 73.8th percentile nationally is above the state median for coastal regional areas. The mining employment share connects Pacific Heights to the Bowen Basin economy, which explains income levels higher than the local housing prices alone would suggest.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
66.3%
Part-time
30.9%
Participation
52.6%
Employed
454
Occupations
Top Industries
University
29.9%
Postgraduate
6.5%
Born Overseas
16.0%
Dwellings
388
Transport to Work
Car dependence is almost total: 94.7% of residents drive to work and only 1.7% use public transport, which is typical for regional coastal Queensland but lower than state urban benchmarks. Pacific Heights sits in postcode 4703 near Yeppoon, offering proximity to Capricorn Coast amenities without urban density. The need-for-assistance rate of 4.1% (43 residents) is modest given the older median age of 45. Housing stress indicators are benign, with mortgage-to-income at 21.7% and rent-to-income at 22.7%, both below stress thresholds and lower than the national average for comparable coastal areas. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary in this dataset, so families access education in surrounding Livingstone LGA centres. The low crime data available and high ownership rate are consistent with a settled, low-turnover community.
Drive
94.7%
Public Transport
1.7%
Walk / Cycle
N/A
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Pacific Heights compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pacific Heights a good suburb to live in?
Pacific Heights suits owner-occupiers seeking space and affordability. Household income ranks in the 73.8th percentile nationally, housing stress is low with mortgage-to-income at 21.7%, and 45.8% of residents own outright. The main trade-offs are high car dependence at 94.7% and limited public transport at just 1.7% of commuters.
What is the median house price in Pacific Heights?
The estimated median house price is $541,000 based on 2025 rental data. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,839, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.7% is well below the 30% stress threshold. Weekly rent averages $445, implying a gross rental yield of around 4.3%.
What schools are in Pacific Heights?
No schools are recorded inside the Pacific Heights boundary in this dataset. Families access schools in surrounding Livingstone LGA centres including Yeppoon, which is the major service town for postcode 4703. The local university qualification rate is 29.9%, comparable to the national average.
Is Pacific Heights safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Pacific Heights in this dataset. As indirect indicators, 45.8% of residents own their homes outright, the resident turnover rate is low at 27.8%, and the volunteering rate of 18.2% is above metropolitan averages, all consistent with a stable, established community.
Is Pacific Heights good for property investment?
The rental market is limited, with only 11.4% of households renting, below the national average. The 7.5% vacancy rate is elevated, signalling modest tenant demand. Weekly rent of $445 against a $541,000 median gives a gross yield near 4.3%, which is reasonable compared to coastal Southeast Queensland, but the thin rental pool favours owner-occupier buyers over yield investors.
How is Pacific Heights's population changing?
No formal population forecast is available, but structural signals suggest stability rather than growth. Zero development applications were lodged in the past 12 months and 72.2% of residents have not moved address recently. The median age of 45 is 5 years above the national figure, pointing to a community that is aging rather than expanding. The population of 1,111 is spread across 2.55 km2.
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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