Stuart
With 72% of residents being male, Stuart reads more like a regional service hub than a conventional residential suburb, and that single fact shapes almost everything else here. The postcode 4811 covers 57 square kilometres with only 1,576 residents, giving a low density of 27.6 people per km2. Household income sits in the 27.4th percentile nationally, well below average, yet the median house price of $325,000 remains affordable by Queensland standards. Detached housing dominates at 94.5% of dwellings, and the 12.8% vacancy rate is elevated compared to typical residential suburbs.
Population
1,576
Median Age
36.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,239/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
5
Median House
$325K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The median house price of $325,000 places Stuart among more affordable Queensland markets, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.6% is below the 30% stress threshold. Monthly repayments average $1,213, lower than Cairns or Townsville urban medians. The stock is almost entirely separate houses at 94.5%, so buyers face little competition from apartments. Three-bedroom homes make up 51.6% of dwellings, followed by 4-plus at 23.6%, suggesting a family-oriented housing base. Outright owners are 29% and mortgage holders 43.9%, indicating an active purchase market rather than a fully settled one.
For Buyers
The median house price of $325,000 places Stuart among more affordable Queensland markets, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.6% is below the 30% stress threshold. Monthly repayments average $1,213, lower than Cairns or Townsville urban medians. The stock is almost entirely separate houses at 94.5%, so buyers face little competition from apartments. Three-bedroom homes make up 51.6% of dwellings, followed by 4-plus at 23.6%, suggesting a family-oriented housing base. Outright owners are 29% and mortgage holders 43.9%, indicating an active purchase market rather than a fully settled one.
For Investors
At $250 per week rent against a $325,000 median, the gross yield is approximately 4.0%, above the national average for detached housing. The 27.1% renter share provides a tenant pool, though the 12.8% vacancy rate signals some softness in demand. Only 3 development applications were lodged in the past 12 months, so new supply is not a near-term pressure. Healthcare (21.3% of workers) and construction (13.9%) generate stable renter demand from roster-based workers. Rent-to-income sits at 20.2%, comfortably below stress levels, meaning tenant affordability is not a risk at current rents.
Development Activity
Total DAs
5
Last 12 Months
5
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
Demographics
The 72% male share stands roughly 22 percentage points above the national average, pointing to a workforce or institutional population rather than a balanced family-residential base. The median age of 36 is 4 years below the national figure, consistent with a younger working-age cohort. Overseas-born residents are just 4.7%, which is 16.9 percentage points below national, making this one of the more Anglo-leaning communities in Queensland. Named ancestries include English (157), Irish (58), and Scottish (40). Average household size of 2.4 is marginally below national, and 81 of the 298 families are couples with children.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
94.5%
Houses
3.1%
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
Separate houses account for 94.5% of the housing stock, considerably higher than the Queensland state average, with semi-detached at 3.1%. Tenure splits to 29% outright owners, 43.9% mortgage holders, and 27.1% renters. Three-bedroom homes are the modal size at 51.6%, followed by 4-plus at 23.6% and 2-bedroom at 18%. Rent-to-income is 20.2% and mortgage-to-income 22.6%, both below stress thresholds. The $325,000 median and $250 weekly rent give a price-to-annual-rent ratio of 25, moderate by national benchmarks.
Mortgage / mo
$1,213
Rent / wk
$250
HH Size
2.4
Personal Income / wk
$702
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
12.8%
Unoccupied
24
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.2%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.6%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
25.5%
Couples, no children
298
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare dominates at 21.3% of employed residents (23 workers), ahead of construction at 13.9% (15), education at 12%, and transport and public administration at 9.3% each. This mix points to a regional service economy rather than a self-contained commercial centre. By occupation, professionals lead at 26 workers, followed by community service workers, labourers, clerical staff, and machinery operators each at 21-24. The unemployment rate of 10.4% is elevated above national levels, and the participation rate of 12.9% is very low because 1,272 of the 1,576 residents are not in the labour force. Household income ranks in the 27.4th percentile nationally.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
64.2%
Part-time
25.4%
Participation
12.9%
Employed
173
Occupations
Top Industries
University
24.2%
Postgraduate
4.1%
Born Overseas
4.7%
Dwellings
163
Transport to Work
Car dependency is high at 86% of residents driving to work, above the national average, reflecting the suburb's spread across 57 square kilometres at low density. Walking or cycling accounts for 7.3% of trips. No schools are recorded inside the Stuart boundary, so families depend on facilities in nearby areas within the 4811 postcode cluster. SEIFA disadvantage data is not available for direct ranking. Volunteering runs at 8.6%, and 10.5% of residents (39 people) require daily assistance. The rent-to-income ratio of 20.2% stays below the 30% stress threshold, keeping housing costs manageable.
Drive
86.0%
Public Transport
N/A
Walk / Cycle
7.3%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Stuart compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stuart a good suburb to live in?
Stuart offers affordable housing with a median price of $325,000 and a mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.6%, below the 30% stress threshold. The suburb covers 57 square kilometres with a low density of 27.6 people per km2 and 94.5% detached housing. The 72% male population and 10.4% unemployment rate point to a service-community character rather than a typical family residential area.
What is the median house price in Stuart?
The median house price in Stuart is $325,000 based on 2025 estimates. Weekly rent averages $250, giving a gross yield of approximately 4.0%. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,213, which is well below the median for Queensland coastal cities.
What schools are in Stuart?
No schools are recorded within the Stuart suburb boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs within the 4811 postcode area. The local university qualification rate is 24.2%, which is 5.9 percentage points below the national average.
Is Stuart safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Stuart. As context, the suburb has a low population of 1,576 and low density of 27.6 per km2. The unemployment rate of 10.4% is above national averages, and 10.5% of residents (39 people) require daily assistance, a higher share than many Queensland suburbs.
Is Stuart good for property investment?
The gross rental yield of approximately 4.0%, from $250 weekly rent against a $325,000 median, is above many coastal Queensland markets. However, the 12.8% vacancy rate indicates soft demand. Only 3 development applications were lodged in the past 12 months, limiting supply risk. Rent-to-income of 20.2% keeps tenants in a stable position.
How is Stuart's population changing?
Stuart has 1,576 residents across 57 square kilometres with a turnover rate of 18.9% annually, meaning roughly 1 in 5 residents moved in the prior year. No population forecast is available. The 72% male share and 12.8% vacancy rate suggest the residential mix is tied to workforce or institutional factors that may shift over time.
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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