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Scarborough

4020 · QLD · Metro · Data updated May 2026
72
Good Signal
out of 100
Vacancy Rate
1.1%
Rental Yield
5.5%
12m Growth
+11.5%
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What the data says about Scarborough

Scarborough shows solid investment fundamentals worth investigating further. A vacancy rate of 1.1% in Scarborough indicates a relatively balanced rental market with reasonable tenant demand. Days on market at 30 days suggest reasonable market activity.

Property values have grown 11.5% over the past 12 months, reflecting genuine market momentum and strong buyer competition. With a rental yield of 5.5%, income returns are above the national average. New dwelling approvals in the area have increased, which may moderate price growth as additional supply enters the market.

PropTime's composite model scores Scarborough at 72/100, indicating good signal fundamentals with some factors to monitor.

15-factor analysis

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Vacancy Rate
1.1%
7/10
Rental Yield
5.5%
8/10
Price Growth 12m
+11.5%
9/10
Days on Market
30 days
6/10
Population Growth
2.7%
9/10
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Investment profile for Scarborough

72
Growth score
Capital appreciation outlook
74
Cashflow score
Rental income strength
72
Overall score
Combined investment signal

Scarborough is particularly suited to cashflow-focused investors. The 5.5% rental yield is above the national average, offering solid income potential.

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Frequently asked questions about Scarborough

Is Scarborough a good place to invest in property?

Based on PropTime's analysis of 15 demand and supply indicators, Scarborough scores 72/100 — a Good Signal signal. Key indicators include a 1.1% vacancy rate, 5.5% rental yield, and 11.5% price growth over the past 12 months. Create a free PropTime account to see the complete 15-factor breakdown and cashflow calculator pre-filled with Scarborough data.

What is the vacancy rate in Scarborough?

The current vacancy rate in Scarborough is 1.1%. This represents a reasonably healthy rental market. Some vacancies exist but tenant demand remains solid.

What is the rental yield in Scarborough?

The gross rental yield in Scarborough is 5.5%. The Australian national average is approximately 4.5%, so Scarborough is above average — a positive sign for cashflow investors. Use PropTime's free cashflow calculator to model the full weekly cashflow for Scarborough.

What is the property outlook for Scarborough?

PropTime's composite model scores Scarborough at 72/100 as of May 2026. Strong price growth of 11.5% over the past 12 months suggests positive momentum. Create a free PropTime account to access the full 15-factor analysis for Scarborough.

How does Scarborough compare to similar suburbs?

Scarborough scores 72/100 on PropTime. Similar suburbs by score include Robina, Southport, Biggera Waters, all within the same QLD market.

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