White Rock Positive Cashflow – 9% Yield

Homer Blancaver
Updated 4 min read
4 Idaho Close, White Rock QLD (2023 case study property)
4 Idaho Close, White Rock QLD (2023 case study property)

Updated November 2026: we added a “White Rock today” section with current Stash suburb figures and what has happened to the property since. The deal figures below are from 2023.

Address

4 Idaho Close, White Rock, QLD 4868

Investment Strategy

Positive Cashflow/High Yield

Development Timeline

13/02/2023
Property For Sale
Offers over $316,000
16/10/2023
Estimated For Rent
$550 wk

Unfortunately, this property is now listed as Under Offer. You can find more just like it Australia wide at stashproperty.com.au

Rental Insights

Stash shows rental figures for every property's suburb, including Long Term Rental Statistics (vacancy rate, homes rented in the last 12 months, median rent and potential yield) and the Long Term Yield Analyser, which compares yields by bedroom count and property type. November 2026: the screenshots below were taken in 2024. Some of the statistics shown in them, such as short-term (Airbnb) and rooming rental figures, are no longer part of the standard Stash property page.

Stash short-term rental estimate for 4 Idaho Close, White Rock QLD (2023)
Stash rooming rental statistics for 4 Idaho Close, White Rock QLD (2023)
Stash long-term rental statistics for 4 Idaho Close, White Rock QLD (2023)

Source: stashproperty.com.au

Stash rental insights for 4 Idaho Close, White Rock QLD (2023)

Investment Stats

2023

Year For Sale

9

Suburb Growth

9

Gross Yield

About the Property

This solid block low maintenance family home is positioned in a quiet cul-de-sac on a massive 861sqm allotment. Only minutes from Primary and Secondary Schools and Mount Sheridan Shopping Centre, features include:

– Central kitchen with storage
– Tiled flooring throughout
– Combined Lounge/Dining area
– Oversize outdoor living area
– 3 air conditioned bedrooms
– Semi ensuite with separate toilet
– Fully fenced yard with established tropical gardens
– Additional space for a caravan/boat/extra vehicle
– Plenty of off street parking plus double lock up garage

This property is perfect for First Home Buyers and owner occupiers and would make a low maintenance investment.

Only minutes from the Cairns Golf Club and the Edmonton Boat Ramp, this entry level lifestyle property is a must to inspect.

From the realestate.com.au listing

Comparable sales near 4 Idaho Close, White Rock QLD in Stash (2023)

Source: stashproperty.com.au

About the Suburb

White Rock is a suburb located in QLD 4868 with a population of 4918. The suburb has a diverse age range, with a significant population of individuals aged 5 to 19 years and 45 to 64 years. The median household income is $1,396 per week, and the majority of residents own their homes (51%). The suburb offers a range of occupations, with managers, professionals, and technicians and tradeworkers being the top three occupations. White Rock has convenient transportation options, with a high number of residents commuting by motor vehicle, followed by working from home. The suburb also has good access to schools and educational facilities, with an ICSEA percentile of 5.0 for government schools.

White Rock offers investment opportunities in both houses and units. The median house price is $444,000, with a median rental price of $500 per week, resulting in a rental yield of 6.3%. The suburb has experienced a median growth rate of 11.0%, indicating potential capital appreciation. The market absorption rate of 21.2% suggests high demand, which may drive home prices further. White Rock has a low vacancy rate of 0.8% and a room demand-supply ratio of 32.1%, making it favorable for investors interested in renting out rooms. Renovators may find potential opportunities in the suburb, as indicated by the high Sale Price IQR Ratio of 18.8%. The suburb also has a moderate online search interest of 2371, indicating buyer demand.

White Rock, QLD 4868 offers a diverse and vibrant lifestyle for residents. With a range of age groups and accessibility to various amenities, the suburb provides a comfortable living environment. The suburb also presents investment opportunities in both houses and units, with potential for capital appreciation and rental yield. Renovators may find the suburb appealing due to the high Sale Price IQR Ratio. The high market absorption rate and low vacancy rate indicate a favorable market for investors. Overall, White Rock presents a balanced blend of a desirable lifestyle and investment prospects.

Sources:
– proptechdata.com.au
– Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census 2021
– Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) School Profiles 2022

White Rock today (November 2026)

Houses in White Rock over the 12 months to October 2026 (Stash data, November 2026):

  • Median house sale price: $700,000 (90 sales)
  • 12-month change in the median: +20.7%
  • Median rent: $640 per week, a median gross rental yield of 4.7%
  • Vacancy rate: 0.7%; median days on market: 20

Stash's sales history shows 4 Idaho Close sold in February 2023 for $316,000, and no sale has been recorded since.

In 2023 the post quoted a $444,000 median house price and a 9% gross yield for this property. Today the median is $700,000 and the median house yield is 4.7%.

See the latest figures on the White Rock suburb page. To search current listings by rental yield and price, the way this property was found, see Find on-market deals in the Help Centre.

White Rock suburb median chart from Stash (2023)
Suburb Median
White Rock market absorption chart from Stash (2023)
Market Absorption
White Rock suburb yield chart from Stash (2023)
Suburb Yield
White Rock sales volume chart from Stash (2023)
Sales Volume

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