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Carrara vs Casey — which is best for rental demand?

Same eight metrics, scored against the same benchmark, ranked against a $900kbudget. Look for where one suburb is materially ahead — that's the dimension that should sway your call.

  1. Carrara

    QLD · 4211
    54Average
    Median
    $700k
    5y growth
    8.5%/yr
    BalancedStable entry point

  2. Casey

    ACT · 2913
    60Strong
    Median
    $845k
    5y growth
    9.2%/yr
    GrowthStable but fully priced

Metric breakdown

Each row scores 0–100 against a fixed benchmark. The leader on each row is highlighted.

Metric · weight
Carrara
Casey
Capital growth (5y)
weight 22%
858.5%/yr
929.2%/yr
Rental yield
weight 13%
673.3%
623.1%
Rental demand
weight 10%
452.2%
681.3%
Population growth
weight 12%
10010.0%
919.1%
Income growth
weight 12%
5213.0%
6817.0%
Construction pipeline
weight 15%
0–
0–
Affordability
weight 8%
2222% under cap
66% under cap
Supply tightening
weight 8%
30+4.0% YoY
70-4.0% YoY

Winner per dimension

Where each suburb leads the field, with the count of dimensions won.

  1. Carrara

    3/8
    • Rental yield
    • Population growth
    • Affordability

  2. Casey

    4/8
    • Capital growth (5y)
    • Rental demand
    • Income growth
    • Supply tightening

Why Carrara

Stable entry point

population +10.0% (5y), 8.5%/yr capital growth.

Drivers
  • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
  • Capital growth8.5%/yr
  • Rental yield3.3%
Risks
  • No major construction project in this state

Construction ·Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 36.6 kmConstruction · 2025

Why Casey

Stable but fully priced

9.2%/yr capital growth, population +9.1% (5y).

Drivers
  • Capital growth9.2%/yr
  • Population growth+9.1% (5y)
  • Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
  • Income growth+17.0% (5y)
Risks
  • At top of budget (94% of cap)
  • No major construction project in this state