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Lota

POSTAL CODE: QLD, 4179
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Property investors enjoyed capital gains of 9.12% over the last 12 months in LOTA, translating to lower returns compared with its peers in QLD.

Figures from the previous quarter show that capital gains for real estate buyers in LOTA are low, as opposed to average gains per annum over the past five years.

The suburb posted a 33.33% growth in median prices over a three-year period. This is considerably higher than the gains it recorded over the past year.

This number can mean, real estate investors could earn a rental income of $700 based on current median home prices for the suburb.

On average, rents on listings have reached the $700 mark, reflecting a 2.84% increase in returns based on the current median price in LOTA.

LOTA, 4179 ranks 695th in QLD in terms of median property value increase and capital gains, based on year-to-date figures.

While it ranks 648th on the list of best yielding suburbs for rental properties in QLD, posting a 2.84% return.

Surburb overview

Lota, postcode 4179, is an eastern bayside suburb in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It is approximately 19.7 kilometres east of the Brisbane central business district (CBD).

As of the 2021 census, Lota had a population of 3,518 residents. The suburb encompasses an area of approximately 3.5 square kilometres, with 12 parks covering nearly 28.1% of its total area. The predominant age group in Lota is 40-49 years, and households are primarily couples with children. The average household size is 2.7 people, and the median weekly household income is approximately $2,236.

Public transportation in Lota is well-developed, offering residents multiple commuting options. The Lota railway station on Railway Terrace serves the suburb, providing regular Queensland Rail City network services to Brisbane and Cleveland. Several bus routes traverse the suburb, facilitating convenient travel within Brisbane.

Essential establishments in Lota include educational institutions such as Lota State School, a government primary school for boys and girls from Prep to Year 6 located at 26 Richard Street. In 2018, the school enrolled 200 students, supported by 16 teachers and 13 non-teaching staff. No secondary schools exist within Lota, but nearby Wynnum State High School in Wynnum serves the community's secondary education needs.

Residents can enjoy numerous parks and green spaces within the suburb for recreational activities. The Lota Foreshore Park, formerly the Lota Camping Reserve, is a large bay-front stretching along the suburb's eastern edge, offering playgrounds, barbecuing facilities, and a sculpture park. The suburb's coastline features mudflats and mangrove wetlands extending into Moreton Bay, providing scenic walking and cycling paths along the waterfront.

In terms of property, the median house price in Lota is approximately $1,115,000, with an annual capital growth of 17.68%. There were 79 house sales in the past 12 months, with properties spending an average of 17 days on the market. Rental yields for houses are currently around 3.57%, with a median weekly rent of $715.

Lota offers a blend of coastal charm and suburban tranquillity, making it an attractive option for residents and investors.

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