The Freshwater Median Property Value & Market Data (QLD)
Price Score
6.0/10The Freshwater has a median property value in line with Queensland averages
Key Facts
- Median Price Range
- $650k–$900k
- Suburb
- The Freshwater, QLD
- Key Price Driver
- Housing stock age and land size
- Climate Risk Impact
- Increasingly affects property values — get a report
- Postcode
- 4870
- Highest high-risk exposure
- 15.5% of land (bushfire)
Median Property Value Analysis
The Freshwater in Queensland sits within the broader property market of the region. The median property value provides a benchmark for home buyers evaluating the suburb against neighbouring areas and state averages across Queensland. Understanding where a suburb sits in the price spectrum is a critical first step in property research.
Property values in The Freshwater are influenced by factors including location, housing stock diversity, school catchments, transport access, and increasingly climate risk exposure. The median price represents the middle point of all sales — half sold for more, half for less — and is the most commonly cited benchmark in Australian property market reporting. Domain and CoreLogic both publish suburb-level median price data that can be compared across Queensland.
For buyers considering The Freshwater, the relationship between property value and climate risk is becoming increasingly important. Properties in areas with lower exposure to flood, bushfire, and extreme heat may hold value better over the long term as climate risk awareness grows among Australian home buyers.
To make an informed property decision in The Freshwater, an address-level assessment is essential. Get a complete ClimateNest report for your shortlisted property including climate risk scores, projected insurance costs, and long-term value outlook to complement your market research.
The Freshwater (postcode 4870) is tracked in ClimateNest's suburb hazard model, which maps the share of the suburb's land exposed to each hazard at high and moderate levels. The suburb's highest high-risk exposures are bushfire (15.5% of land in high-risk zones), extreme wind (12.7% of land in high-risk zones), riverine flood (5.8% of land in high-risk zones). Exposure is not uniform across The Freshwater — individual properties can sit well above or below these averages, so an address-level check is recommended before buying, selling or insuring.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median property value in The Freshwater?
The median property value for The Freshwater in Queensland provides a market benchmark for home buyers and sellers. For the most current median price data, consult Domain, CoreLogic, or your local real estate agent who can provide suburb-specific sales evidence and recent comparable sales. Property prices in Queensland vary significantly by location, property type, and condition — the median is a starting point, not a valuation.
How do property values in The Freshwater compare to Queensland averages?
The Freshwater sits within the Queensland property market. Statewide median prices in Queensland range from $650k to $900k depending on property type and location. Consider climate risk alongside price data — ClimateNest provides property-specific risk assessments for addresses across The Freshwater.
What factors affect property values in The Freshwater?
Property values in The Freshwater are driven by location, proximity to schools and transport, housing stock quality and diversity, neighbourhood amenity, market conditions, and increasingly climate risk exposure. Address-level climate risk data from ClimateNest helps buyers make informed decisions.
Does climate risk affect property values in The Freshwater?
Yes, climate risk is an increasingly important factor in property values across Australian suburbs, including The Freshwater. Properties with verified lower climate risk may attract premium pricing as buyer awareness grows. A ClimateNest report provides address-level climate risk data to inform your property valuation.
What share of The Freshwater is exposed to high bushfire risk?
ClimateNest's hazard overlay maps 15.5% of The Freshwater in high-risk zones for bushfire, with a further 57.8% in moderate-risk zones. Suburb-level exposure is not uniform — individual properties can differ from these averages, so an address-level check is recommended.
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