Boonah vs Mount Tamborine

Side-by-side property comparison in Scenic Rim Regional. Median prices, growth, yields, and lifestyle.

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Boonah

4310 | 80km south-west

Median House

$630,000

Median Unit

$470,000

Growth (pa)

+13.3%

Rental Yield

4.5%

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Mount Tamborine

4272 | 60km south

Median House

$930,000

Median Unit

$690,000

Growth (pa)

+12.9%

Rental Yield

4.4%

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Median Price Comparison

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Detailed Comparison

Metric
Boonah
Mount Tamborine
Median House
$630,000
$930,000
Median Unit
$470,000
$690,000
Annual Growth (House)
+13.3% *
+12.9%
5yr Growth (House)
+73%
+72%
Rental Yield (House)
4.5%
4.4%
Rental Yield (Unit)
5.3%
5.2%
Days on Market
37
42
Vacancy Rate
1.3%
1.1%
Demand
Moderate
Moderate
Population
3,800
5,000
Avg Land Size
1,000m²
2,500m²
Distance from CBD
80km south-west
60km south
Zoning
Rural Residential, Village Centre, Low Density
Rural Residential, Environmental Protection, Park Residential

Boonah vs Mount Tamborine: Analysis

Price: Boonah has a median house price of $630,000 which is $300,000 lower than Mount Tamborine at $930,000. For buyers seeking more affordable entry, Mount Tamborine offers better value.

Growth: Boonah is showing annual house price growth of +13.3% while Mount Tamborine shows +12.9%. Boonah currently has stronger growth momentum.

Development: Boonah's development outlook is described as "Low." Meanwhile, Mount Tamborine offers "Very low."

Lifestyle: Boonah is located 80km south-west of the CBD with key amenities including fassifern valley rural beauty, lake moogerah water sports. Mount Tamborine sits 60km south of the CBD and offers rainforest acreage living, cool mountain climate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boonah more expensive than Mount Tamborine?

No, Mount Tamborine has a higher median house price of $930,000 compared to Boonah at $630,000.

Which suburb has better growth — Boonah or Mount Tamborine?

Boonah shows annual house price growth of +13.3% while Mount Tamborine shows +12.9%. Boonah currently has stronger growth momentum.

Which is better for investment — Boonah or Mount Tamborine?

Boonah offers a rental yield of 4.5% (houses) and 5.3% (units). Mount Tamborine offers 4.4% and 5.2% respectively. Consider both yield and capital growth when making investment decisions.

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Data: CoreLogic, PropTrack, realestate.com.au. Last updated April 2026.