Boonah vs Tamborine Mountain

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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Tamborine Mountain

4272 | 55km south

Median House

$1,120,000

Median Unit

$855,000

Growth (pa)

+13.1%

Rental Yield

4.5%

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Median Price Comparison

BoonahTamborine Mountain$0$300,000$600,000$900,000$1.20M

Detailed Comparison

Metric
Boonah
Tamborine Mountain
Median House
$630,000
$1,120,000
Median Unit
$470,000
$855,000
Annual Growth (House)
+13.3% *
+13.1%
5yr Growth (House)
+73%
+72%
Rental Yield (House)
4.5%
4.5%
Rental Yield (Unit)
5.3%
5.3%
Days on Market
37
44
Vacancy Rate
1.3%
1.4%
Demand
Moderate
Moderate
Population
3,800
9,000
Avg Land Size
1,000m²
2,000m²
Distance from CBD
80km south-west
55km south
Zoning
Rural Residential, Village Centre, Low Density
Rural Residential, Environmental Protection, Park Residential

Boonah vs Tamborine Mountain: Analysis

Price: Boonah has a median house price of $630,000 which is $490,000 lower than Tamborine Mountain at $1,120,000. For buyers seeking more affordable entry, Tamborine Mountain offers better value.

Growth: Boonah is showing annual house price growth of +13.3% while Tamborine Mountain shows +13.1%. Boonah currently has stronger growth momentum.

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

Lifestyle: Boonah is located 80km south-west of the CBD with key amenities including fassifern valley rural beauty, lake moogerah water sports. Tamborine Mountain sits 55km south of the CBD and offers gallery walk arts and wine, national park bushwalking.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boonah more expensive than Tamborine Mountain?

No, Tamborine Mountain has a higher median house price of $1,120,000 compared to Boonah at $630,000.

Which suburb has better growth — Boonah or Tamborine Mountain?

Boonah shows annual house price growth of +13.3% while Tamborine Mountain shows +13.1%. Boonah currently has stronger growth momentum.

Which is better for investment — Boonah or Tamborine Mountain?

Boonah offers a rental yield of 4.5% (houses) and 5.3% (units). Tamborine Mountain offers 4.5% and 5.3% 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.