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Property Investment in Townsville (QLD) · Data as of Sept 2026

Property Investment in Townsville, QLD

North Queensland’s economic, defence and port capital. · Population ~206,260 · 91 suburbs across 1 council area scored monthly

Townsville Average R-Score 73 / 100 — top suburb in Townsville scores 100/100

Market conditions here are running warmer than most

Most of the demand and supply indicators we track are sitting above the national midpoint this month.

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Townsville top suburb R-Score100

Highest-scoring suburb out of 91 in Townsville

Townsville suburb average73

Across 67 scored suburbs in 1 LGAs

Suburb medians in Townsville range from $184,000 to $1,865,000.

3-year population movement: +4.3%. Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $8.4B. Key employment sectors: Health Care and Social Assistance (15%), Public Administration and Safety (14%), Education and Training (10%), Retail Trade (10%).

Typical suburb median price$722,500

Across 91 suburbs in Greater Townsville (Sept 2026).

Gross rental yield & rent4.4%

Median asking rent ~$600/wk · Vacancy 2%.

Top suburb R-Score in Townsville100/100

Highest-scoring suburb out of 91 in Townsville. See the top suburbs ↓

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Council Areas (LGAs) in Townsville

Local Government Area for Townsville

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LGA · QLDR-Score avg 73/100

Property Investment in Townsville

91 suburbs (top 100/100)Median $722,500Yield 4.4%
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All 91 Suburbs in Townsville

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Townsville Property Investment FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Investing in Townsville, QLD

Key facts and figures from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Townsville.

Is Townsville a good place to invest in property in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Greater Townsville (QLD) records an average Ripehouse R-Score of 73/100 across 91 suburbs and 1 council areas, with top-scoring suburbs reaching 100/100. Across Townsville, the typical suburb median price sits around $722,500, median rent is $600/wk, gross rental yield is 4.4%, and vacancy averages 2%.

What are the highest-scoring suburbs for property investment in Townsville?

Based on Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator R-Score model (Sept 2026), the highest-scoring suburbs in Townsville right now include Cungulla (R-Score 100/100, median $505,000), Paluma (R-Score 100/100, median $500,000), Alice River (R-Score 99/100, median $1,125,000), Saunders Beach (R-Score 99/100, median $550,000), Bohle (R-Score 98/100, median $555,000). Within each suburb, street-level performance varies significantly depending on owner-occupier ratio, public housing concentration, and block-level rental yield.

What is the rental yield and vacancy rate in Townsville, QLD?

Across Townsville’s 91 suburbs, the median gross rental yield is 4.4%, median weekly asking rent is $600/wk, and the median vacancy rate is 2%. Higher-yielding suburbs in Townsville currently include Castle Hill (9.9%), Toomulla (6.4%), Saunders Beach (6.2%).

Which Local Government Areas (LGAs) make up Greater Townsville?

Greater Townsville comprises 1 Local Government Area (Townsville), covering an estimated population of 206,260 residents. You can drill down into each council area on this page to compare suburb R-Scores and street rankings.

How do I find the best streets in Townsville suburbs?

Every G-NAF street in Townsville is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score (0–100) using ABS SA1 census owner-occupier ratios (>65%), public housing concentration (≤5%), and block-level rent and yield relative to its suburb. Select any suburb in Townsville below to inspect its top-scoring and lowest-scoring streets.