Local Government Area (LGA) Research · Data as of Sept 2026

Property Investment in Barcaldine, QLD

34 suburbs in Barcaldine council area · Population ~2,937 · 1,645 dwellings · 53,383 km²

Barcaldine Council Average R-Score 82 / 100 — top suburb in Barcaldine scores 94/100

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.

Top suburb in Barcaldine94

Highest R-Score out of 34 suburbs in Barcaldine

Barcaldine council average82

Across 3 scored suburbs in Barcaldine

Suburb medians in Barcaldine range from $65,000 to $5,200,000.

3-year population movement: +2.7%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 0.3% of stock (~4 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $16.8B. Key employment sectors: Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (34%), Health Care and Social Assistance (9%), Public Administration and Safety (9%), Construction (8%).

Typical suburb median price$275,000

Across 34 suburbs in Barcaldine (Sept 2026) · ~576 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent7.2%

Median asking rent ~$240/wk · Vacancy 2%.

Top suburb R-Score in Barcaldine94/100

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Barcaldine (QLD) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Barcaldine

Key facts and market data from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Barcaldine (Queensland).

Is Barcaldine (QLD) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Barcaldine (Queensland) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 82/100 across 34 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 94/100. Across Barcaldine, the typical suburb median price is $275,000, median weekly rent is $240/wk, gross rental yield is 7.2%, and vacancy sits at 2%.

Which suburbs in Barcaldine have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Barcaldine (QLD) are Alpha (94/100, median $275,000), Barcaldine (89/100, median $360,000), Jericho (62/100, median $65,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Barcaldine?

Across Barcaldine (QLD), the median suburb property price is $275,000, median asking rent is $240/wk, and median gross yield is 7.2%, with homes averaging 576 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Barcaldine include Alpha (7.8%), Barcaldine (6.6%).

What are the demographics and size of the Barcaldine council area?

Barcaldine is a Local Government Area in Queensland with an ABS estimated resident population of 2,937, approximately 1,645 dwellings, covering 53,383 sq km.

What are the best streets in Barcaldine (QLD)?

Every street across all 34 suburbs in Barcaldine is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.