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Property Investment in Central Highlands, QLD

71 suburbs in Central Highlands council area · Population ~29,481 · 13,940 dwellings · 59,835 km²

Central Highlands Council Average R-Score 52 / 100 — top suburb in Central Highlands scores 88/100

A mixed market — some indicators warm, others cooling

Conditions here are neither running hot nor cold. The detail below shows which indicators are doing the work.

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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 Central Highlands88

Highest R-Score out of 71 suburbs in Central Highlands

Central Highlands council average52

Across 8 scored suburbs in Central Highlands

Suburb medians in Central Highlands range from $50,000 to $6,500,000.

3-year population movement: +3.5%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 0.6% of stock (~76 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $6.4B. Key employment sectors: Mining (35%), Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (10%), Education and Training (7%), Retail Trade (7%).

Typical suburb median price$400,500

Across 71 suburbs in Central Highlands (Sept 2026) · ~252 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent5.9%

Median asking rent ~$450/wk · Vacancy 2.1%.

Top suburb R-Score in Central Highlands88/100

Highest-scoring suburb out of 71 in Central Highlands. Unlock the top suburbs ↓

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Suburbs in Central Highlands — Suburb Research & Street Scores

Every suburb in the Central Highlands council area. Click a suburb name to view its Suburb R-Score report, or click Best streets to see how every street in that suburb ranks.

Central Highlands (QLD) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Central Highlands

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

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

As of Sept 2026, Central Highlands (Queensland) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 52/100 across 71 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 88/100. Across Central Highlands, the typical suburb median price is $400,500, median weekly rent is $450/wk, gross rental yield is 5.9%, and vacancy sits at 2.1%.

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

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Central Highlands (QLD) are Bluff (88/100, median $205,000), Capella (77/100, median $396,000), Blackwater (66/100, median $342,000), Duaringa (66/100, median $275,000), Emerald (47/100, median $600,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

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

Across Central Highlands (QLD), the median suburb property price is $400,500, median asking rent is $450/wk, and median gross yield is 5.9%, with homes averaging 252 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Central Highlands include Bluff (10%), Duaringa (8.7%), Blackwater (8.2%).

What are the demographics and size of the Central Highlands council area?

Central Highlands is a Local Government Area in Queensland with an ABS estimated resident population of 29,481, approximately 13,940 dwellings, covering 59,835 sq km.

What are the best streets in Central Highlands (QLD)?

Every street across all 71 suburbs in Central Highlands is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.