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

Property Investment in Cook, QLD

19 suburbs in Cook council area · Population ~4,876 · 2,642 dwellings · 105,719 km²

Cook Council Average R-Score 86 / 100 — top suburb in Cook scores 86/100

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 Cook86

Highest R-Score out of 19 suburbs in Cook

Cook council average86

Across 1 scored suburbs in Cook

Suburb medians in Cook range from $80,000 to $588,000.

3-year population movement: +4.3%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 0.9% of stock (~21 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $473M. Key employment sectors: Mining (32%), Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (9%), Accommodation and Food Services (8%), Construction (8%).

Typical suburb median price$435,000

Across 19 suburbs in Cook (Sept 2026) · ~360 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent9.6%

Median asking rent ~$832/wk · Vacancy 0.3%.

Top suburb R-Score in Cook86/100

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Every suburb in the Cook 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.

Cook (QLD) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Cook

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

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

As of Sept 2026, Cook (Queensland) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 86/100 across 19 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 86/100. Across Cook, the typical suburb median price is $435,000, median weekly rent is $832/wk, gross rental yield is 9.6%, and vacancy sits at 0.3%.

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

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Cook (QLD) are Cooktown (86/100, median $450,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

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

Across Cook (QLD), the median suburb property price is $435,000, median asking rent is $832/wk, and median gross yield is 9.6%, with homes averaging 360 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Cook include Cooktown (9.6%).

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

Cook is a Local Government Area in Queensland with an ABS estimated resident population of 4,876, approximately 2,642 dwellings, covering 105,719 sq km.

What are the best streets in Cook (QLD)?

Every street across all 19 suburbs in Cook is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.