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

Property Investment in Lockyer Valley, QLD

77 suburbs in Lockyer Valley council area · Part of Greater Brisbane · Population ~46,058 · 14,933 dwellings · 2,269 km²

Lockyer Valley Council Average R-Score 58 / 100 — top suburb in Lockyer Valley scores 99/100

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 Lockyer Valley99

Highest R-Score out of 77 suburbs in Lockyer Valley

Lockyer Valley council average58

Across 60 scored suburbs in Lockyer Valley

Suburb medians in Lockyer Valley range from $185,000 to $2,500,000.

3-year population movement: +8.2%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 2.1% of stock (~322 dwellings). Key employment sectors: Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (21%), Education and Training (14%), Retail Trade (9%), Health Care and Social Assistance (8%).

Typical suburb median price$900,000

Across 77 suburbs in Lockyer Valley (Sept 2026) · ~186 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent3.8%

Median asking rent ~$600/wk · Vacancy 4.2%.

Top suburb R-Score in Lockyer Valley99/100

Highest-scoring suburb out of 77 in Lockyer Valley. Unlock the top suburbs ↓

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Lockyer Valley (QLD) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Lockyer Valley

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

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

As of Sept 2026, Lockyer Valley (Queensland) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 58/100 across 77 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 99/100. Across Lockyer Valley, the typical suburb median price is $900,000, median weekly rent is $600/wk, gross rental yield is 3.8%, and vacancy sits at 4.2%.

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

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Lockyer Valley (QLD) are Kentville (99/100, median $470,000), Rockmount (99/100, median $485,000), Helidon Spa (96/100, median $986,000), Upper Flagstone (96/100, median $730,000), Glen Cairn (95/100, median $975,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

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

Across Lockyer Valley (QLD), the median suburb property price is $900,000, median asking rent is $600/wk, and median gross yield is 3.8%, with homes averaging 186 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Lockyer Valley include Hatton Vale (8.8%), Glen Cairn (8.4%), Helidon Spa (7.9%).

What are the demographics and size of the Lockyer Valley council area?

Lockyer Valley is a Local Government Area in Queensland (part of Greater Brisbane) with an ABS estimated resident population of 46,058, approximately 14,933 dwellings, covering 2,269 sq km.

What are the best streets in Lockyer Valley (QLD)?

Every street across all 77 suburbs in Lockyer Valley is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.