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Property Investment in Mareeba, QLD

47 suburbs in Mareeba council area · Population ~24,205 · 9,661 dwellings · 53,491 km²

Mareeba Council Average R-Score 49 / 100 — top suburb in Mareeba scores 89/100

A mixed market — some indicators warm, others cooling

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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 Mareeba89

Highest R-Score out of 47 suburbs in Mareeba

Mareeba council average49

Across 13 scored suburbs in Mareeba

Suburb medians in Mareeba range from $185,000 to $7,600,000.

3-year population movement: +3.7%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 0.9% of stock (~82 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $725M. Key employment sectors: Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (18%), Health Care and Social Assistance (11%), Public Administration and Safety (10%), Retail Trade (9%).

Typical suburb median price$620,000

Across 47 suburbs in Mareeba (Sept 2026) · ~206 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent4.6%

Median asking rent ~$613/wk · Vacancy 2.8%.

Top suburb R-Score in Mareeba89/100

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Mareeba (QLD) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Mareeba

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

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

As of Sept 2026, Mareeba (Queensland) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 49/100 across 47 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 89/100. Across Mareeba, the typical suburb median price is $620,000, median weekly rent is $613/wk, gross rental yield is 4.6%, and vacancy sits at 2.8%.

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

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Mareeba (QLD) are Dimbulah (89/100, median $330,000), Mount Molloy (82/100, median $1,075,000), Speewah (67/100, median $640,000), Julatten (66/100, median $620,000), Irvinebank (55/100, median $252,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

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

Across Mareeba (QLD), the median suburb property price is $620,000, median asking rent is $613/wk, and median gross yield is 4.6%, with homes averaging 206 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Mareeba include Mount Molloy (10.8%), Dimbulah (7.1%), Julatten (5.5%).

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

Mareeba is a Local Government Area in Queensland with an ABS estimated resident population of 24,205, approximately 9,661 dwellings, covering 53,491 sq km.

What are the best streets in Mareeba (QLD)?

Every street across all 47 suburbs in Mareeba is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.