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

Property Investment in Somerset, QLD

74 suburbs in Somerset council area · Population ~26,936 · 10,455 dwellings · 5,373 km²

Somerset Council Average R-Score 48 / 100 — top suburb in Somerset scores 95/100

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 Somerset95

Highest R-Score out of 74 suburbs in Somerset

Somerset council average48

Across 49 scored suburbs in Somerset

Suburb medians in Somerset range from $255,000 to $7,500,000.

3-year population movement: +4.9%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 2.5% of stock (~259 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $600M. Key employment sectors: Manufacturing (18%), Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (13%), Education and Training (11%), Health Care and Social Assistance (9%).

Typical suburb median price$1,025,000

Across 74 suburbs in Somerset (Sept 2026) · ~240 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent3.4%

Median asking rent ~$570/wk · Vacancy 5.9%.

Top suburb R-Score in Somerset95/100

Highest-scoring suburb out of 74 in Somerset. Unlock the top suburbs ↓

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Somerset (QLD) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Somerset

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

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

As of Sept 2026, Somerset (Queensland) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 48/100 across 74 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 95/100. Across Somerset, the typical suburb median price is $1,025,000, median weekly rent is $570/wk, gross rental yield is 3.4%, and vacancy sits at 5.9%.

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

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Somerset (QLD) are Jimna (95/100, median $500,000), Linville (90/100, median $430,000), Woolmar (88/100, median $825,000), Sandy Creek (84/100, median $1,310,000), Vernor (80/100, median $1,270,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

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

Across Somerset (QLD), the median suburb property price is $1,025,000, median asking rent is $570/wk, and median gross yield is 3.4%, with homes averaging 240 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Somerset include Vernor (8%), Jimna (6.4%), Sandy Creek (6.4%).

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

Somerset is a Local Government Area in Queensland with an ABS estimated resident population of 26,936, approximately 10,455 dwellings, covering 5,373 sq km.

What are the best streets in Somerset (QLD)?

Every street across all 74 suburbs in Somerset is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.