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

Property Investment in South Burnett, QLD

102 suburbs in South Burnett council area · Population ~35,111 · 15,265 dwellings · 8,382 km²

South Burnett Council Average R-Score 62 / 100 — top suburb in South Burnett scores 97/100

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 South Burnett97

Highest R-Score out of 102 suburbs in South Burnett

South Burnett council average62

Across 49 scored suburbs in South Burnett

Suburb medians in South Burnett range from $60,000 to $7,500,000.

3-year population movement: +4.1%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 1.4% of stock (~204 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $2.1B. Key employment sectors: Health Care and Social Assistance (14%), Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (12%), Retail Trade (11%), Education and Training (10%).

Typical suburb median price$474,750

Across 102 suburbs in South Burnett (Sept 2026) · ~228 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent5%

Median asking rent ~$480/wk · Vacancy 6.7%.

Top suburb R-Score in South Burnett97/100

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Every suburb in the South Burnett 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.

South Burnett (QLD) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in South Burnett

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

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

As of Sept 2026, South Burnett (Queensland) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 62/100 across 102 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 97/100. Across South Burnett, the typical suburb median price is $474,750, median weekly rent is $480/wk, gross rental yield is 5%, and vacancy sits at 6.7%.

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

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in South Burnett (QLD) are Merlwood (97/100, median $290,000), Taromeo (97/100, median $520,000), Wattle Camp (96/100, median $550,000), Wooroolin (95/100, median $330,000), Windera (93/100, median $390,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

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

Across South Burnett (QLD), the median suburb property price is $474,750, median asking rent is $480/wk, and median gross yield is 5%, with homes averaging 228 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in South Burnett include Merlwood (10.6%), Goodger (9%), Wooroolin (7.5%).

What are the demographics and size of the South Burnett council area?

South Burnett is a Local Government Area in Queensland with an ABS estimated resident population of 35,111, approximately 15,265 dwellings, covering 8,382 sq km.

What are the best streets in South Burnett (QLD)?

Every street across all 102 suburbs in South Burnett is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.