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

Property Investment in Southern Downs, QLD

107 suburbs in Southern Downs council area · Population ~38,064 · 16,427 dwellings · 7,108 km²

Southern Downs Council Average R-Score 42 / 100 — top suburb in Southern Downs scores 96/100

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 Southern Downs96

Highest R-Score out of 107 suburbs in Southern Downs

Southern Downs council average42

Across 55 scored suburbs in Southern Downs

Suburb medians in Southern Downs range from $55,000 to $4,250,000.

3-year population movement: +3%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 1.7% of stock (~268 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $4.0B. Key employment sectors: Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (14%), Health Care and Social Assistance (12%), Retail Trade (12%), Education and Training (9%).

Typical suburb median price$625,000

Across 107 suburbs in Southern Downs (Sept 2026) · ~468 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent4.4%

Median asking rent ~$530/wk · Vacancy 6.5%.

Top suburb R-Score in Southern Downs96/100

Highest-scoring suburb out of 107 in Southern Downs. Unlock the top suburbs ↓

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All 107 Suburbs in Southern Downs (QLD)

Suburbs in Southern Downs — Suburb Research & Street Scores

Every suburb in the Southern Downs 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.

Southern Downs (QLD) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Southern Downs

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

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

As of Sept 2026, Southern Downs (Queensland) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 42/100 across 107 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 96/100. Across Southern Downs, the typical suburb median price is $625,000, median weekly rent is $530/wk, gross rental yield is 4.4%, and vacancy sits at 6.5%.

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

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Southern Downs (QLD) are Sugarloaf (96/100, median $395,000), Loch Lomond (85/100, median $420,000), Karara (82/100, median $215,000), Leyburn (80/100, median $520,000), Pozieres (75/100, median $395,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

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

Across Southern Downs (QLD), the median suburb property price is $625,000, median asking rent is $530/wk, and median gross yield is 4.4%, with homes averaging 468 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Southern Downs include Karara (14.5%), Mount Colliery (13.9%), Loch Lomond (12.4%).

What are the demographics and size of the Southern Downs council area?

Southern Downs is a Local Government Area in Queensland with an ABS estimated resident population of 38,064, approximately 16,427 dwellings, covering 7,108 sq km.

What are the best streets in Southern Downs (QLD)?

Every street across all 107 suburbs in Southern Downs is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.