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Property Investment in Townsville, QLD

91 suburbs in Townsville council area · Part of Greater Townsville · Population ~206,260 · 80,152 dwellings · 3,731 km²

Townsville Council Average R-Score 73 / 100 — top suburb in Townsville scores 100/100

Market conditions here are running warmer than most

Most of the demand and supply indicators we track are sitting above the national midpoint this month.

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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 Townsville100

Highest R-Score out of 91 suburbs in Townsville

Townsville council average73

Across 67 scored suburbs in Townsville

Suburb medians in Townsville range from $184,000 to $1,865,000.

3-year population movement: +4.3%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 1.5% of stock (~1,148 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $8.4B. Key employment sectors: Health Care and Social Assistance (15%), Public Administration and Safety (14%), Education and Training (10%), Retail Trade (10%).

Typical suburb median price$722,500

Across 91 suburbs in Townsville (Sept 2026) · ~105 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent4.4%

Median asking rent ~$600/wk · Vacancy 2%.

Top suburb R-Score in Townsville100/100

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All 91 Suburbs in Townsville (QLD)

Suburbs in Townsville — Suburb Research & Street Scores

Every suburb in the Townsville 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.

Townsville (QLD) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Townsville

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

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

As of Sept 2026, Townsville (Queensland) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 73/100 across 91 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 100/100. Across Townsville, the typical suburb median price is $722,500, median weekly rent is $600/wk, gross rental yield is 4.4%, and vacancy sits at 2%.

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

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Townsville (QLD) are Cungulla (100/100, median $505,000), Paluma (100/100, median $500,000), Alice River (99/100, median $1,125,000), Saunders Beach (99/100, median $550,000), Bohle (98/100, median $555,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

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

Across Townsville (QLD), the median suburb property price is $722,500, median asking rent is $600/wk, and median gross yield is 4.4%, with homes averaging 105 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Townsville include Castle Hill (9.9%), Toomulla (6.4%), Saunders Beach (6.2%).

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

Townsville is a Local Government Area in Queensland (part of Greater Townsville) with an ABS estimated resident population of 206,260, approximately 80,152 dwellings, covering 3,731 sq km.

What are the best streets in Townsville (QLD)?

Every street across all 91 suburbs in Townsville is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.