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Property Investment in Weipa, QLD

5 suburbs in Weipa council area · Population ~4,297 · 1,649 dwellings · 11 km²

Weipa Council Average R-Score 70 / 100 — top suburb in Weipa scores 98/100

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 Weipa98

Highest R-Score out of 5 suburbs in Weipa

Weipa council average70

Across 3 scored suburbs in Weipa

Suburb medians in Weipa range from $309,000 to $650,000.

3-year population movement: +2.1%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 0.4% of stock (~5 dwellings). Key employment sectors: Education and Training (15%), Health Care and Social Assistance (12%), Manufacturing (10%), Accommodation and Food Services (9%).

Typical suburb median price$514,750

Across 5 suburbs in Weipa (Sept 2026) · ~60 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent6.5%

Median asking rent ~$600/wk · Vacancy 0.5%.

Top suburb R-Score in Weipa98/100

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Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Weipa

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

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

As of Sept 2026, Weipa (Queensland) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 70/100 across 5 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 98/100. Across Weipa, the typical suburb median price is $514,750, median weekly rent is $600/wk, gross rental yield is 6.5%, and vacancy sits at 0.5%.

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

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Weipa (QLD) are Nanum (98/100, median $479,500), Trunding (71/100, median $550,000), Rocky Point (41/100, median $650,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

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

Across Weipa (QLD), the median suburb property price is $514,750, median asking rent is $600/wk, and median gross yield is 6.5%, with homes averaging 60 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Weipa include Nanum (6.5%).

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

Weipa is a Local Government Area in Queensland with an ABS estimated resident population of 4,297, approximately 1,649 dwellings, covering 11 sq km.

What are the best streets in Weipa (QLD)?

Every street across all 5 suburbs in Weipa is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.