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Property Investment in Western Downs, QLD

99 suburbs in Western Downs council area · Population ~35,452 · 15,590 dwellings · 37,923 km²

Western Downs Council Average R-Score 59 / 100 — top suburb in Western Downs 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 Western Downs95

Highest R-Score out of 99 suburbs in Western Downs

Western Downs council average59

Across 22 scored suburbs in Western Downs

Suburb medians in Western Downs range from $65,000 to $8,500,000.

3-year population movement: +2.8%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 0.4% of stock (~60 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $24.1B. Key employment sectors: Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (17%), Construction (11%), Retail Trade (9%), Education and Training (7%).

Typical suburb median price$450,000

Across 99 suburbs in Western Downs (Sept 2026) · ~360 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent5.7%

Median asking rent ~$450/wk · Vacancy 6.2%.

Top suburb R-Score in Western Downs95/100

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Every suburb in the Western 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.

Western Downs (QLD) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Western Downs

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

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

As of Sept 2026, Western Downs (Queensland) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 59/100 across 99 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 95/100. Across Western Downs, the typical suburb median price is $450,000, median weekly rent is $450/wk, gross rental yield is 5.7%, and vacancy sits at 6.2%.

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

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Western Downs (QLD) are Meandarra (95/100, median $260,000), Dulacca (93/100, median $160,000), Tara (93/100, median $322,500), Kogan (92/100, median $350,000), Warra (90/100, median $360,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

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

Across Western Downs (QLD), the median suburb property price is $450,000, median asking rent is $450/wk, and median gross yield is 5.7%, with homes averaging 360 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Western Downs include Kogan (12.6%), Tara (9.7%), Kaimkillenbun (9%).

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

Western Downs is a Local Government Area in Queensland with an ABS estimated resident population of 35,452, approximately 15,590 dwellings, covering 37,923 sq km.

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

Every street across all 99 suburbs in Western Downs is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.