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Best Suburbs in Australia, Ranked by Data.
Jump to a leaderboard below: Top 25 R-Score Suburbs ↓ · High-Yield Under $750k ↓ · Tightest Vacancy (<1.5%) ↓
Scores describe measured market conditions as of Sept 2026 — not personal financial advice or a forecast.
Top 25 Highest R-Score Suburbs in Australia
| Rank & Suburb | State & Council (LGA) | R-Score | Median Price | Gross Yield | Vacancy | Drill Down |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Docklands (3008) | VIC · Melbourne | 100/100 | $1,152,000 | 16.2% | 7.4% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #2 Alice Springs (0870) | NT · Alice Springs | 100/100 | $355,000 | 15.4% | 2.1% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #3 Weyba Downs (4562) | QLD · Sunshine Coast | 100/100 | $1,001,000 | 15.1% | 11.1% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #4 Goodmans Ford (2575) | NSW · Upper Lachlan Shire | 100/100 | $380,000 | 14.9% | 25% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #5 Bunyan (2630) | NSW · Snowy Monaro Regional | 100/100 | $380,000 | 14.6% | 0% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #6 Knowsley (3523) | VIC · Greater Bendigo | 100/100 | $540,000 | 10.6% | 12.5% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #7 Mia Mia (3444) | VIC · Greater Bendigo | 100/100 | $250,000 | 10.4% | 11.1% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #8 Lucknow (2800) | NSW · Orange | 100/100 | $570,000 | 10.2% | 6.7% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #9 Murrayville (3512) | VIC · Mildura | 100/100 | $280,000 | 10.2% | 6.7% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #10 Myalup (6220) | WA · Harvey | 100/100 | $435,000 | 10.2% | 5% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #11 Duri (2344) | NSW · Tamworth Regional | 100/100 | $350,000 | 10.1% | 5% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #12 Wagstaffe (2257) | NSW · Central Coast | 100/100 | $1,250,000 | 10% | 5.9% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #13 Huntly North (3551) | VIC · Greater Bendigo | 100/100 | $252,000 | 9.9% | 0% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #14 The Gap (0870) | NT · Alice Springs | 100/100 | $310,000 | 9.7% | 1.3% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #15 Spring Creek | QLD · Toowoomba | 100/100 | $301,000 | 9.5% | 10% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #16 Wandandian (2540) | NSW · Shoalhaven | 100/100 | $540,000 | 9.5% | 33.3% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #17 Yalboroo (4741) | QLD · Mackay | 100/100 | $253,000 | 9.3% | 7.7% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #18 Tallai (4213) | QLD · Gold Coast | 100/100 | $1,705,000 | 9.2% | 8.4% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #19 Broadbeach (4215) | QLD · Gold Coast | 100/100 | $455,000 | 9.1% | 8% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #20 Hargraves (2850) | NSW · Mid-Western Regional | 100/100 | $260,000 | 9% | 12.5% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #21 Maryvale (2820) | NSW · Dubbo Regional | 100/100 | $325,000 | 9% | 14.3% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #22 Galore (2650) | NSW · Wagga Wagga | 100/100 | $252,000 | 8.7% | 9.1% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #23 Telegraph Point (2441) | NSW · Port Macquarie-Hastings | 100/100 | $455,000 | 8.6% | 3.6% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #24 Milawa (3678) | VIC · Wangaratta | 100/100 | $350,000 | 8.2% | 3.2% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #25 Murchison (3610) | VIC · Greater Shepparton | 100/100 | $275,000 | 8.1% | 4.6% | Suburb · Streets → |
Top 20 High-Yield Suburbs Under $750,000 (R-Score 70+)
| Rank & Suburb | State & Council (LGA) | Gross Yield | Median Price | R-Score | Vacancy | Drill Down |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Dungowan (2340) | NSW · Tamworth Regional | 11.8% ($325/wk) | $330,000 | 99/100 | 4.2% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #2 Garners Beach (4852) | QLD · Cassowary Coast | 11.7% ($650/wk) | $520,000 | 88/100 | 0% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #3 Great Sandy Strait (4655) | QLD · Fraser Coast | 11.3% ($700/wk) | $518,000 | 97/100 | 0% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #4 Dumbleyung (6315) | WA · Dumbleyung | 11.3% ($260/wk) | $340,000 | 90/100 | 3.8% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #5 Bridgewater On Loddon (3516) | VIC · Loddon | 11.1% ($895/wk) | $420,000 | 97/100 | 4.5% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #6 Darlington (2008) | NSW · Singleton | 11.1% ($730/wk) | $607,500 | 91/100 | 2.4% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #7 Agnes (3962) | VIC · South Gippsland | 11% ($380/wk) | $392,500 | 98/100 | 0% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #8 Island Beach (5221) | SA · Kangaroo Island | 11% ($1000/wk) | $475,000 | 94/100 | 7.7% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #9 Ceduna Waters (5690) | SA · Ceduna | 11% ($750/wk) | $355,000 | 70/100 | 7.1% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #10 Mount Johns (0874) | NT · Alice Springs | 10.9% ($1500/wk) | $715,000 | 93/100 | 0.7% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #11 Southbrook (4356) | QLD · Toowoomba | 10.8% ($1300/wk) | $628,000 | 96/100 | 2.4% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #12 South Hedland (6722) | WA · Port Hedland | 10.7% ($1200/wk) | $585,000 | 82/100 | 2.4% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #13 Knowsley (3523) | VIC · Greater Bendigo | 10.6% ($520/wk) | $540,000 | 100/100 | 12.5% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #14 Katherine East (0850) | NT · Katherine | 10.4% ($800/wk) | $400,000 | 97/100 | 0.7% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #15 Southport (0800) | NT · Litchfield | 10.4% ($600/wk) | $300,000 | 97/100 | 11.1% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #16 Bulldog (2469) | NSW · Clarence Valley | 10.4% ($450/wk) | $462,500 | 91/100 | — | Suburb · Streets → |
| #17 South Johnstone (4859) | QLD · Cassowary Coast | 10.4% ($400/wk) | $490,000 | 73/100 | 2.8% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #18 Myalup (6220) | WA · Harvey | 10.2% ($850/wk) | $435,000 | 100/100 | 5% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #19 Lucknow (2800) | NSW · Orange | 10.2% ($620/wk) | $570,000 | 100/100 | 6.7% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #20 Yetman (2410) | NSW · Inverell | 10.2% ($450/wk) | $300,000 | 92/100 | 4.8% | Suburb · Streets → |
Top 20 Tightest Rental Vacancy Suburbs (Vacancy ≤ 1.5%, R-Score 75+)
| Rank & Suburb | State & Council (LGA) | Vacancy Rate | R-Score | Median Price | Gross Yield | Drill Down |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Wickham (6714) | WA · Karratha | 0.2% | 97/100 | $360,000 | 10.1% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #2 Brendale (4500) | QLD · Moreton Bay | 0.2% | 95/100 | $710,000 | 5.5% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #3 Numurkah (3636) | VIC · Moira | 0.2% | 94/100 | $475,000 | 5.5% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #4 Berri (5343) | SA · Berri and Barmera | 0.2% | 90/100 | $512,500 | 5% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #5 Fulham Gardens (5024) | SA · Charles Sturt | 0.2% | 80/100 | $1,420,000 | 2.7% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #6 Princes Hill (3054) | VIC · Yarra | 0.3% | 99/100 | $1,335,000 | 5.5% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #7 Griffith (2680) | NSW · Griffith | 0.3% | 95/100 | $608,000 | 4.9% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #8 Risdon Park (5540) | SA · Port Pirie City and Dists | 0.3% | 94/100 | $367,000 | 5.7% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #9 Araluen (0870) | NT · Alice Springs | 0.3% | 93/100 | $615,000 | 6.9% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #10 Elermore Vale (2287) | NSW · Newcastle | 0.3% | 92/100 | $916,600 | 4.2% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #11 Cooktown (4871) | QLD · Cook | 0.3% | 86/100 | $450,000 | 9.6% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #12 Murgon (4605) | QLD · South Burnett | 0.3% | 85/100 | $469,500 | 5.1% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #13 Calwell (2905) | ACT · Canberra (ACT) | 0.3% | 84/100 | $886,000 | 4.2% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #14 Clare (5416) | SA · Clare and Gilbert Valleys | 0.3% | 83/100 | $550,000 | 4.7% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #15 Kununurra (6743) | WA · Wyndham-East Kimberley | 0.3% | 79/100 | $470,000 | 10% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #16 Yallambie (3085) | VIC · Banyule | 0.3% | 75/100 | $1,070,000 | 3.2% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #17 Sadadeen (0870) | NT · Alice Springs | 0.4% | 98/100 | $443,000 | 8.8% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #18 Mayfield East (2304) | NSW · Newcastle | 0.4% | 95/100 | $1,068,000 | 3.7% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #19 Singleton Heights (2330) | NSW · Singleton | 0.4% | 95/100 | $677,750 | 5.4% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #20 Robinvale (3549) | VIC · Swan Hill | 0.4% | 95/100 | $390,000 | 6.7% | Suburb · Streets → |
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National Suburb Leaderboard FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions: Best Suburbs to Invest in Australia
What are the highest-scoring suburbs for property investment in Australia right now?
As of Sept 2026, top-scoring Australian suburbs on the 27-indicator Ripehouse R-Score include Docklands (VIC, R-Score 100/100, median $1,152,000, yield 16.2%); Alice Springs (NT, R-Score 100/100, median $355,000, yield 15.4%); Weyba Downs (QLD, R-Score 100/100, median $1,001,000, yield 15.1%); Goodmans Ford (NSW, R-Score 100/100, median $380,000, yield 14.9%); Bunyan (NSW, R-Score 100/100, median $380,000, yield 14.6%); Knowsley (VIC, R-Score 100/100, median $540,000, yield 10.6%). Across Australia, 1,579 suburbs currently score 90/100 or higher.
Which Australian suburbs under $750,000 have the highest rental yields and strong R-Scores?
Among suburbs with an R-Score of 70+/100 and a median house price under $750,000 (Sept 2026), leading rental yield markets include Dungowan NSW (11.8% yield, median $330,000, R-Score 99/100), Garners Beach QLD (11.7% yield, median $520,000, R-Score 88/100), Great Sandy Strait QLD (11.3% yield, median $518,000, R-Score 97/100), Dumbleyung WA (11.3% yield, median $340,000, R-Score 90/100), Bridgewater On Loddon VIC (11.1% yield, median $420,000, R-Score 97/100).
Does a 95+ Suburb R-Score mean every street in that suburb is a good investment?
No. Suburb-level R-Scores measure macro demand, supply tightness, price momentum, and rental yield across the whole suburb. Inside any high-scoring suburb, individual streets can still fail on public housing concentration (>5%) or low owner-occupancy (≤65%). Always click "Streets" next to any suburb in the leaderboard to check its ABS SA1 Street Scores.