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Garbutt, QLD
R-Score 90 / 100 — ranked #1,661 of 15,286 suburbs this month
Among the strongest markets in the country right now
Current buyer and rental conditions here rank in the top tier of the 15,000 suburbs we measure this month.
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| Indicator | Garbutt Reading | Context & Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Ripehouse R-Score | 90 / 100 | Ranked #1,661 of 15,286 Australian suburbs (Oct 2026) |
| Median House Price | $580,000 | +4.5% over the past 12 months of settled sales |
| Median Weekly Asking Rent | $585/wk | Implies a 5.2% gross rental yield at the current median price |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 2.3% | Above the 1.5% tight-supply threshold |
| Median Days on Market | 123 days | Part of Townsville (QLD) council area (LGA avg R-Score 78/100) |
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Frequently Asked Questions: Investing in Garbutt, QLD
Is Garbutt QLD a good suburb for property investment in 2026?
As of Oct 2026, Garbutt (QLD 4810) scores 90/100 on the Ripehouse R-Score, ranking #1,661 out of 15,286 Australian suburbs. Among the strongest markets in the country right now. Key fundamentals include a median price of $580,000, median rent of $585/wk, gross yield of 5.2%, and vacancy of 2.3%.
What is the median house price and 12-month growth in Garbutt QLD?
The current median property price in Garbutt (QLD) is $580,000 (Oct 2026), representing a +4.5% change over the past 12 months. Properties in Garbutt currently spend a median of 123 days on market.
What is the rental yield and vacancy rate in Garbutt QLD?
In Garbutt (QLD), the median weekly asking rent is $585/wk, producing a gross rental yield of 5.2%. The suburb vacancy rate is 2.3% as of Oct 2026.
What are the best streets in Garbutt QLD?
Ripehouse Advisory scores every G-NAF street in Garbutt against the suburb average for owner-occupancy, public housing, rent, and yield. Use the Garbutt Street Score tool on this page to compare individual streets.
Which council area (LGA) is Garbutt QLD located in?
Garbutt (QLD, postcode 4810, 4812, 4814) is located in the Townsville council area (LGA) within Greater Townsville. Across Townsville, the council-wide average R-Score is 78/100 across 91 suburbs.
R-Score and all figures are drawn from Ripehouse's research engine — 15,000 suburbs measured across 27 indicators, refreshed monthly (data as of Oct 2026). Scores describe past and current measured market conditions only. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Nothing on this page is personal financial advice.