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Paluma, QLD
R-Score 100 / 100 — ranked #6 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 | Paluma Reading | Context & Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Ripehouse R-Score | 100 / 100 | Ranked #6 of 15,286 Australian suburbs (Oct 2026) |
| Median House Price | $320,000 | -22% over the past 12 months of settled sales |
| Median Weekly Asking Rent | $400/wk | Implies a 5.9% gross rental yield at the current median price |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 0% | Tight rental supply (below the 1.5% equilibrium threshold) |
| Median Days on Market | 103 days | Part of Townsville (QLD) council area (LGA avg R-Score 78/100) |
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Paluma QLD FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions: Investing in Paluma, QLD
Is Paluma QLD a good suburb for property investment in 2026?
As of Oct 2026, Paluma (QLD 4816) scores 100/100 on the Ripehouse R-Score, ranking #6 out of 15,286 Australian suburbs. Among the strongest markets in the country right now. Key fundamentals include a median price of $320,000, median rent of $400/wk, gross yield of 5.9%, and vacancy of 0%.
What is the median house price and 12-month growth in Paluma QLD?
The current median property price in Paluma (QLD) is $320,000 (Oct 2026), representing a -22% change over the past 12 months. Properties in Paluma currently spend a median of 103 days on market.
What is the rental yield and vacancy rate in Paluma QLD?
In Paluma (QLD), the median weekly asking rent is $400/wk, producing a gross rental yield of 5.9%. The suburb vacancy rate is 0% as of Oct 2026.
What are the best streets in Paluma QLD?
Ripehouse Advisory scores every G-NAF street in Paluma against the suburb average for owner-occupancy, public housing, rent, and yield. Use the Paluma Street Score tool on this page to compare individual streets.
Which council area (LGA) is Paluma QLD located in?
Paluma (QLD, postcode 4816) 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.