FairSquare/Queensland/Townsville
Suburb Dossier · QLD · 4810

Townsville

Townsville, as a significant regional economic hub independent of major capital cities, offers a stable investment profile. Despite a moderate gross yield, the exceptionally low 0.8 per cent vacancy rate underscores strong tenant demand and consistent income potential, complemented by recent capital appreciation.

Model Verdict
Neutral Hold
5.5OUT OF 10
Median
$1.05M
house
Gross Yield
3.1%
derived
Weekly Rent
$635
3-bed median
12m Growth
+7.0%
trailing
Secret Sauce · Derivation

How the model valued Townsville

The median price is derived, not estimated. Every number on this page traces back to the model's proprietary yield surface — calibrated for each part of the country and resolved against distance from CBD. The price falls out of the formula.

Confidencehigh

Inputs for this suburb sit at the top of our calibration tier. The model is not guessing.

Distance
to CBD
1300km
Yield
derived from model
3.1%
Median Rent
weekly, 3-bed
$635
Median Price
(rent × 52) ÷ yield
$1.05M
Fit · Who It Suits
Investor Profiles
Income Hold
Model Tags
Balanced Market
Signals · Partial View
Market Temp
Warming
Supply Pressure
Normal
Rent Trajectory
In line
Cycle Position
Hot ·
Days On Market
Cool
Clearance Rate
Active ·
Buyer Demand
Hot
Vacancy Rate
Cool ·
Rent Growth 12m
Active
Price Volatility
Hot ·
5-Year Forecast
Cool
Risk Flags
Active ·

9 of 12 signals locked. The model's full read is in the complete analysis.

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01Cover page with verdict & score
02In-30-seconds snapshot
03Score breakdown across 5 dimensions
04Big picture & liveability analysis
05Market cycle + 10-year forecast
06Rental story + yield scenarios
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08Opportunity & risk register
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FAQ
01

Is Townsville a good investment in 2026?

The model rates Townsville a 5.5/10 and classifies it as "Neutral Hold". Townsville, as a significant regional economic hub independent of major capital cities, offers a stable investment profile. Despite a moderate gross yield, the exceptionally low 0.8 per cent vacancy rate underscores strong tenant demand and consistent income potential, complemented by recent capital appreciation.

02

What is the rental yield in Townsville?

Townsville is tracking at a 3.1% gross rental yield with a median weekly rent of $635 against a median house price of $1.05M. Full rent progression analysis is included in the complete model report.

03

How does the model value Townsville?

The model derives the median price from our proprietary yield model, not from scraped listings or AI estimates. Weekly rent × 52 ÷ gross yield returns the median price — every number on this page traces back to that formula.

04

Which investor profiles does Townsville suit?

Model signals align with: Income Hold. Avoidance profiles and risk flags are covered in the full model output.

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