Handle's suburb model scores 824 Queensland suburbs every week. As at October 2026, 153 are rated Prime (roughly the top 10% of 3,393 suburbs nationally) and 255 Strong. Prime Queensland suburbs have a median house price of $775,000, a 4.3% gross yield and 1.0% vacancy. The strongest regions right now are Townsville, Toowoomba and Central Queensland.
Highest-rated Queensland suburbs with a profile on this site, as at October 2026. Ranked by Handle's model; we publish the band, not the score.
| Suburb | Region | Band | Median house | Gross yield | Vacancy | 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Currajong | Townsville | Prime | $662,500 | 4.6% | 0.81% | +20.4% |
| Dalby | Darling Downs, Maranoa | Prime | $570,000 | 5.3% | 0.43% | +22.8% |
| Chinchilla | Darling Downs, Maranoa | Prime | $541,000 | 5.7% | 0.82% | +20.2% |
| Roma | Darling Downs, Maranoa | Prime | $470,000 | 5.7% | 0.53% | +22.9% |
| Springwood | Logan, Beaudesert | Prime | $1,220,000 | 3.4% | 0.92% | +25.1% |
| Hermit Park | Townsville | Prime | $726,900 | 4.3% | 0.81% | +16.8% |
| Pittsworth | Darling Downs, Maranoa | Prime | $730,000 | 3.8% | 1.00% | +28.6% |
| Glen Eden | Central Queensland | Prime | $655,000 | 4.9% | 1.51% | +15.0% |
| Ayr | Townsville | Prime | $425,000 | 6.1% | 0.38% | +21.4% |
| Kirwan | Townsville | Prime | $675,000 | 4.6% | 0.98% | +15.4% |
| West Rockhampton | Central Queensland | Prime | $612,556 | 4.7% | 1.34% | +20.3% |
| Cambooya | Toowoomba | Prime | $755,000 | 4.1% | 0.09% | +19.8% |
| Eastern Heights | Ipswich | Prime | $862,000 | 3.5% | 1.05% | +23.4% |
| Longreach | Queensland, Outback | Prime | $350,000 | 7.0% | 1.86% | +29.6% |
| Sarina | Mackay, Isaac, Whitsunday | Prime | $620,000 | 5.7% | 0.53% | +26.5% |
Strong or better, with a profile on this site.
| Suburb | Band | Yield | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collinsville | Strong | 9.6% | $255,000 |
| Cloncurry | Strong | 9.1% | $305,000 |
| Charleville | Prime | 7.9% | $250,000 |
| Blackwater | Strong | 7.6% | $310,000 |
| Longreach | Prime | 7.0% | $350,000 |
| Ayr | Prime | 6.1% | $425,000 |
| Slade Point | Strong | 5.9% | $635,000 |
| Bundaberg East | Prime | 5.8% | $585,000 |
Lowest vacancy, Strong or better.
| Suburb | Band | Vacancy | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandstone Point | Strong | 0.06% | $942,500 |
| Oakey | Prime | 0.07% | $656,000 |
| Cambooya | Prime | 0.09% | $755,000 |
| Proserpine | Strong | 0.10% | $661,000 |
| Walkerston | Prime | 0.14% | $700,000 |
| Charleville | Prime | 0.15% | $250,000 |
| Glass House Mountains | Strong | 0.20% | $1,240,000 |
| Woombye | Strong | 0.25% | $1,160,000 |
The highest yields are usually in small mining and outback towns. One employer or industry can move rents and values quickly there, so they carry more risk.
Regions ranked by Prime-rated suburbs. Medians across each region's Prime and Strong suburbs.
| Region | Prime | Prime + Strong | Median house | Gross yield | Vacancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Townsville | 22 | 41 | $675,000 | 4.6% | 1.18% |
| Toowoomba | 19 | 27 | $850,000 | 3.8% | 0.97% |
| Central Queensland | 14 | 24 | $618,778 | 4.8% | 1.34% |
| Cairns | 13 | 26 | $766,125 | 4.7% | 1.00% |
| Mackay, Isaac, Whitsunday | 12 | 30 | $700,000 | 5.1% | 1.26% |
| Wide Bay | 11 | 30 | $668,500 | 4.7% | 1.12% |
| Ipswich | 10 | 40 | $877,500 | 3.6% | 1.06% |
| Darling Downs, Maranoa | 10 | 16 | $603,000 | 4.6% | 0.68% |
| Brisbane, North | 7 | 25 | $1,351,000 | 2.9% | 1.05% |
| Gold Coast | 7 | 21 | $1,330,000 | 4.0% | 1.22% |
As at October 2026, the highest-rated Queensland suburbs in Handle's model include Currajong, Dalby, Chinchilla, Roma, Springwood, Hermit Park. 153 Queensland suburbs are rated Prime and 255 Strong. The best suburb for you depends on your budget, borrowing and plan, and every property still has to pass our 29-check screen.
Among Queensland suburbs rated Strong or better, the highest gross yields are in Collinsville, Cloncurry, Charleville, Blackwater. The very highest yields are usually in small mining and outback towns, where one employer or industry can move rents and values quickly, so they carry more risk.
Vacancy is lowest in Sandstone Point, Oakey, Cambooya, Proserpine, all at or under 0.10% as at October 2026. Below 1.5% is generally a tight rental market, which supports rents and shortens the time to find a tenant.
Our model scores 3,393 Australian suburbs on buyer demand, price growth, rental return and community fundamentals, refreshed weekly. We publish the band only: Prime is roughly the top 10%, Strong the next 20%, Watch the next 15%. A suburb rating is where we start, not where we stop.
Data as at 20 October 2026 from SuburbsFinder, ABS Census and public project sources, scored by Handle's suburb model. General information only, not financial advice. Past growth is not a guide to future growth.