Townsville is Queensland’s largest regional city and one of Australia’s most undervalued investment markets in 2026. Median house price $420,000, gross rental yields 6.2–7.4%, and a defence, healthcare and education employment base that insulates rents from economic cycles. A Collings property advisor delivers the same professional analysis you’d get buying in Brisbane — for the same fixed fee of $4,500 + GST.

Townsville Property Market Snapshot 2026

• Median house price: $420,000
• Gross rental yield (houses): 6.2–7.4%
• Gross rental yield (units): 6.8–8.1%
• YoY capital growth: +9.6%
• Vacancy rate: 1.1%
• GeeVee Investment Score: 7.5/10

FAQs

Is Townsville a good property investment?

Townsville scores 7.5/10 on GeeVee. The combination of 6.2–7.4% gross yield and +9.6% capital growth in 2026 makes it one of the strongest regional investment plays in Queensland. The defence employment anchor (RAAF Base Townsville, 1st Brigade) provides rental stability most markets cannot match.

What are the best suburbs in Townsville for investment?

Belgian Gardens (premium waterfront), North Ward (heritage, walkability), Annandale (families, schools), Castle Hill (views, prestige) and Hyde Park (entry-level, strong yield) are our top five per GeeVee scoring.

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