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Highest rental yield suburbs in Australia.
Use this ranked list as a first-pass research shortlist. Compare gross yield, price and rent signals, then verify the latest listings and local risks before making decisions.
Ranked by estimated gross rental yieldCalculated from available price and rent fields.
Australian suburbsCoverage from available public datasets.
Verify current listingsUse this as research, not advice.
Yield leaderboard
High-yield suburb research shortlist — verify before relying on any result.
Results above 10% gross yield may reflect stale data, rent/price mix, low sample size or property type mismatch. Flag these results and verify rent, price, property type and sample size before relying on the figure.
| Rank | Suburb | Gross yield | Median price | Weekly rent | Confidence | Research links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Angus NSW | 25.84% | $165,000 | $820/wk | Current dataset | |
| 2 | Burcher NSW | 21.32% | $100,000 | $410/wk | Current dataset | |
| 3 | Charbon NSW | 20.15% | $80,000 | $310/wk | Current dataset | |
| 4 | Boree Creek NSW | 18.91% | $110,000 | $400/wk | Current dataset | |
| 5 | Mermaid Waters QLD | 18.32% | $1,355,000 | $2,750/wk | Current dataset | |
| 6 | Pindimar NSW | 17.74% | $170,000 | $580/wk | Current dataset | |
| 7 | Gilgai NSW | 16.00% | $130,000 | $400/wk | Current dataset | |
| 8 | Ravenswood NSW | 15.38% | $120,000 | $355/wk | Current dataset | |
| 9 | Robina QLD | 14.39% | $1,350,000 | $2,150/wk | Current dataset | |
| 10 | Peak View NSW | 13.92% | $170,000 | $455/wk | Current dataset | |
| 11 | Wynnum QLD | 13.72% | $1,448,000 | $2,200/wk | Current dataset | |
| 12 | Lower Macdonald NSW | 13.33% | $195,000 | $500/wk | Current dataset | |
| 13 | Bigga NSW | 12.78% | $180,000 | $442/wk | Current dataset | |
| 14 | Burleigh Waters QLD | 12.22% | $1,331,000 | $1,800/wk | Current dataset | |
| 15 | Wongan Hills WA | 12.15% | $633,000 | $1,480/wk | Current dataset | |
| 16 | Murrumburrah NSW | 12.09% | $200,000 | $465/wk | Current dataset | |
| 17 | Windeyer NSW | 11.94% | $270,000 | $620/wk | Current dataset | |
| 18 | Hope Island QLD | 11.56% | $1,484,000 | $1,900/wk | Current dataset | |
| 19 | Elanora QLD | 11.47% | $1,338,000 | $1,700/wk | Current dataset | |
| 20 | Lightning Ridge NSW | 11.38% | $160,000 | $350/wk | Current dataset | |
| 21 | Surfers Paradise QLD | 11.13% | $1,015,000 | $1,250/wk | Current dataset | |
| 22 | Crestwood NSW | 11.03% | $377,000 | $800/wk | Current dataset | |
| 23 | Buronga NSW | 10.96% | $210,000 | $442/wk | Current dataset | |
| 24 | Culcairn NSW | 10.82% | $221,000 | $460/wk | Current dataset | |
| 25 | Gerogery NSW | 10.54% | $275,000 | $558/wk | Current dataset | |
| 26 | Danyo VIC | 10.32% | $176,300 | $350/wk | Current dataset | |
| 27 | Maryborough QLD | 10.18% | $710,000 | $800/wk | Current dataset | |
| 28 | Oaklands NSW | 10.17% | $230,000 | $450/wk | Current dataset | |
| 29 | Cassilis NSW | 10.14% | $200,000 | $390/wk | Current dataset | |
| 30 | Willow Tree NSW | 9.89% | $305,000 | $580/wk | Current dataset | |
| 31 | Dungowan NSW | 9.80% | $260,000 | $490/wk | Current dataset | |
| 32 | Deepwater NSW | 9.75% | $160,000 | $300/wk | Current dataset | |
| 33 | Burleigh Heads QLD | 9.69% | $1,304,000 | $1,400/wk | Current dataset | |
| 34 | Chilcotts Grass NSW | 9.69% | $295,000 | $550/wk | Current dataset | |
| 35 | Annerley QLD | 9.64% | $1,405,000 | $1,500/wk | Current dataset | |
| 36 | Koorawatha NSW | 9.53% | $120,000 | $220/wk | Current dataset | |
| 37 | Matong NSW | 9.50% | $219,000 | $400/wk | Current dataset | |
| 38 | Montefiores NSW | 9.50% | $230,000 | $420/wk | Current dataset | |
| 39 | Khancoban NSW | 9.35% | $310,000 | $558/wk | Current dataset | |
| 40 | Wilcannia NSW | 9.26% | $87,000 | $155/wk | Current dataset | |
| 41 | Benowa QLD | 9.21% | $1,471,000 | $1,500/wk | Current dataset | |
| 42 | Pyramul NSW | 9.21% | $350,000 | $620/wk | Current dataset | |
| 43 | Bringelly NSW | 8.86% | $645,900 | $1,100/wk | Current dataset | |
| 44 | Tewantin QLD | 8.85% | $969,000 | $950/wk | Current dataset | |
| 45 | Wirlinga NSW | 8.84% | $297,000 | $505/wk | Current dataset | |
| 46 | Wattle Flat NSW | 8.69% | $317,000 | $530/wk | Current dataset | |
| 47 | Currumbin Waters QLD | 8.63% | $1,255,000 | $1,200/wk | Current dataset | |
| 48 | Pokolbin NSW | 8.63% | $367,500 | $610/wk | Current dataset | |
| 49 | Bundabah NSW | 8.62% | $350,000 | $580/wk | Current dataset | |
| 50 | Coolamon NSW | 8.58% | $300,000 | $495/wk | Current dataset | |
| 51 | Lloyd NSW | 8.51% | $324,000 | $530/wk | Current dataset | |
| 52 | Gol Gol NSW | 8.46% | $295,000 | $480/wk | Current dataset | |
| 53 | Busselton WA | 8.38% | $512,000 | $825/wk | Current dataset | |
| 54 | Hargraves NSW | 8.37% | $385,000 | $620/wk | Current dataset | |
| 55 | Thurgoona NSW | 8.31% | $315,850 | $505/wk | Current dataset | |
| 56 | Lochinvar NSW | 8.23% | $398,000 | $630/wk | Current dataset | |
| 57 | Nyngan NSW | 8.19% | $235,000 | $370/wk | Current dataset | |
| 58 | Burpengary East QLD | 8.08% | $1,397,000 | $1,250/wk | Current dataset | |
| 59 | Monteagle NSW | 8.07% | $290,000 | $450/wk | Current dataset | |
| 60 | Murrumba Downs QLD | 8.05% | $1,403,000 | $1,250/wk | Current dataset |
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Use current evidence
Public datasets can lag. Always compare against current sold listings, rental listings and local property manager feedback.