Highest Rental Yield Suburbs in Australia
Ranked by gross rental yield — real prices from NSW Valuer General, ABS rent data.
Data sources: NSW Valuer General, VIC Valuer General, ABS 2021 Census. Updated monthly. Gov Data
| # | Suburb | State | Median Price | Weekly Rent | Gross Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neutral Bay 2089 | NSW | $340,000 | $550/wk | 8.41% | View → |
| 2 | Lloyd 2650 | NSW | $324,000 | $420/wk | 6.74% | View → |
| 3 | Thurgoona 2640 | NSW | $315,850 | $360/wk | 5.93% | View → |
| 4 | Gol Gol 2738 | NSW | $295,000 | $315/wk | 5.55% | View → |
| 5 | Junction Hill 2460 | NSW | $330,000 | $350/wk | 5.52% | View → |
| 6 | Sandstone Point 4511 | QLD | $390,000 | $400/wk | 5.33% | View → |
| 7 | Belrose 2085 | NSW | $890,000 | $890/wk | 5.20% | View → |
| 8 | Gillieston Heights 2321 | NSW | $439,000 | $430/wk | 5.09% | View → |
| 9 | Twin Waters 4564 | QLD | $685,000 | $650/wk | 4.93% | View → |
| 10 | Coombabah 4216 | QLD | $442,000 | $415/wk | 4.88% | View → |
| 11 | Chisholm 2322 | NSW | $590,000 | $550/wk | 4.85% | View → |
| 12 | Windradyne 2795 | NSW | $375,000 | $350/wk | 4.85% | View → |
| 13 | Burrum Heads 4659 | QLD | $330,000 | $305/wk | 4.81% | View → |
| 14 | Cooloola Cove 4580 | QLD | $327,000 | $300/wk | 4.77% | View → |
| 15 | Caloundra 4551 | QLD | $397,000 | $360/wk | 4.72% | View → |
| 16 | Woorim 4507 | QLD | $375,000 | $340/wk | 4.71% | View → |
| 17 | Busselton 6280 | WA | $355,000 | $320/wk | 4.69% | View → |
| 18 | Encounter Bay 5211 | SA | $338,000 | $305/wk | 4.69% | View → |
| 19 | Bongaree 4507 | QLD | $335,000 | $300/wk | 4.66% | View → |
| 20 | Bellara 4507 | QLD | $358,000 | $320/wk | 4.65% | View → |
| 21 | Erskine 6210 | WA | $358,000 | $320/wk | 4.65% | View → |
| 22 | Forest Glen 4556 | QLD | $562,000 | $500/wk | 4.63% | View → |
| 23 | Urraween 4655 | QLD | $431,000 | $380/wk | 4.58% | View → |
| 24 | Eli Waters 4655 | QLD | $421,000 | $370/wk | 4.57% | View → |
| 25 | Tewantin 4565 | QLD | $512,000 | $450/wk | 4.57% | View → |
| 26 | Noosaville 4566 | QLD | $567,000 | $490/wk | 4.49% | View → |
| 27 | Pelican Waters 4551 | QLD | $629,000 | $540/wk | 4.46% | View → |
| 28 | Golden Beach 4551 | QLD | $468,000 | $400/wk | 4.44% | View → |
| 29 | Crestwood 2153 | NSW | $377,000 | $320/wk | 4.41% | View → |
| 30 | Banksia Beach 4507 | QLD | $520,000 | $440/wk | 4.40% | View → |
📊 Methodology
Gross yield = (median weekly rent × 52) ÷ median sale price × 100.
Median prices: NSW Valuer General (57,000+ real transactions, 2025–26), VIC Valuer General (787 suburbs, 2013–2023), other states from ABS 2021 income-based estimates.
Median weekly rent: ABS 2021 Census. Data updated monthly.
Not financial advice. Always consult a qualified adviser before investing.
Gross yield = (median weekly rent × 52) ÷ median sale price × 100.
Median prices: NSW Valuer General (57,000+ real transactions, 2025–26), VIC Valuer General (787 suburbs, 2013–2023), other states from ABS 2021 income-based estimates.
Median weekly rent: ABS 2021 Census. Data updated monthly.
Not financial advice. Always consult a qualified adviser before investing.
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