How does NextSuburb rank Australian suburbs?

We score every suburb 0–100 across eight investment-grade signals — capital growth, population growth, supply tightening, rental yield, vacancy rate, income growth, infrastructure pipeline exposure and affordability headroom — then weight them by the strategy you choose (Growth, Balanced, or Yield).

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ABS, ATO, SQM Research, Domain, realestate.com.au and the infrastructure portals of every state and territory. Full list and update cadence on /sources.

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Best buys under $300k

Best overall pick for you

🥇Balanced pick

Angus

Best all-rounder on the index — no single dimension dominates and none lags.

Why it wins · Most balanced profile in your filter — +8 pts over Port Augusta.

Stable entry pointNSW · 2765$225k median

54Moderate

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Drivers

Rental yield8.1%
Supply tightening-5.0% YoY
Tight rentals1.3%
Population growth+6.5% (5y)

Risks

No major construction project in this state

Closest construction ·M12 Motorway19.5 kmConstruction · 2026

Penrith · scored against your filter

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🥈Secondary pickYield

Lower Macdonald

74Strong

8.3% yield in a tight rental market — 1.3% vacancy backs the cashflow.

NSW · $195kView why

Drivers

Rental yield8.3%
Supply tightening-5.0% YoY
Tight rentals1.3%
Population growth+6.5% (5y)

Risks

No major construction project in this state

Stable entry point

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🥉Alternative pickGrowth

Kerang

55Moderate

9.3%/yr capital growth with population +7.8% over five years.

VIC · $265kView why

Drivers

Capital growth9.3%/yr
Rental yield3.9%
Population growth+7.8% (5y)

Risks

Only 3,960 residents — illiquid, slow to sell
No major construction project in this state

Thin market · ~4k residents

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Score legend · 0–40 weak · 40–60 moderate · 60–75 strong · 75+ exceptional. Scores blend growth, yield, demand and infrastructure signals against your strategy. Full methodology →

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Why am I seeing this? Ranked across every suburb that fits your filter — click any card for the full breakdown.

How is this calculated?

We score every suburb 0–100 against eight benchmarks a working buyer's agent watches: capital growth, rental yield, vacancy, listings trend, population growth, income growth, budget headroom, and the construction pipeline within reach.

The composite is a weighted average. The Top Picks above re-rank under a Growth-tilted, Yield-tilted, and Balanced scheme so each investor profile gets a single recommendation.

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Tier CC — ModerateScore 40–596 suburbs

#1
Lower Macdonald
8.3% gross yield, listings tightening 5.0% YoY.
Gross yield · 8.3%
1.3% vacancy
55
Yield🟢 Under budget
Drivers
Rental yield8.3%
Supply tightening-5.0% YoY
Tight rentals1.3%
Population growth+6.5% (5y)
Risks
No major construction project in this state
Closest construction ·Sydney Metro West — Parramatta50.2 kmConstruction · 2030
2775 · The HillsCompare full (3)
#2
Angus
8.1% gross yield, listings tightening 5.0% YoY.
Gross yield · 8.1%
1.3% vacancy
54
Yield🟢 Under budget
Drivers
Rental yield8.1%
Supply tightening-5.0% YoY
Tight rentals1.3%
Population growth+6.5% (5y)
Risks
No major construction project in this state
Closest construction ·M12 Motorway19.5 kmConstruction · 2026
2765 · PenrithCompare full (3)
#3
Kerang
9.3%/yr capital growth, 3.9% gross yield.
Growth + yield · 9.3% · 3.9%
9.3%/yr 5y growth
47
Balanced🟢 Under budget
Drivers
Capital growth9.3%/yr
Rental yield3.9%
Population growth+7.8% (5y)
Risks
Only 3,960 residents — illiquid, slow to sell
No major construction project in this state
Closest construction ·Melbourne Airport Rail — Sunshine Hub241.3 kmApproved · 2033
3579 · Swan HillCompare full (3)
#4
Port Augusta
7.4%/yr capital growth, 3.4% gross yield.
Growth + yield · 7.4% · 3.4%
7.4%/yr 5y growth
46
Balanced🟡 Near cap
Drivers
Capital growth7.4%/yr
Rental yield3.4%
Population growth+6.5% (5y)
Risks
At top of budget (98% of cap)
No major construction project in this state
5700 · Port AugustaCompare full (3)
#5
Broken Hill
4.6% gross yield, population +6.5% (5y).
Gross yield · 4.6%
4.6% yield
43
Yield🟢 Under budget
Drivers
Rental yield4.6%
Population growth+6.5% (5y)
Risks
Listings up 6.0% YoY — supply easing
No major construction project in this state
Closest construction ·Sydney Metro — Western Sydney Airport892.3 kmConstruction · 2026
2880 · Unincorporated NSWIn compare set
#6
Whyalla
4.2% gross yield, 7.2%/yr capital growth.
Growth + yield · 7.2% · 4.2%
7.2%/yr 5y growth
41
Balanced🟢 Under budget
Drivers
Rental yield4.2%
Capital growth7.2%/yr
Population growth+6.5% (5y)
Risks
Only 3,609 residents — illiquid, slow to sell
No major construction project in this state
5600 · WhyallaCompare full (3)

Tier DD — Below trendScore <4024 suburbs

#7
Warracknabeal
15.9%/yr capital growth, population +7.8% (5y).
5y growth · 15.9%/yr
15.9%/yr 5y growth
39
Growth🟢 Under budget
Drivers
Capital growth15.9%/yr
Population growth+7.8% (5y)
Rental yield3.8%
Risks
Only 2,359 residents — illiquid, slow to sell
No major construction project in this state
Closest construction ·Melbourne Airport Rail — Sunshine Hub275.6 kmApproved · 2033
3393 · HindmarshCompare full (3)
#8
Sunnycliffs
4.4% gross yield, population +7.8% (5y).
Gross yield · 4.4%
4.7%/yr 5y growth
37
Yield🟡 Near cap
Drivers
Rental yield4.4%
Population growth+7.8% (5y)
Risks
Only 0 residents — illiquid, slow to sell
At top of budget (96% of cap)
Closest construction ·Melbourne Airport Rail — Sunshine Hub455.9 kmApproved · 2033
3496 · MilduraCompare full (3)
#9
Numurkah
population +7.8% (5y), 3.8% gross yield.
Gross yield · 3.8%
2.8%/yr 5y growth
36
Yield🟡 Near cap
Drivers
Population growth+7.8% (5y)
Rental yield3.8%
Risks
Only 4,604 residents — illiquid, slow to sell
At top of budget (96% of cap)
Closest construction ·North East Link — Bulleen189.9 kmConstruction · 2028
3636 · MoiraCompare full (3)
#10
Coonamble
5.6% gross yield, population +6.5% (5y).
Gross yield · 5.6%
5.6% yield
34
Yield🟢 Under budget
Drivers
Rental yield5.6%
Population growth+6.5% (5y)
Risks
Only 2,666 residents — illiquid, slow to sell
Listings up 6.0% YoY — supply easing
Closest construction ·Sydney Metro — Western Sydney Airport393.0 kmConstruction · 2026
2829 · CoonambleCompare full (3)
#11
Donald
12.1%/yr capital growth, 3.9% gross yield.
5y growth · 12.1%/yr
12.1%/yr 5y growth
33
Growth🟢 Under budget
Drivers
Capital growth12.1%/yr
Rental yield3.9%
Population growth+7.8% (5y)
Risks
Only 1,472 residents — illiquid, slow to sell
No major construction project in this state
Closest construction ·Melbourne Airport Rail — Sunshine Hub227.5 kmApproved · 2033
3480 · YarriambiackIn compare set
#12
Heywood
9.1%/yr capital growth, population +7.8% (5y).
5y growth · 9.1%/yr
9.1%/yr 5y growth
33
Growth🟡 Near cap
Drivers
Capital growth9.1%/yr
Population growth+7.8% (5y)
Rental yield3.4%
Risks
Only 1,815 residents — illiquid, slow to sell
At top of budget (92% of cap)
Closest construction ·Melbourne Airport Rail — Sunshine Hub284.4 kmApproved · 2033
3304 · MoyneCompare full (3)
#13
Hopetoun
18.6%/yr capital growth, 5.0% gross yield.
Growth + yield · 18.6% · 5.0%
5.0% yield
33
Balanced🟢 Under budget
Drivers
Capital growth18.6%/yr
Rental yield5.0%
Population growth+7.8% (5y)
Risks
Only 694 residents — illiquid, slow to sell
No major construction project in this state
Closest construction ·Melbourne Airport Rail — Sunshine Hub319.5 kmApproved · 2033
3396 · YarriambiackCompare full (3)
#14
Coonabarabran
3.6% gross yield, population +6.5% (5y).
Gross yield · 3.6%
5.0%/yr 5y growth
33
Yield🟡 Near cap
Drivers
Rental yield3.6%
Population growth+6.5% (5y)
Risks
Only 3,477 residents — illiquid, slow to sell
At top of budget (100% of cap)
Closest construction ·M12 Motorway320.2 kmConstruction · 2026
2357 · WarrumbungleCompare full (3)
#15
Lightning Ridge
29.7% gross yield, 88% under your cap.
Gross yield · 29.7%
29.7% yield
33
Yield🟢 Under budget
Drivers
Rental yield29.7%
Budget headroom88% under cap
Population growth+6.5% (5y)
Risks
Only 1,946 residents — illiquid, slow to sell
Listings up 6.0% YoY — supply easing
Closest construction ·Sydney Metro — Western Sydney Airport559.2 kmConstruction · 2026
2834 · BrewarrinaCompare full (3)
#16
Ouyen
16.5%/yr capital growth, 4.0% gross yield.
Growth + yield · 16.5% · 4.0%
16.5%/yr 5y growth
32
Balanced🟢 Under budget
Drivers
Capital growth16.5%/yr
Rental yield4.0%
Population growth+7.8% (5y)
Risks
Only 1,170 residents — illiquid, slow to sell
No major construction project in this state
Closest construction ·Melbourne Airport Rail — Sunshine Hub376.3 kmApproved · 2033
3490 · HindmarshCompare full (3)
#17
Sea Lake
9.9%/yr capital growth, 4.5% gross yield.
Growth + yield · 9.9% · 4.5%
4.5% yield
32
Balanced🟢 Under budget
Drivers
Capital growth9.9%/yr
Rental yield4.5%
Population growth+7.8% (5y)
Risks
Only 619 residents — illiquid, slow to sell
No major construction project in this state
Closest construction ·Melbourne Airport Rail — Sunshine Hub309.0 kmApproved · 2033
3533 · Swan HillCompare full (3)
#18
Terang
4.9% gross yield, population +7.8% (5y).
Gross yield · 4.9%
4.9% yield
32
Yield🟢 Under budget
Drivers
Rental yield4.9%
Population growth+7.8% (5y)
Risks
Only 2,254 residents — illiquid, slow to sell
No major construction project in this state
Closest construction ·Melbourne Airport Rail — Sunshine Hub176.5 kmApproved · 2033
3264 · MoyneCompare full (3)
#19
Casterton
4.3% gross yield, population +7.8% (5y).
Gross yield · 4.3%
5.4%/yr 5y growth
30
Yield🟢 Under budget
Drivers
Rental yield4.3%
Population growth+7.8% (5y)
Risks
Only 1,673 residents — illiquid, slow to sell
No major construction project in this state
Closest construction ·Melbourne Airport Rail — Sunshine Hub302.8 kmApproved · 2033
3311 · GlenelgCompare full (3)
#20
Charlton
13.3%/yr capital growth, population +7.8% (5y).
5y growth · 13.3%/yr
13.3%/yr 5y growth
30
Growth🟡 Near cap
Drivers
Capital growth13.3%/yr
Population growth+7.8% (5y)
Rental yield3.8%
Risks
Only 1,095 residents — illiquid, slow to sell
At top of budget (92% of cap)
Closest construction ·Melbourne Airport Rail — Sunshine Hub214.0 kmApproved · 2033
3525 · LoddonIn compare set
#21
Murtoa
15.4%/yr capital growth, population +7.8% (5y).
5y growth · 15.4%/yr
15.4%/yr 5y growth
30
Growth🟢 Under budget
Drivers
Capital growth15.4%/yr
Population growth+7.8% (5y)
Rental yield3.8%
Risks
Only 897 residents — illiquid, slow to sell
No major construction project in this state
Closest construction ·Melbourne Airport Rail — Sunshine Hub246.4 kmApproved · 2033
3390 · HorshamCompare full (3)
#22
St Arnaud
4.9% gross yield, population +7.8% (5y).
Gross yield · 4.9%
4.9% yield
30
Yield🟢 Under budget
Drivers
Rental yield4.9%
Population growth+7.8% (5y)
Risks
Only 2,318 residents — illiquid, slow to sell
Modest 5y growth (2.7%/yr)
Closest construction ·Melbourne Airport Rail — Sunshine Hub190.5 kmApproved · 2033
3478 · BulokeCompare full (3)
#23
Nyngan
5.3% gross yield, population +6.5% (5y).
Gross yield · 5.3%
5.3% yield
30
Yield🟢 Under budget
Drivers
Rental yield5.3%
Population growth+6.5% (5y)
Risks
Only 1,953 residents — illiquid, slow to sell
Listings up 6.0% YoY — supply easing
Closest construction ·Sydney Metro — Western Sydney Airport419.5 kmConstruction · 2026
2825 · WarrenCompare full (3)
#24
Jeparit
21.7%/yr capital growth, population +7.8% (5y).
5y growth · 21.7%/yr
21.7%/yr 5y growth
29
Growth🟢 Under budget
Drivers
Capital growth21.7%/yr
Population growth+7.8% (5y)
Risks
Only 476 residents — illiquid, slow to sell
No major construction project in this state
Closest construction ·Melbourne Airport Rail — Sunshine Hub313.0 kmApproved · 2033
3423 · HindmarshCompare full (3)
#25
Penshurst
9.9%/yr capital growth, population +7.8% (5y).
5y growth · 9.9%/yr
9.9%/yr 5y growth
29
Growth🟢 Under budget
Drivers
Capital growth9.9%/yr
Population growth+7.8% (5y)
Rental yield3.4%
Risks
Only 677 residents — illiquid, slow to sell
No major construction project in this state
Closest construction ·Melbourne Airport Rail — Sunshine Hub224.0 kmApproved · 2033
3289 · MoyneCompare full (3)
#26
Pyramid Hill
18.0%/yr capital growth, population +7.8% (5y).
5y growth · 18.0%/yr
18.0%/yr 5y growth
29
Growth🟡 Near cap
Drivers
Capital growth18.0%/yr
Population growth+7.8% (5y)
Rental yield3.2%
Risks
Only 598 residents — illiquid, slow to sell
At top of budget (92% of cap)
Closest construction ·Melbourne Airport Rail — Sunshine Hub202.2 kmApproved · 2033
3575 · LoddonCompare full (3)
#27
Wedderburn
4.5% gross yield, population +7.8% (5y).
Growth + yield · 7.6% · 4.5%
4.5% yield
29
Balanced🟢 Under budget
Drivers
Rental yield4.5%
Population growth+7.8% (5y)
Capital growth7.6%/yr
Risks
Only 951 residents — illiquid, slow to sell
No major construction project in this state
Closest construction ·Melbourne Airport Rail — Sunshine Hub186.6 kmApproved · 2033
3518 · BulokeCompare full (3)
#28
Wycheproof
12.1%/yr capital growth, population +7.8% (5y).
5y growth · 12.1%/yr
12.1%/yr 5y growth
29
Growth🟢 Under budget
Drivers
Capital growth12.1%/yr
Population growth+7.8% (5y)
Rental yield3.1%
Risks
Only 610 residents — illiquid, slow to sell
No major construction project in this state
Closest construction ·Melbourne Airport Rail — Sunshine Hub237.6 kmApproved · 2033
3527 · LoddonCompare full (3)
#29
Rainbow
25.7%/yr capital growth, population +7.8% (5y).
5y growth · 25.7%/yr
25.7%/yr 5y growth
28
Growth🟢 Under budget
Drivers
Capital growth25.7%/yr
Population growth+7.8% (5y)
Risks
Only 672 residents — illiquid, slow to sell
Thin gross yield (2.2%)
Closest construction ·Melbourne Airport Rail — Sunshine Hub328.0 kmApproved · 2033
3424 · YarriambiackCompare full (3)
#30
Deepwater
13.0% gross yield, 73% under your cap.
Gross yield · 13.0%
13.0% yield
27
Yield🟢 Under budget
Drivers
Rental yield13.0%
Budget headroom73% under cap
Population growth+6.5% (5y)
Risks
Only 456 residents — illiquid, slow to sell
Listings up 6.0% YoY — supply easing
Closest construction ·Sydney Metro West — Parramatta492.4 kmConstruction · 2030
2371 · InverellCompare full (3)

Decision driver · 8 projects tracked

How infrastructure changes your results

Infrastructure is the largest medium-term driver of suburb-level house prices in Australia. Every project below is mapped to a location, value, and stage — and counted against any suburb inside its impact radius.

Flip Market mode in the customizer to double the construction-pipeline weighting and see which suburbs climb the ranking. The $134.3B national pipeline below is what drives that effect.

What this means for prices

Expect demand uplift over the next 3–5 years as rail and connectivity projects open up new commuter catchments.

Pipeline value

$134.3bn

Construction

Approved

Planned

Top 3 by value

metro
Sydney Metro West — Parramatta
$25.0bn
Construction · 2030
metro
Sydney Metro West — Olympic Park
$25.0bn
Construction · 2030
road
WestConnex M4–M5 Link
$16.8bn
Recently completed · 2024

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