Programmatic ranking · 2026

Best QLD suburbs to invest in under $600K

3 suburbs match this filter today. Average 5-year capital growth across them is 8.8%/yr; average gross yield is 3.3%. The dominant signal right now is population growth — Population inflow is the strongest current signal in this filter — demand is building ahead of supply. Top pick: Logan Central (62/100). population +10.0% (5y), 9.4%/yr capital growth.

Last updated: May 2026.

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 →

#1
Logan Central
population +10.0% (5y), 9.4%/yr capital growth.
5y growth · 9.4%/yr
1.2% vacancy
62
Growth🟡 Near cap
Drivers
Population growth+10.0% (5y)
Capital growth9.4%/yr
Supply tightening-7.0% YoY
Income growth+18.0% (5y)
Risks
At top of budget (96% of cap)
No major construction project in this state
Closest construction ·Cross River Rail — Boggo Road17.9 kmConstruction · 2026
4114 · LoganCompare investment case
#2
Townsville
5.2% gross yield, population +10.0% (5y).
Growth + yield · 8.6% · 5.2%
+10.0% population (5y)
49
Balanced🟡 Near cap
Drivers
Rental yield5.2%
Population growth+10.0% (5y)
Capital growth8.6%/yr
Risks
Only 0 residents — illiquid, slow to sell
At top of budget (91% of cap)
Closest construction ·Cross River Rail — Roma Street1110.1 kmConstruction · 2026
4810 · TownsvilleCompare investment case
#3
Ipswich
population +10.0% (5y), 8.5%/yr capital growth.
5y growth · 8.5%/yr
+10.0% population (5y)
35
Growth🟡 Near cap
Drivers
Population growth+10.0% (5y)
Capital growth8.5%/yr
Risks
Only 2,468 residents — illiquid, slow to sell
At top of budget (99% of cap)
Closest construction ·Cross River Rail — Boggo Road30.2 kmConstruction · 2026
4305 · IpswichCompare investment case

Best QLD suburbs to invest in under $600K

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Townsville

Ipswich

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