Townsville has surged ahead as Australia’s strongest-performing housing market, recording an exceptional 17.6% surge in home values over the past year, according to the latest PropTrack Home Price Index (reported by RealEstate.com.au).
The median value now stands at $569,000, placing Townsville about three percentage points ahead of its closest competitor, the Mackay–Isaac–Whitsunday region.
PropTrack’s Senior Economist Eleanor Creagh emphasises that this isn’t a one-off spike:
“Townsville remains the strongest performing region in Australia. That has been the case for quite some months now.”
Key Growth Drivers
Townsville’s remarkable performance reflects several underlying factors:
- Affordability & Population Growth Affordable entry points combined with strong population inflows have underpinned sustained buyer demand.
- Rising Rents & Investor Confidence A tightening rental market and recent interest rate reductions have boosted both borrowing capacity and sentiment.
- Regional Momentum Across regional Queensland, home prices rose 9.9% year-on-year, pushing median values to $738,000. Yet Townsville outshone even this strong growth trend.
Regional Comparison Snapshot
- Townsville: 17.6% growth – $569,000 median
- Mackay–Isaac–Whitsunday: 14.7% growth – $565,000 median
- Central Queensland: 14.3% growth – $547,000 median
- Toowoomba (west of Brisbane): 14.1% growth – $697,000 median
- South East South Australia (reference): 13.9% growth – $525,000 median
(Source: PropTrack Home Price Index, August 2025 – via RealEstate.com.au)
What This Means for Property Friends’ Audience
Strategic Investment Opportunity Townsville’s sustained leadership in growth makes it a compelling choice for investors seeking robust returns, especially as affordability tightens elsewhere.
Lifestyle Appeal For homebuyers, Townsville offers unmatched value compared to capital cities—with the added bonus of strong upside potential.
Regional Queensland Spotlight The broader region continues to outperform, but Townsville stands out even within this growth corridor.
Momentum Into Spring With improving buyer sentiment and easing interest rates, the market is poised for another leg higher in the near term.
For clients and stakeholders of Property Friends, Townsville isn’t just another regional market—it’s the benchmark of affordability, growth, and investment potential.
And here’s the exciting part: Property Friends has developed a new and innovative strategy where established homes are acquired for around $750–850K, generating up to $1,500 per week in rental income. This unique approach is designed to combine strong yield with capital growth potential — a powerful way to accelerate financial independence.
(Article adapted by Property Friends, based on PropTrack data and reporting from RealEstate.com.au)
