Perth’s new apartment market recorded its strongest quarter of sales since Q4 2021, with 412 apartments sold in Q1 2026 and a record quarterly sold value of $537 million, according to Urbis’ latest Apartment Essentials results.

Urbis said the March quarter result reflects strong, highly product‑specific demand across both ends of the market, from more attainable projects delivering at scale, through to premium stock being absorbed by equity‑rich downsizers.&nbsp;

David Cresp, Partner at Urbis, said the key story in Perth is not demand, it is the market’s ability to convert demand into delivered housing.&nbsp;

“This is the strongest sales quarter since Q4 2021, and it reinforces that demand in Perth is real and it’s local,” David Cresp said. “But the task now is delivery, turning that demand into projects that can actually be built and completed.”&nbsp;

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<h2>Affordable product leads, premium demand remains resilient</h2>

Sales in Q1 were led by more affordable projects, with The Boulevard (SKS Group) recording 115 sales in the quarter, the presentation noting this is only the second time a single project has surpassed 100 quarterly sales. The project was able to offer more affordable housing product right next to a train station.&nbsp;

Palmyra West (Finbar) also delivered strong results with 28 sales in Q1, following 84 sales in Q4, with an average price of under $800,000, underscoring depth of demand for well‑located, attainable new stock.&nbsp;

At the premium end, Urbis said downsizer demand is continuing, with the results highlighting Romeo (Applecross, Finbar) recording 75 sales and reaching almost 50% sold in one quarter.

Jual (Shenton Park, Celsius Property) also posted a strong quarter with 28 sales, reaching 39% sold in one quarter.

Urbis noted that Perth apartment demand is not speculative, not investor‑led, and not uniform, describing it as localised, often equity‑driven and highly product‑specific, a pattern reflected in the polarisation between strong “attainable” performers and premium downsizer product.&nbsp;

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<h2>Prices underpinned by costs, and the delivery risk is growing</h2>

Urbis said pricing pressure is cost not demand‑driven: construction costs and delivery risk are now a central constraint, with the results noting build costs remain elevated and volatile, and that energy, fuel and labour uncertainty weigh on feasibility.

David Cresp said a growing challenge for private Build‑to‑Sell developers is simply securing a builder in the current environment.

“Developers are really feeling the pressure from a building market that was operating at capacity and securing a builder is challenging,” David Cresp said, adding that even where a builder can be secured, “trying to get to the price that makes the development financially viable is incredibly challenging in the current market.”&nbsp;

Urbis’ broader WA commentary also notes that industry remains at or above capacity with lot and housing creation, and that many builders are limiting new sales to manage stretched workforces and fixed‑price contract pressures, conditions that flow directly into apartment feasibility and delivery timing.

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<h2>Supply: improving later, but still constrained, and Perth lags eastern benchmarks</h2>

While near‑term supply remains constrained, Urbis’ forecast shows completions lifting “Supply is forecast to be back above 1,500 apartments per annum for the first time since 2019”, with 1,775 completions forecast for 2026, and volumes remaining above that level over the following years.&nbsp;

Looking further ahead, completions are forecast to reach 2,500 in 2028, with the report noting 32% of that total is social/affordable, reflecting the role of government‑supported delivery in rebuilding the pipeline.&nbsp;

However, Urbis said Perth remains behind comparable markets on pipeline scale. In a national comparison of projects under construction, the report shows under construction Perth Build‑to‑Sell (BTS) at 3,446 apartments versus the Gold Coast at 7,922. Mr Cresp said “The challenge for Perth is how to we grow the delivery pipeline”.

Urbis’ conclusion is that Perth’s market is increasingly defined by product discipline and delivery certainty, with the research identifying “delivery certainty is key” and calling out builder risk and procurement models as core success factors, alongside “timing and staging”.&nbsp;

Joel Robinson

Perth apartment sales hit strongest pace since late 2021 as builder capacity tightens

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sammut-developments">Sammut Group</a> has secured development approval for its latest Brisbane apartment project, marking the Sydney developer’s next step in expanding its Queensland pipeline following the success of its debut Gold Coast development, Coast.

The approved project at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/44-glen-road-toowong-qld-4066">44 Glen Road, </a><a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/toowong-qld-4066">Toowong</a> will deliver a 15-storey riverfront apartment building with 42 residences, significantly increasing the scale of the site’s previous approval for a smaller luxury scheme. Designed by Bureau^proberts, the development will comprise a mix of predominantly four-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments positioned to maximise Brisbane River and city views.

Sammut Director Julian Sammut said the group had been actively searching Brisbane for several years before identifying Toowong as the right fit.

“Brisbane was the right step for Sammut,” Sammut said.

“With the success of Coast we thought we should definitely look to do more in Queensland alone. We then pushed up to look at Brisbane. We've been looking for I'd say two to three years actually and it was hard to find the right location.”

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Sammut said suburbs including New Farm and Teneriffe were considered before the group ultimately focused on Toowong due to its strong downsizer demographic and limited supply of developable riverfront land.

The site was acquired off-market after what Sammut described as a lengthy negotiation and planning process, with the developer pursuing an uplift to the original approval.

“We are DA approved now which is very exciting,” Sammut said.

“We've had our change approval come through and we've obviously doubled the height, 15 storeys plus rooftop. We've got 42 amazing apartments that are going to be coming to market soon.”

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Bureau^proberts said the design responds to Toowong’s evolving urban character, balancing contemporary apartment living with the area’s established residential identity.

“A place where traditional Queensland living has taken place for centuries; Toowong is seeing a shift of contemporary influence, commercial and retail hubs mixed with well-considered residential offerings – all the while maintaining its character and charm,” the architect noted in planning documents submitted to Brisbane City Council.

The architecture practice said the project’s form was shaped by its riverfront setting, flood considerations, neighbouring building scales, and view corridors.

“They said the mix of four and two-bedroom apartments capture the ‘fundamental qualities of Queenslander living,’ translated into the context of a contemporary subtropical building.”

The development sits just off Coronation Drive within walking distance of Toowong’s retail precinct and the upgraded Regatta ferry terminal, while also benefiting from proximity to the incoming green bridge connection to West End. Sammut said the accessibility and amenity offering were central to the site’s appeal.

The approval adds to growing residential activity along the Toowong riverfront, joining nearby projects including Consolidated Properties’ Monarch Residences and Spyre Group’s ARC Residences.

Sammut secures approval for debut Brisbane apartment development in Toowong

Developer Lanevick is heading back into Sydney’s apartment market after focusing more heavily on the luxury townhouse and terrace sector in recent years.

Lanevick, founded and directed by Steve Maroun, is expecting to receive approval in the coming months for a new apartment development in Gladesville, with the aim to launch it to the market later this year.

The 51-apartment project, designed by Studio Johnston, will comprise a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments positioned toward the Hunters Hill downsizer market.

“Traditionally it’s been difficult for people in that market to downsize because there just hasn’t been the right product available,” Maroun said.

“We’re targeting buyers who might have 30 to 40 per cent of their house value sitting in the bank after downsizing.

“They still want good spacious entertaining areas, they still want quality design, but they also want flexibility and the ability to enjoy life a bit more after working hard for a long time.”

The project sits near Boronia Park and within close proximity to the Parramatta River foreshore, an area Maroun says offers more of a Hunters Hill lifestyle than a traditional apartment precinct.

“From a lifestyle perspective, it’s really more Hunters Hill than Gladesville,” Maroun said. “You’re close to the foreshore, close to parklands, and still connected back into the village precinct.”

From level four and above, apartments will capture water views&nbsp;toward Sydney Harbour. Communal amenity will include rooftop entertaining areas, wellness spaces, and a gym tailored toward owner-occupier buyers.

“We’ve really designed these apartments around that buyer coming from the Hunters Hill LGA and what they’re actually looking for in their next chapter.”

The proposed development has also been designed to respond to the changing character of the broader Gladesville town centre, where a growing number of mixed-use and residential proposals are expected to emerge over the coming years.

“Gladesville presented a rare opportunity to deliver a genuinely design-led residential project within an evolving lifestyle precinct, just moments from the growing Gladesville town centre, and we’ve approached the project with a strong focus on architecture, liveability and long-term community value,” Maroun said.

Maroun said Lanevick saw a first-mover advantage within the precinct as planning controls continue to evolve to accommodate greater housing density.

“We think there’s a real opportunity there that hasn’t really been serviced properly yet,” he said.

“There’s going to be a broader evolution of the whole Gladesville village precinct over time, particularly with more activation and mixed-use outcomes.”

The Venus Street proposal will include a commercial and retail component at ground level designed to contribute to that evolving streetscape activation.

“A big part of the thinking was how do you activate that area properly and create more vibrancy and amenity, which is what Hunters Hill has been looking for,” Maroun said.

Lanevick’s focus since 2020 has largely been on smaller-scale luxury townhouse and terrace developments. The developer recently completed Royale Randwick, also designed by Studio Johnston, where prices reached $3.65 million. The project was featured in the UDIA NSW 2026 Professional Development Prospectus and was also named a finalist for Development of the Year.

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Lanevick to cater for Hunters Hill downsizers with new Gladesville apartment development

Property developer One Living, backed by former Macquarie banker turned investment manager Chris Green’s investment firm, has unveiled plans to bring more institutional capital into housing to help address the national supply crisis.

The New York-based investor has focused his firm, GreenPoint Partners, on addressing the supply shortage hitting middle market housing in Australia.

It is backing the new One Living business to develop more than 1000 units along the eastern seaboard. The new firm is starting with a development on Mona Vale Road, on the border of Mona Vale and Pymble, in Sydney’s Northern Beaches, with around 140 apartments planned. They are eyeing off more sites across the city.

With cost pressures rising in the industry, One Living’s model is to be a vertically integrated developer-builder, so it can respond directly to the housing gap by removing the cost inefficiencies embedded in traditional residential delivery.

“We are building a platform designed to operate at scale and starting in a market where there’s a clear need for quality, attainable housing,” One Living joint managing director Joseph Scuderi said.

“It’s that missing middle – it’s that attainable end of housing… that’s what most Australians invest into and what Australians can actually afford.”

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GreenPoint Partners brings years of experience assembling and scaling real estate operating businesses across major markets. And Green sees a big opportunity in Australia.

“For its size, sophistication and importance to the community, Australia’s living sector has remained largely under-institutionalised, which represents significant opportunity,” Green said. “GreenPoint identified that gap, assembled the right team, and is backing One Living to build a platform that is aligned to market needs.”

Green said being a builder-developer would give the company the capacity and flexibility it required to deliver reasonably-priced homes.

“We want it to be at that attainable level; not super high end luxury but at that attainable level,” he said.

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One Living will undertake a component of affordable housing in its schemes, which it will own and operate, and it could also run build-to-rent on some sites.

Green praised local policy settings.

“The NSW government is being very supportive, strategic and pragmatic in terms of how do we generate more supply of housing,” he said. “We think it’s actually positive for development and the bit that’s been lacking at that attainable level is that it’s lots of relatively small private developers, whereas we want to create an institutional platform.”

One Living is also&nbsp;looking at high-density projects and could take on more institutional funding in the future.

“The way we will be able to achieve economies of scale is through size,” Green added.

One Living enters Sydney's new apartment market with Northern Beaches site acquisition

It's been several years since there's been an opportunity to buy a brand new townhome in Melbourne's coastal suburb of Mordialloc. Even apartment developments in recent times have been few and far between in the area.

Local developer LDS Property identified the gap in new housing, securing a site on White Street, directly opposite&nbsp;Woodlands Golf Club Mordialloc. They've recently launched&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-townhouses/wm-residences-mordialloc-102-white-street-mordialloc-vic-3195">WM Residences</a>, just 13 townhouses which they have already started building.

Projects by Buxton Director Heath Thompson, who is selling WM Residences, says the townhouses x that perfect middle ground be

"Mordialloc residents have had limited options to downsize within the suburb, often forcing them to look elsewhere despite long-standing ties to the area," Thompson says.

"With very little comparable new supply coming to market, projects like WM Residences are well placed, particularly as buyers look to capitalise on current conditions amid constrained supply."

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The development, designed by regarded architecture firm&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/ewert-leaf">Ewert Leaf</a>,&nbsp;adopts a deliberately restrained architectural approach, focusing on simplicity, durability and liveability rather than overt design gestures.

The boutique scale is central to the offering. With only 13 three-bedroom residences, each home is configured to prioritise functional layouts and everyday use, supported by private terraces and secure two-car garages.

Ewert Leaf’s design response leans into a calm, neutral material palette. Interiors are defined by oak flooring, white walls and soft finishes, creating a consistent and understated backdrop. The approach avoids trend-driven detailing in favour of longevity, with an emphasis on natural light and spatial clarity.

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Beyond aesthetics, the homes are designed to meet contemporary performance expectations. Each residence targets a minimum 6-star energy rating, incorporating double glazing, comprehensive insulation and all-electric Bosch appliances.

The project’s location supports a walkable coastal lifestyle, sitting within close proximity to Mordialloc’s foreshore, Main Street retail strip and the train station. Local cafés and dining venues, including Suburbia Deli and Hendriks Café, are within a short walk, reinforcing the area’s established neighbourhood character.

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While <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/mordialloc-vic-3195">Mordialloc</a> is often defined by its beach and pier, the project taps into other areas of day to day living, offering easy access to local food, casual dining and transport, rather than positioning itself purely as a lifestyle retreat.

WM Residences reflects a continued trend across Melbourne’s coastal suburbs towards smaller-scale, design-led townhouse developments, particularly on infill sites where proximity to amenity is already established.

With construction commenced prior to its market entry, the project aligns with a growing preference among buyers for developments with visible progress and defined delivery timeframes.

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WM Residences fills gap in Mordialloc townhouse market

Rental Yield

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CoreLogic RP Data has released a list of the top 10 rental yield suburbs, for houses, across the country.
Dominated by Western Australia, with six results, Queensland’s Miles and Western Australia’s Newman both achieved the top result at 9.8%.
Queensland had two suburbs make the top 10, while New South Wales and Tasmania achieved one result each.
Here’s CoreLogic RP Data’s top 10.
<ol>
<li>
<a href="/news">Miles</a>, Dalby, Darling Downs, Queensland 9.8% 
</li>
<li>
<a href="/news">Newman</a>, East Pilbara, Pilbara, Western Australia 9.8% 
</li>
<li>
<a href="/news">Kambalda East</a>, Coolgardie, South Eastern, Western Australia 8.9% 
</li>
<li>
<a href="/news">Queenstown</a>, West Coast, Mersey-Lyell, Tasmania 8.5% 
</li>
<li>
<a href="/news">Broken Hill</a>, Unincorporated New South Wales, Far West, New South Wales 8.5% 
</li>
<li>
<a href="/news">South Hedland</a>, Port Hedland, Pilbara, Western Australia 8.4% 
</li>
<li>
<a href="/news">Port Hedland</a>, Port Hedland, Pilbara, Western Australia 8.0% 
</li>
<li>
<a href="/news">Kambalda West</a>, Coolgardie, South Eastern, Western Australia 8.0% 
</li>
<li>
<a href="/news">Baynton</a>, Roebourne, Pilbara, Western Australia 8.0% 
</li>
<li>
<a href="/news">Cloncurry</a>, Cloncurry, North West, Queensland 7.0%</li>
</ol>
Source: CoreLogic RP Data.
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Australia’s top 10 highest yielding house suburbs: CoreLogic

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Some would assume that a mining town may top the lists of high yielding areas. However, this isn't always the case.
Miles, at 11.17% return, is the highest yielding area in Queensland and is a mining town.
However, offering a 10.35% gross rental yield, according to RP Data, with a median house price of $106,000 and weekly median advertised rent of $210, Mount Morgan is Queensland’s second highest yielding area for houses. In fact, with Miles, it’s the strongest yielding by far for Queensland’s house statistics – followed by 8.79% for Charleville, another remarkably low-priced location.
A double figure rental yield on a low price point undoubtedly makes many investors’ ears prick up, as does its 0.8% vacancy rate, according to SQM Research.
But why does Mount Morgan seem to offer such strong returns? And should you be rushing to put it on your cash flow radar?
The tiny town in central Queensland is approximately 40 kilometres south of Rockhampton with 2,115 people at the 2011 Census, and 1,078 private dwellings.
In the 1800s it was a gold mining town, but today the regional area is a little different.
The employment base is split; 18.7% are labourers; 17.2% community and personal service workers; 15.2% technicians and trades workers; 12.1% machinery operators and drivers; and 10.7% clerical and administrative workers. The rest of the town’s workforce includes managers, professionals and sales workers.
There is a 14% unemployment rate and 53.7% of residents work full-time.
The median age is 46 years and there are higher numbers of those in the older age brackets.
There is an interesting mix of properties currently on the market.
A house at 3 Little James Street is currently on the market for $135,000. The three bedroom, one bathroom home rents at $170 per week, or around 6.55% yield. To get to our headlining figure, rent would need to be almost $100 more per week.
Another is on the market at $155,000, rented at $175 per week, and has been advertised as rented “lower than market value”.
The highest price opportunity is $749,000 49 James Street (pictured above). For the price of a house somewhere in Brisbane’s inner suburbs, you can buy eight strata titled units.
It’s advertised offering $61,000 return per annum. That’s a substantial return – grossing 8.14% according to our calculations – but still not quite at the 10% plus noted.
Properties can be as cheap as a $60,000 doer-upper at 90 Darcy Street. Blocks of vacant land are available, though not particularly helpful in calculating rental yields.
Looking at sales over the past six months, many have fallen under the $150,000 bracket, including around the $50,000 mark. These sales regularly include “detonators” – homes that need to be knocked down and rebuilt, or completely remodelled, to be habitable. This suggests that while the sales would have been recorded as figures for houses, they were actually recording cut-price homes wanted for their land component only. Unsurprisingly, this can be expected to skew the median price south.
One property’s historical listings details note that while there is a house-like shack on the property, it was sold for “land price only”.
Perhaps this is why the rental yield is recorded so high.
This seems to be backed up when looking at rental listings, which show strong rent prices achievable on well-priced properties, like the three bedroom, one bathroom home on a quarter acre block on 25 Gordon Street. It’s asking $275 per week.
However, while this home is achieving more than the area’s suggested indicative rent, it also sold for more. Last year in September, it transacted for $205,000. This puts the rental yield at 6.98%, if this rent is achieved - not a figure to be sniffed at, but not quite our headlining figure.
Strong yields are available in Mount Morgan, usually around the 6% to 7% mark, but getting to double figures remains elusive.
Tomorrow, we'll look closely at our number one suburb, the mining town of Miles to find out whether being in a strong resources town can actually produce double figure rental yields.
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Can you really get a double-digit rental return in Queensland's Mount Morgan?

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An interesting picture emerges from the list of top yielding suburbs across Western Australia and Queensland.
With a total of 33 suburbs at 7.00% or above, or 17 in Queensland and 16 in Western Australia according to RP Data, Property Observer decided to look at which areas are influenced by mining.
Using a combination of 2011 Census Data employment statistics, and local government details to notify when a mine is nearby, each town in the list below has been tagged with ‘resources influence’ if mining or associated industries affect the area in a significant way. That’s not to say, of course, that mining is the only driver in some of these towns, nor that those without this tag have not been affected at all by the mining boom.
In total, 23 of the locations on our list were given a ‘resources influence’ tag. Their rental yields range from 11.7% to 7.00%.
Interestingly, some of the much discussed and atypical mining towns did not make the top yielding house list. Moranbah’s average gross rental yield for a house sits at 6.30%. However, when yields for units area strong 8.32%.
23 suburbs emerge with unit yields recorded at or above 7.00%, some doubling up on the list below. For instance, South Hedland units recorded 7.77% average gross rental yield.
One mining area that also managed to get onto the unit list was Queensland’s North Mackay, with units offering a 7.25% yield. Western Australia’s Kalgoorlie also made the list, offering 7.00%.
With mining town rental yields in the past pushing into low double figures, it's interesting to note that just two of those on this list surpassed the 10% mark. When looking at units just one suburb managed to attain this same strength, with the Sunshine Coast's Peregian Springs boasting a 10.53% gross rental yield.
Click over the page to see the full list of suburbs.
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These statistics are based on the latest available house information from RP Data:
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<li><a href="/news">Miles</a>, Qld</li>
</ul>
11.7%
Resources influence
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Mount Morgan</a>, Qld</li>
</ul>
10.35%
Resources influence
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Kambalda West</a>, WA</li>
</ul>
9.84%
Resources influence
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Port Hedland</a>, WA</li>
</ul>
9.00%
Resources influence
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">South Hedland</a>, WA</li>
</ul>
8.89%
Resources influence
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Charleville</a>, Qld</li>
</ul>
8.79%
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Dysart</a>, Qld</li>
</ul>
8.67%
Resources influence
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Cloncurry</a>, Qld</li>
</ul>
8.45%
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Nickol</a>, WA</li>
</ul>
8.40%
Resources influence
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Newman</a>, WA</li>
</ul>
8.32%
Resources influence
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Depot Hill</a>, Qld</li>
</ul>
8.25%
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Soldiers Hill</a>, Qld</li>
</ul>
8.14%
Resources influence
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Clermont</a>, Qld</li>
</ul>
8.13%
Resources influence
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Yarloop</a>, WA</li>
</ul>
8.13%
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">South Boulder</a>, WA</li>
</ul>
8.03%
Resources influence
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Pegs Creek</a>, WA</li>
</ul>
8.00%
Resources influence
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Sunset</a>, Qld</li>
</ul>
7.73%
Resources influence
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Mornington</a>, Qld</li>
</ul>
7.72%
Resources influence
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Baynton</a>, WA</li>
</ul>
7.70%
Resources influence
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Coolgardie</a>, WA</li>
</ul>
7.65%
Resources influence
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Dinmore</a>, Qld</li>
</ul>
7.58%
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Victory Heights</a>, WA</li>
</ul>
7.55%
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Kambalda East</a>, WA</li>
</ul>
7.48%
Resources influence
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Parkside</a>, Qld</li>
</ul>
7.31%
Resources influence
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Healy</a>, Qld</li>
</ul>
7.23%
Resources influence
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Jandowae</a>, Qld</li>
</ul>
7.21%
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Derby</a>, WA</li>
</ul>
7.18%
Resources influence
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Murgon</a>, Qld</li>
</ul>
7.17%
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Roma</a>, Qld</li>
</ul>
7.09%
Resources influence
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Bulgarra</a>, WA</li>
</ul>
7.06%
Resources influence
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Bundaberg South</a>, Qld</li>
</ul>
7.03%
<a href="/news">Narrogin</a>, WA
7.02
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Brockman</a>, WA</li>
</ul>
7.00%
Resources influence
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Mining a clear winner for top yielding Queensland, Western Australia areas

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Darwin investors are earning higher rental yields than landlords in any other Australian capital city, according to RP Data.
The Northern Territory city stands apart from most other capitals, where home values have outperformed rental growth, says RP Data head of research Tim Lawless.
"With rents being substantially outpaced by dwelling values, the rental yield scenario is slimmest Melbourne where the typical house is achieving gross yield of just 3.3% while Sydney's average yields aren't a great deal higher at 3.7%," Lawless says.
"Darwin and Hobart are showing a much healthier yield profile with the typical dwelling providing gross yield of 5.4% and 5.9% respectively."
House rental yields by capital city:
<ol>
<li>Darwin: 5.9% Median price: $570,000 
</li>
<li>Hobart: 5.4% Median price: $330,000 
</li>
<li>Brisbane: 4.5% Median price: $470,000 
</li>
<li>Canberra: 4.2% Median price: $566,000 
</li>
<li>Adelaide: 4.2% Median price: $415,000 
</li>
<li>Perth: 4.1% Median price: $540,000 
</li>
<li>Sydney: 3.6% Median price: $792,000 
</li>
<li>Melbourne: 3.2% Median price: $615,000</li>
</ol>
Rental yields for units are on the next page. Please click below. 
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Unit rental yields by capital city:
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<li>Darwin: 6.0% Median price: $536,200 
</li>
<li>Hobart: 5.4% Median price: $250,000 
</li>
<li>Brisbane: 5.4% Median price: $380,000 
</li>
<li>Canberra: 4.9% Median price: $398,500 
</li>
<li>Adelaide: 4.7% Median price: $333,000 
</li>
<li>Perth: 4.7% Median price: $450,000 
</li>
<li>Sydney: 4.5% Median price: $590,000 
</li>
<li>Melbourne: 4.1% Median price: $472,000</li>
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Which capital cities have the highest (and lowest) rental yields?

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The ACT’s suburb rental yields for apartments range from as low as Deakin’s 2.75%, but where are the best performing?
Here are the top 10 gross rental yields, as recorded by RP Data, for unit suburbs across the ACT.
<a href="/news"><img src="/images/2014/07/04/yellow-one.jpg" alt="">Scullin</a>
<ul>
<li>Gross rental yield: 7.13%</li>
<li>Median price: $270,000</li>
</ul>
<a href="/news"><img src="/images/2014/07/04/yellow-two.jpg" width="32" height="31">Franklin</a>
<ul>
<li>Gross rental yield: 6.34%</li>
<li>Median price: $308,000</li>
</ul>
<a href="/news"><img src="/images/2014/07/04/yellow-three.jpg" width="31" height="32">City</a>
<ul>
<li>Gross rental yield: 6.08%</li>
<li>Median price: $428,000</li>
</ul>
<a href="/news"><img src="/images/2014/07/04/yellow-four.jpg" width="32" height="32">Curtin</a>
<ol>
<li>Gross rental yield: 5.88%</li>
<li>Median price: $292,000</li>
</ol>
<a href="/news"><img src="/images/2014/07/04/yellow-five.jpg" width="31" height="31">Ngunnawal</a>
<ul>
<li>Gross rental yield: 5.79%</li>
<li>Median price: $350,000</li>
</ul>
<a href="/news"><img src="/images/2014/07/04/yellow-six.jpg" width="34" height="33">Melba</a>
<ul>
<li>Gross rental yield: 5.67%</li>
<li>Median price: $330,000</li>
</ul>
<a href="/news"><img src="/images/2014/07/04/yellow-seven.jpg" width="32" height="32">Theodore</a>
<ul>
<li>Gross rental yield: 5.57%</li>
<li>Median price: $362,000</li>
</ul>
<a href="/news"><img src="/images/2014/07/04/yellow-eight.jpg" width="31" height="30">Banks</a>
<ul>
<li>Gross rental yield: 5.55%</li>
<li>Median price: $375,000</li>
</ul>
<a href="/news"><img src="/images/2014/07/04/yellow-nine.jpg" width="33" height="31">Isabella Plains</a>
<ul>
<li>Gross rental yield: 5.48%</li>
<li>Median price: $375,000</li>
</ul>
<a href="/news"><img src="/images/2014/07/04/yellow-ten.jpg" width="32" height="31">Florey</a>
<ul>
<li>Gross rental yield: 5.47%</li>
<li>Median price: $380,000</li>
</ul>
<a href="/news"><img src="/images/2014/07/04/yellow-ten.jpg" width="32" height="31">Page</a>
<ul>
<li>Gross rental yield: 5.47%</li>
<li>Median price: $380,000</li>
</ul>
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The ACT's top 10 yielding unit suburbs

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With confidence growing up north, it’s unsurprising that investors are looking towards Queensland.
Queensland has hit investors’ radars, particularly so now that <a href="/expert-insights/buying/the-factors-that-could-trigger-sydney-and-melbourne-s-price-growth-slowdown-rp-data">debate is out on whether Sydney and Melbourne’s growth will be sustained</a> and yields are softening as a result of strong price growth.
Property Observer looked to RP Data’s latest rental yield statistics for houses to find the 18 suburbs recording 7% and above gross rental yields, and the suburbs’ median prices.
If you’re looking for <a href="/news/qld/queensland-s-highest-yielding-apartment-suburbs">Queensland’s highest yielding unit suburbs, you can see our most recent round up here</a>.
Queensland's highest yielding house suburbs
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Miles</a></li>
</ul>
Rental yield: 10.06%
Median price: $388,000
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Depot Hill</a></li>
</ul>
Rental yield: 8.79%
Median price: $160,000
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Mount Morgan</a></li>
</ul>
Rental yield: 8.53%
Median price: $131,000
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Charleville</a></li>
</ul>
Rental yield: 8.39%
Median price: $143,000
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Dysart</a></li>
</ul>
Rental yield: 8.33%
Median price: $156,000
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Cloncurry</a></li>
</ul>
Rental yield: 8.13%
Median price: $275,000
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Clermont</a></li>
</ul>
Rental yield: 8.06%
Median price: $250,000
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Parkside</a></li>
</ul>
Rental yield: 7.74%
Median price: $336,000
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Dinmore</a></li>
</ul>
Rental yield: 7.66%
Median price: $180,000
See over page for the final nine suburbs, including Bundaberg South and Mornington
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<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Soldiers Hill</a></li>
</ul>
Rental yield: 7.60%
Median price: $363,000
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Killarney</a></li>
</ul>
Rental yield: 7.13%
Median price: $175,000
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Sunset</a></li>
</ul>
Rental yield: 7.12%
Median price: $365,000
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Roma</a></li>
</ul>
Rental yield: 7.12%
Median price: $329,000
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Mornington</a></li>
</ul>
Rental yield: 7.12%
Median price: $365,000
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Jandowae</a></li>
</ul>
Rental yield: 7.11%
Median price: $161,000
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Bundaberg South</a></li>
</ul>
Rental yield: 7.10%
Median price: $205,000
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Hope Island</a></li>
</ul>
Rental yield: 7.04%
Median price: $170,000
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Healy</a></li>
</ul>
Rental yield: 7.00%
Median price: $420,000
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Queensland’s top yielding suburbs for houses: How much will it cost to buy?

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With yields dropping across Sydney and Melbourne due to the recent rise in prices, it comes as little surprise that those who chase strong cash flow may be considering other areas.
In fact, RP Data recently suggested that investors look to the “smaller” capital cities for future growth and sustainable yields as well, meaning that investors may just be right to look interstate.
Property Observer looked at RP Data’s latest statistics to find suburbs across Queensland with strong gross yields – considering anything at 7% and above. This returned 28 suburbs, from a flat 7% to 10.99%.
Some of the areas are mining oriented, while some are small regional towns and many come with a substantial degree of risk (Moranbah, for instance, is an area that <a href="/expert-insights/buying/busted-suburb-again-labeled-hotspot-the-moranbah-debate">regularly gets labelled a hotspot but has suffered a huge downturn</a>). Gladstone also makes the list, and has been under <a href="/news/qld/the-worst-is-yet-to-come-for-gladstone">Terry Ryder's microscope in August, where he said the worst is yet to come</a>.
Investors are encouraged to do their due diligence. We have listed the high yielding suburbs below, with their median prices.
Suburbs in and around Brisbane:
 <img src="/images/2014/09/04/brisbane%20sept%204%20one.jpg" alt="">
Source: Google Maps 2014
Suburbs in and around Cairns:
 <img src="/images/2014/09/04/cairns-sept-4-two.jpg" alt="">
Source: Google Maps 2014
Here are the top yielding suburbs: 
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Booval</a></li>
</ul>
7%
$186,000
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Coral Cove</a></li>
</ul>
7%
$260,000
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Molendinar</a></li>
</ul>
7.08%
$272,000
<ul>
<li>Gladstone City</li>
</ul>
7.11%
$307,000
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Jacobs Well</a></li>
</ul>
7.12%
$475,000
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Edmonton</a></li>
</ul>
7.15%
$160,000
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">North Mackay</a></li>
</ul>
7.15%
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Mooroobool</a></li>
</ul>
7.17%
$181,000
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Brookwater</a></li>
</ul>
7.28%
$375,000
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Chinchilla</a></li>
</ul>
7.28%
$357,000
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Edens Landing</a></li>
</ul>
7.28%
$200,000
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Edge Hill</a></li>
</ul>
7.29%
$164,000
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Hermit Park</a></li>
</ul>
7.29%
$189,000
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Mackay Harbour</a></li>
</ul>
7.42%
$498,000
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Cairns North</a></li>
</ul>
7.5%
$215,000
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Holloways Beach</a></li>
</ul>
7.56%
$172,000
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Manunda</a></li>
</ul>
7.66%
$146,000
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Slacks Creek</a></li>
</ul>
7.75%
$191,000
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Beenleigh</a></li>
</ul>
7.87%
$175,000
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Kingston</a></li>
</ul>
8.11%
$212,000
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Hillcrest</a></li>
</ul>
8.12%
$218,000
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Logan Central</a></li>
</ul>
8.14%
$166,000
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Manoora</a></li>
</ul>
8.31%
$144,000
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Garbutt</a></li>
</ul>
8.46%
$185,000
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Bungalow</a></li>
</ul>
8.71%
$131,000
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Moranbah</a></li>
</ul>
9.53%
$255,000
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Peregian Springs</a></li>
</ul>
10.78%
$240,000
<ul>
<li><a href="/news">Smithfield</a></li>
</ul>
10.99%
$144,000
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Queensland’s highest yielding apartment suburbs

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Sydney’s house prices are rising so much that yields will soon fall below those in Melbourne, according to RP Data’s latest statistics.
With 16.2% growth recorded for Sydney over the past 12 months, of which 1.8% was seen over the past month pushing it to 5% over the quarter, the RP Data Core Logic Home Value Index for August notes that Sydney’s yields are falling proportionately.
RP Data’s research director Tim Lawless said that given the rate of value growth and moderate rental growth, it won’t be long until the yields are below Melbourne’s.
“Over the past year we have seen Sydney’s gross rental yields fall from by 47 basis points, from 4.1% to 3.6%,” said Lawless.
“With yields so low in the cities where values are seeing the largest capital gains, it is clear that investors remain very much focussed on value growth rather than yield,” he said.
Sydney’s house yields are currently recorded at 3.6%, with units at 4.5%. Meanwhile, Melbourne houses were recorded at 3.2% and units at 4.2% representing a subtler drop and some 0.4% and 0.3% difference to Sydney respectively.
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Sydney's 16.2% year on year growth straining yields: RP Data

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Which capital cities across Australia offer the best gross rental yields for houses and units?
The latest RP Data Core Logic Home Value Index has revealed that while yields are tracking down in the majority of areas, there are still some good opportunities for investors willing to look further afield than Sydney and Melbourne.
HOUSES
<ol>
<li>
Darwin - 5.9%
</li>
<li>
Hobart - 5.2%
</li>
<li>
Brisbane - 4.5%
</li>
<li>
Adelaide - 4.2%
</li>
<li>
Perth - 4.1%
</li>
<li>
Canberra - 4.1%
</li>
<li>
Sydney - 3.6%
</li>
<li>
Melbourne - 3.2%
</li>
</ol>
See over page for each state and territory’s gross rental yields for units
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UNITS
<ol>
<li>
Darwin - 5.8%
</li>
<li>
Brisbane - 5.4%
</li>
<li>
Hobart - 5.2%
</li>
<li>
Canberra - 5.0%
</li>
<li>
Adelaide - 4.8%
</li>
<li>
Perth - 4.6%
</li>
<li>
Sydney - 4.5%
</li>
<li>
Melbourne - 4.2%
</li>
</ol>
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Which capital city offers the best rental yield? RP Data’s state by state round up

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Rental yields are an important aspect to the investment equation.
While some investors are strict ‘yield chasers’ and others consider it the cherry on top of their capital gain, it’s worth remembering that yield does affect holding cost.
The yield is affected by many things and it’s crucial to be aware of what it is recording before diving in. Here’s a quick refresher on <a href="/expert-insights/your-weekly-how-to-calculating-rental-yield">what the rental yield is</a>, and <a href="/expert-insights/how-to-use-the-rental-yield-statistic">how to use it</a>.
If you think your current property could do with a boost – here are <a href="/expert-insights/investing/how-to-boost-your-rental-yield">some ways to up this figure</a>.
The following statistics were taken from the most recently available RP Data information.
For this article, we’re focusing on the lowest yielding suburbs based on house data for New South Wales.
THE LOWEST 10 RENTAL YIELDS
Firstly, looking at the lowest yields across Australia it’s not surprising that they’re present in our multi-million dollar suburbs, mainly near to Sydney CBD.
Narrowly missing the top 10 list included <a href="/news">Rodd Point</a>, <a href="/news">Sandringham </a>and <a href="/news">McMahons Point</a>, where yields were recorded under 2.50%, as well as <a href="/news">Bellevue Hill</a>, <a href="/news">Blakehurst </a>and <a href="/news">Hurstville </a>where yields were recorded under 2.75%.
<ol>
<li>
1.74% <a href="/news">Palm Beach </a>Median price: $2,535,000 
</li>
<li>
1.97% <a href="/news">Austral </a>Median price: $1,080,000 
</li>
<li>
2.00% <a href="/news">Box Hill </a>Median price: $1,625,000 
</li>
<li>
2.05% <a href="/news">Chiswick </a>Median price: $1,749,000 
</li>
<li>
2.23% <a href="/news">Glenorie </a>Median price: $1,095,000 
</li>
<li>
2.25% <a href="/news">Balmain East </a>Median price: $2,020,000 
</li>
<li>
2.27% <a href="/news">Waverton </a>Median price: $2,200,000 
</li>
<li>
2.27% <a href="/news">Strathfield </a>Median price: $1,558,000 
</li>
<li>
2.32% <a href="/news">Kenthurst </a>Median price: $1,343,000 
</li>
<li>
2.38% <a href="/news">Longueville </a>Median price: $2,510,000
</li>
</ol>
Turn page for the highest yielding house suburbs across New South Wales.
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THE HIGHEST 10 RENTAL YIELDS
Again using RP Data’s statistics, we collected the 10 highest yielding house suburbs. These presented a fascinating list of mixed results – from higher priced suburbs just under the $1 million mark to just over $110,000, it’s understandable that some will be confused.
As explained in this <a href="/news/minings-clean-sweep-on-rp-datas-10-top-rental-yield-locations">top 10 rental yield areas around the country</a>, previously supplied by RP Data, mining towns are often present on these sorts of lists – as are country towns and very regional areas.
For this reason, and the common saying that high returns come from high risk, it’s understandable that there’s a mix of opportunities in the market. You would be wise to treat these suburbs with the utmost diligence.
<ol>
<li>
16.40% <a href="/news">Killcare</a> Median price: $825,000  
</li>
<li>
11.57% <a href="/news">Mossy Point</a> Median price: $580,000  
</li>
<li>
11.56% <a href="/news">Broulee</a> Median price: $371,000  
</li>
<li>
10.89% <a href="/news">Hardys Bay</a> Median price: $955,000  
</li>
<li>
10.49% <a href="/news">Coonamble</a> Median price: $114,000  
</li>
<li>
10.40% <a href="/news">Condobolin</a> Median price: $115,000  
</li>
<li>
10.26% <a href="/news">Malua Bay</a> Median price: $380,000  
</li>
<li>
9.75% <a href="/news">Broken Hill</a> Median price: $120,000  
</li>
<li>
9.53% <a href="/news">Manyana</a> Median price: $328,000  
</li>
<li>
8.79% <a href="/news">Berrara</a> Median price: $340,000
</li>
</ol>
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