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Both markets have comparable gross yields (4.1% vs 4.4%). Both markets carry similar cashflow positions under current yield and interest rate assumptions.
Research context only. Not financial advice. Both markets carry distinct risks specific to their location, employment base, and economic profile. Read the individual suburb research pages before drawing conclusions. All policy references reflect proposed changes subject to final legislation.
| Metric | Bathurst NSW · #19 | Townsville QLD · #16 |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Yield | 4.1% | 4.4% |
| Vacancy Rate | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Median Price | $665k | $595k |
| Weekly Rent | $530/wk | $500/wk |
| Net pre-costs pa | $-7,020 | $-4,940 |
| Cashflow | Slightly-Negative | Slightly-Negative |
| Rent Growth 12m | +4.8% | +7.8% |
| Price Growth 12m | +5.8% | +10.4% |
| NG Dependence | Medium | Medium |
| Discovery Status | Unknown | Emerging |
| Population | 42k | 180k |
| Cycle Stage | Early | Early-Mid |
| Policy Impact | ▼ DOWNGRADED | ◆ NEUTRAL |
| Signal Score | 55 / Tier 2 | 57 / Tier 2 |
Bathurst is a heritage inland NSW city — Charles Sturt University, Bathurst Base Hospital, government services, and the Bathurst 1000 motorsport event. Sea/tree change migration from Sydney drove price growth since 2020. At $665k and $530/wk, gross yield is 4.1% and cashflow is slightly negative. Better yield than Wagga or Albury; more affordable than coastal NSW equivalents. New builds eligible for NG retention.
Townsville is North Queensland's largest city and a significant ADF hub — Lavarack Barracks (Army) and RAAF Base Townsville. James Cook University and Townsville University Hospital underpin stable public-sector employment. The market has recovered materially from its 2015–2019 downturn. At $595k and $500/wk, cashflow is slightly negative at standard LVR — not the positive-cashflow market it was two years ago, but yield of 4.4% remains competitive for a city of this scale.
realestate.com.au Bathurst median house Jun 2025–May 2026. Data quality: imported.
Data vintage: 2026
REIQ/PropTrack 2025 region estimate. Verify against current REIQ data before publishing. Data quality: imported.
Data vintage: 2026
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