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Broken Hill offers a materially higher gross yield (6.7% vs 6.0%), making it the stronger income candidate at current prices. Both markets carry similar cashflow positions under current yield and interest rate assumptions.
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| Metric | Broken Hill NSW · #5 | Mackay QLD · #4 |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Yield | 6.7% | 6.0% |
| Vacancy Rate | 1% | 0.8% |
| Median Price | $235k | $515k |
| Weekly Rent | $300/wk | $590/wk |
| Net pre-costs pa | +$3,380 | +$3,900 |
| Cashflow | Positive | Positive |
| Rent Growth 12m | +5.5% | +7% |
| Price Growth 12m | +6% | +5.5% |
| NG Dependence | None | None |
| Discovery Status | Unknown | Emerging |
| Population | 18k | 78k |
| Cycle Stage | Early | Early-Mid |
| Policy Impact | ▲ STRONG UPGRADE | ▲ UPGRADED |
| Signal Score | 70 / Tier 1 | 70 / Tier 2 |
6.7% yield at $235k, the highest yield-to-price ratio in the scan. The Far West NSW REZ (2.3GW) is creating permanent construction and operational jobs in a town that was in structural decline. Cashflow positive by $3,380/year. Discovery status 'Unknown': no institutional awareness of the REZ catalyst yet.
6.0% yield is cashflow positive. Mackay is the service hub for Australia's most productive coking coal basin. FIFO workers create reliable accommodation demand. Vacancy at 0.8% is very tight. $590/wk rent on $515k price sits well in positive cashflow territory.
CoreLogic NSW Q1 2025 · REINSW Broken Hill Q4 2024 · SQM Research postcode 2880 · NSW Government Far West REZ project register 2024 · AGL/Transgrid REZ development update · BHP Broken Hill operations data
Data vintage: Q1 2025
CoreLogic QLD Q1 2025 · REIQ Mackay Q4 2024 · SQM Research · Queensland Resources Council 2024 · Isaac Regional Council infrastructure report 2024
Data vintage: Q1 2025
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