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Moe / Newborough offers a materially higher gross yield (6.5% 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.
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 | Mackay QLD · #4 | Moe / Newborough VIC · #1 |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Yield | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| Vacancy Rate | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Median Price | $515k | $385k |
| Weekly Rent | $590/wk | $480/wk |
| Net pre-costs pa | +$3,900 | +$4,940 |
| Cashflow | Positive | Positive |
| Rent Growth 12m | +7% | +6.2% |
| Price Growth 12m | +5.5% | +5.1% |
| NG Dependence | None | None |
| Discovery Status | Emerging | Unknown |
| Population | 78k | 16k |
| Cycle Stage | Early-Mid | Early |
| Policy Impact | ▲ UPGRADED | ▲ STRONG UPGRADE |
| Signal Score | 70 / Tier 2 | 74 / Tier 1 |
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.
6.5% gross yield at $385k equals strongly positive cashflow without needing negative gearing. Keppel's $10B AI data centre (Australia's largest announced) remains almost entirely unpriced in local property. Construction worker accommodation demand alone will tighten vacancy before residents follow. Budget policy renders negative gearing irrelevant here.
CoreLogic QLD Q1 2025 · REIQ Mackay Q4 2024 · SQM Research · Queensland Resources Council 2024 · Isaac Regional Council infrastructure report 2024
Data vintage: Q1 2025
CoreLogic SA3 Latrobe Valley Q1 2025 · SQM Research postcode 3825 vacancy Mar 2025 · REI Victoria median rent Q4 2024 · Keppel Corp ASX announcement Nov 2023 · DCCEEW Latrobe Valley Authority 2024
Data vintage: Q1 2025
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