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Morwell offers a materially higher gross yield (5.7% vs 4.4%), making it the stronger income candidate at current prices. Morwell achieves positive cashflow without negative gearing support, while Townsville requires additional tax offset or rental growth to break even.
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| Metric | Morwell VIC · #7 | Townsville QLD · #16 |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Yield | 5.7% | 4.4% |
| Vacancy Rate | 1% | 1.2% |
| Median Price | $358k | $595k |
| Weekly Rent | $390/wk | $500/wk |
| Net pre-costs pa | +$1,664 | $-4,940 |
| Cashflow | Positive | Slightly-Negative |
| Rent Growth 12m | +5.5% | +7.8% |
| Price Growth 12m | +5.1% | +10.4% |
| NG Dependence | None | Medium |
| Discovery Status | Unknown | Emerging |
| Population | 14k | 180k |
| Cycle Stage | Early | Early-Mid |
| Policy Impact | ▲ STRONG UPGRADE | ◆ NEUTRAL |
| Signal Score | 68 / Tier 1 | 57 / Tier 2 |
5.7% yield is cashflow-positive at 6.5% rate and improves as rent grows at +5.5%pa. Keppel data centre catalyst is literally next door: Morwell is the primary accommodation suburb for the construction workforce. New build lots available at <$420k all-in, still NG-eligible under budget rules.
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.
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