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Rockhampton offers a materially higher gross yield (5.7% vs 5.0%), making it the stronger income candidate at current prices. Rockhampton achieves positive cashflow without negative gearing support, while Shepparton requires additional tax offset or rental growth to break even.
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 | Rockhampton QLD · #6 | Shepparton VIC · #19 |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Yield | 5.7% | 5.0% |
| Vacancy Rate | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Median Price | $445k | $468k |
| Weekly Rent | $490/wk | $450/wk |
| Net pre-costs pa | +$2,340 | $-936 |
| Cashflow | Positive | Near-Positive |
| Rent Growth 12m | +6.5% | +5% |
| Price Growth 12m | +5% | +5.5% |
| NG Dependence | None | Low |
| Discovery Status | Emerging | Known |
| Population | 82k | 64k |
| Cycle Stage | Early-Mid | Early-Mid |
| Policy Impact | ▲ UPGRADED | ▲ UPGRADED |
| Signal Score | 69 / Tier 2 | 54 / Tier 2 |
5.7% yield is cashflow positive. Rocky is one of QLD's largest regional cities with genuine economic diversification: military, agriculture, government services, and retail. Rail upgrade and beef industry investment support medium-term employment stability.
5.0% yield on a 64,000-population city with Australia's largest tomato processing facility and a $400M hospital rebuild underway. The Food Valley precinct is creating permanent food-tech employment. Rent growth +5.0% will push to cashflow-positive within 18 months.
CoreLogic QLD Q1 2025 · REIQ Rockhampton Q4 2024 · SQM Research · Queensland Rail Rocky Upgrade EIS 2024 · ADF Shoalwater Bay Training Area briefing 2024
Data vintage: Q1 2025
CoreLogic VIC Q1 2025 · REI Victoria Shepparton Q4 2024 · SQM Research · GV Health project update 2024 · Kagome Australia operations report · Greater Shepparton City Council economic data 2024
Data vintage: Q1 2025
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Research only. Not financial advice. Data vintage Q1 2025 (indicative estimates from public sources). Verify all metrics independently with local property managers and licensed advisers before making any investment decision. All negative gearing and budget policy references reflect proposed changes subject to final legislation. Consult a registered tax adviser for personal tax position.