7 Best Regional QLD Investment Areas 2025

Looking to invest or live in regional Queensland?

We’ve made it simple to find the best investment opportunities and growth hotspots with a complete list of the seven best investment areas in regional QLD for both units and houses based on 12-month and 5-year growth insights.

1. Cairns

Cairns' property market continued its strong upward trajectory over the 12-month period between March 24 to March 25 with strong gains across both houses and units. The median house price reached $668,500, marking an annual growth of 8.33% and a substantial 5-year increase of 53.57%. Units showed even stronger performance, with a median price of $371,250, reflecting an 11.45% year-over-year rise and an impressive 5-year growth of 64.44%.

House Data

• Median House Price March 2025: $668,500
• Median House Price – 2024 to 2025 Comparison: +8.33%
• Median House Price – 5 Year Growth: +53.57%

Unit Data

• Median Unit Price March 2025: $371,250
• Median Unit Price – 2024 to 2025 Comparison: 11.45%
• Median Unit Price – 5 Year Growth: 64.44%

2. Townsville

Townsville's real estate market has seen significant gains over the past year. As of March 2025, the median house price stands at $595,500, up 26.45% from 2024 and climbing an impressive 66.41% over five years. The unit market also performed strongly, with a median price of $388,750 – marking a 24.14% annual increase and 51.26% growth since 2020.

House Data

• Median House Price March 2025: $595,500
• Median House Price – 2024 to 2025 Comparison: +26.45%
• Median House Price – 5 Year Growth: 66.41%

Unit Data

• Median Unit Price March 2025: $388,750
• Median Unit Price – 2024 to 2025 Comparison: 24.14%
• Median Unit Price – 5 Year Growth: 51.26%

3. Mackay

Mackay's property market continues its strong growth, buoyed by ongoing regional development and investment. As of March 2025, the median house price reached $625,000 – an annual rise of 22.17% and a 5-year growth of 55.19%. Units in Mackay also saw sizable gains, with the median price of $347,500 in March 2025 reflecting a 20.95% increase since 2024 and a 57.78% uplift over the past five years. The momentum is largely driven by infrastructure projects and growing demand for lifestyle-focused regional living.

House Data

• Median House Price March 2025: $625,000
• Median House Price – 2024 to 2025 Comparison: 22.17%
• Median House Price – 5 Year Growth: 55.19%

Unit Data

• Median Unit Price March 2025: $347,500
• Median Unit Price – 2024 to 2025 Comparison: 20.95%
• Median Unit Price – 5 Year Growth: 57.78%

4. Gladstone

As of March 2025, the median house price in Gladstone now sits at $545,000, representing a year-on-year increase of 23.81% and a 74.5% surge over the past five years. Unit prices also showed strong growth over the same period with the median now at $350,000 – up 24.54% annually and an impressive 97.06% over five years. This rapid growth is largely fuelled by the city's affordability, strong rental demand, population gains, and major infrastructure projects, all contributing to Gladstone's continued real estate growth.

House Data

• Median House Price March 2025: $545,000
• Median House Price – 2024 to 2025 Comparison: 23.81%
• Median House Price – 5 Year Growth: 74.50 

Unit Data

• Median Unit Price March 2025: $350,000
• Median Unit Price – 2024 to 2025 Comparison: 24.54%
• Median Unit Price – 5 Year Growth: 97.06%

5. Rockhampton

Rockhampton’s real estate market continues to go from strength to strength. The median house price has climbed to $530,000, marking a 25% increase over the past year and a striking 85.19% rise over five years. Unit prices have also surged, with the median reaching $435,000, up 18.28% annually and 57.78% since 2020.

House Data

• Median House Price March 2025: $530,000
• Median House Price – 2024 to 2025 Comparison: 25.00%
• Median House Price – 5 Year Growth: 85.19%

Unit Data

• Median Unit Price March 2025: $435,000
• Median Unit Price – 2024 to 2025 Comparison: 18.28%
• Median Unit Price – 5 Year Growth: 57.78%

6. Toowoomba

Toowoomba’s property market reached new highs in March 2025 with the median house price growing to $683,500, representing 13.04% annual growth and a substantial 75.68% increase over five years. Units have also seen significant gains, with the median price now at $471,250 – up 22.08% since last year and 70.91% since 2020.

House Data

• Median House Price March 2025: $683,500
• Median House Price – 2024 to 2025 Comparison: 13.04%
• Median House Price – 5 Year Growth: 75.68%

Unit Data

• Median Unit Price March 2025: $471,250
• Median Unit Price – 2024 to 2025 Comparison: 22.08%

• Median Unit Price – 5 Year Growth: 70.91%

7. Bundaberg

Bundaberg has recorded remarkable price growth in both houses and units. The median house price now sits at $605,000, up 15.77% on the year and a significant 100% higher than five years ago. Units have also surged, with a median price of $465,000, showing a 20% annual increase and 74.7% growth over five years. 

House Data

• Median House Price March 2025: $605,000
• Median House Price – 2024 to 2025 Comparison: 15.77% 
• Median House Price – 5 Year Growth: 100.00% 

Unit Data

• Median Unit Price March 2025: $465,000
• Median Unit Price – 2024 to 2025 Comparison: 20.00% 
• Median Unit Price – 5 Year Growth: 74.70%

Summary – Houses

Summary – Units