A historic railway and military hub offering exceptional affordability and direct V/Line connectivity to Melbourne.
Overall
6 of 10
Schools
6 of 10
Safety
5 of 10
Transport
8 of 10
Amenity
6 of 10
Walkability
5 of 10
Median house price $436,000 Median house rent $450 a week
Report updated 6 Mar 2026
Compare Seymour
A critical resource-sector residential hub offering exceptional rental yields and essential services for the Pilbara's workforce.
Overall
6 of 10
Schools
5 of 10
Safety
4 of 10
Transport
4 of 10
Amenity
6 of 10
Walkability
3 of 10
Median house price $490,525 Median house rent $950 a week
Report updated 5 Mar 2026
Compare South Hedland
A high-yield residential stronghold for the mining workforce, offering some of the state's most accessible entry points and robust rental returns.
Overall
6 of 10
Schools
5 of 10
Safety
4 of 10
Transport
4 of 10
Amenity
6 of 10
Walkability
5 of 10
Median house price $382,500 Median house rent $650 a week
Report updated 6 Mar 2026
Compare South Kalgoorlie
A resilient family-centric hub offering relative affordability and spacious blocks, though heavily dictated by Hawkesbury River flood constraints.
Overall
6 of 10
Schools
7 of 10
Safety
6 of 10
Transport
5 of 10
Amenity
6 of 10
Walkability
4 of 10
Median house price $930,000 Median house rent $650 a week
Report updated 13 Mar 2026
Compare South Windsor
A serene coastal pocket offering immediate beach access and proximity to Batemans Bay, currently navigating significant long-term coastal management and…
Overall
6 of 10
Schools
5 of 10
Safety
8 of 10
Transport
4 of 10
Amenity
6 of 10
Walkability
5 of 10
Median house price $725,000 Median house rent $580 a week
Report updated 31 Mar 2026
Compare Surfside
A strategic regional transport and motorsport hub offering exceptional affordability and high rental yields on the banks of the Murray River.
Overall
6 of 10
Schools
4 of 10
Safety
6 of 10
Transport
6 of 10
Amenity
5 of 10
Walkability
4 of 10
Median house price $415,000 Median house rent $365 a week
Report updated 31 Mar 2026
Compare Tailem Bend
A serene riverside sanctuary offering a traditional village lifestyle at the gateway to the Bass Coast's wild beaches.
Overall
6 of 10
Schools
4 of 10
Safety
9 of 10
Transport
2 of 10
Amenity
4 of 10
Walkability
4 of 10
Median house price $900,000
Report updated 31 Mar 2026
Compare Tarwin Lower
A burgeoning master-planned community in Melbourne's west offering high affordability for first-home buyers and young families.
Overall
6 of 10
Schools
6 of 10
Safety
7 of 10
Transport
4 of 10
Amenity
4 of 10
Walkability
3 of 10
Median house price $605,000 Median house rent $450 a week
Report updated 5 Mar 2026
Compare Thornhill Park
A river-bound residential pocket offering coastal lifestyle convenience tempered by significant hydrological and insurance complexities.
Overall
6 of 10
Schools
6 of 10
Safety
7 of 10
Transport
7 of 10
Amenity
7 of 10
Walkability
5 of 10
Median house price $900,000 Median house rent $825 a week
Report updated 13 Mar 2026
Compare West Ballina
An established residential enclave in Kalgoorlie-Boulder known for its character homes and proximity to the central business district.
Overall
6 of 10
Schools
6 of 10
Safety
6 of 10
Transport
4 of 10
Amenity
5 of 10
Walkability
4 of 10
Median house price $479,000 Median house rent $700 a week
Report updated 31 Mar 2026
Compare West Lamington
The residential and commercial engine room of Whyalla, currently pivoting from a traditional steel town to a global green hydrogen hub.
Overall
6 of 10
Schools
7 of 10
Safety
4 of 10
Transport
5 of 10
Amenity
8 of 10
Walkability
6 of 10
Median house price $250,000 Median house rent $320 a week
Report updated 13 Mar 2026
Compare Whyalla Norrie
A heritage-steeped rural service centre offering a quintessential country lifestyle with some of South East Queensland's most accessible entry prices.
Overall
6 of 10
Schools
4 of 10
Safety
7 of 10
Transport
3 of 10
Amenity
5 of 10
Walkability
6 of 10
Median house price $415,000 Median house rent $430 a week
Report updated 31 Mar 2026
Compare Wondai
A strategically located southern Cairns hub offering high yields and relative affordability near major employment and leisure precincts.
Overall
6 of 10
Schools
6 of 10
Safety
4 of 10
Transport
7 of 10
Amenity
8 of 10
Walkability
5 of 10
Median house price $628,000 Median house rent $490 a week
Report updated 13 Mar 2026
Compare Woree
A resilient New England pastoral town offering exceptional entry-level affordability and a scenic riverside lifestyle.
Overall
5 of 10
Schools
5 of 10
Safety
7 of 10
Transport
2 of 10
Amenity
5 of 10
Walkability
6 of 10
Median house price $290,000 Median house rent $202 a week
Report updated 31 Mar 2026
Compare Barraba
A critical mining hub offering exceptional rental yields and entry-level pricing, balanced against high economic sensitivity to the coal industry.
Overall
5 of 10
Schools
5 of 10
Safety
4 of 10
Transport
3 of 10
Amenity
4 of 10
Walkability
3 of 10
Median house price $280,000 Median house rent $435 a week
Report updated 13 Mar 2026
Compare Blackwater
A historic Wimmera township offering ultimate rural affordability and a world-renowned stop on the Silo Art Trail.
Overall
5 of 10
Schools
2 of 10
Safety
9 of 10
Transport
2 of 10
Amenity
3 of 10
Walkability
3 of 10
Report updated 31 Mar 2026
Compare Brim
A resilient riverside suburb offering high-yield potential and historic character, though heavily defined by its relationship with the Burnett River.
Overall
5 of 10
Schools
7 of 10
Safety
5 of 10
Transport
5 of 10
Amenity
6 of 10
Walkability
4 of 10
Median house price $530,000 Median house rent $580 a week
Report updated 13 Mar 2026
Compare Bundaberg North
A resilient agricultural and mining service hub offering extreme affordability and a strong community spirit on the Lachlan River.
Overall
5 of 10
Schools
5 of 10
Safety
4 of 10
Transport
2 of 10
Amenity
4 of 10
Walkability
3 of 10
Median house price $300,000 Median house rent $355 a week
Report updated 31 Mar 2026
Compare Condobolin
A secluded lakeside retreat offering a quiet, off-grid lifestyle with significant environmental considerations.
Overall
5 of 10
Schools
2 of 10
Safety
8 of 10
Transport
2 of 10
Amenity
3 of 10
Walkability
3 of 10
Median house price $527,500 Median house rent $430 a week
Report updated 31 Mar 2026
Compare Coomba Park
A high-yield mining hub offering entry-level affordability but tethered strictly to the lifecycle of the Bowen Basin's coal industry.
Overall
5 of 10
Schools
5 of 10
Safety
5 of 10
Transport
2 of 10
Amenity
4 of 10
Walkability
6 of 10
Median house price $239,000 Median house rent $450 a week
Report updated 13 Mar 2026
Compare Dysart
An affordable entry point into the East Gippsland market, offering river proximity and significant renewal potential despite historical socio-economic…
Overall
5 of 10
Schools
4 of 10
Safety
3 of 10
Transport
3 of 10
Amenity
4 of 10
Walkability
4 of 10
Median house price $375,000 Median house rent $470 a week
Report updated 6 Mar 2026
Compare East Bairnsdale
A suburb of two halves, offering elevated flood-safe ridges near the university and high-risk character cottages on the valley floor.
Overall
5 of 10
Schools
7 of 10
Safety
5 of 10
Transport
4 of 10
Amenity
8 of 10
Walkability
5 of 10
Median house price $630,000 Median house rent $610 a week
Report updated 13 Mar 2026
Compare East Lismore
A resilient riverside community offering a quintessential country lifestyle with a focus on heritage and agricultural roots.
Overall
5 of 10
Schools
4 of 10
Safety
8 of 10
Transport
4 of 10
Amenity
5 of 10
Walkability
6 of 10
Median house price $457,500 Median house rent $218 a week
Report updated 31 Mar 2026
Compare Elmore
A sprawling rural-residential retreat offering affordable acreage living amidst native bushland between Gympie and Maryborough.
Overall
5 of 10
Schools
2 of 10
Safety
7 of 10
Transport
1 of 10
Amenity
2 of 10
Walkability
1 of 10
Median house price $600,000 Median house rent $555 a week
Report updated 6 Mar 2026
Compare Glenwood
A rugged coastal escape on the Ninety Mile Beach offering extreme affordability for those prioritizing nature over infrastructure.
Overall
5 of 10
Schools
1 of 10
Safety
8 of 10
Transport
2 of 10
Amenity
2 of 10
Walkability
3 of 10
Median house price $365,000 Median house rent $380 a week
Report updated 31 Mar 2026
Compare Golden Beach