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Most Affordable in Queensland

Top 100 cities ranked by most affordable

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Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics — 5 topics across U.S. Census, FBI, NOAA and CDC data.

Best Cities for Retirees
Low crime, warm climate, affordable cost of living and strong healthcare access.
Best Cities for Remote Workers
Strong broadband, affordable rent, low traffic and existing remote-work culture.
Best Cities for Families
Strong schools, low crime, affordable homes and family-friendly commutes.
Best Cities for Young Professionals
High incomes, educated peers, transit access and an under-35 demographic.
Most Affordable Cities
The lowest cost of living across home prices, rent, services and rent burden.
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Most Affordable — Queensland

1 Moranbah $62,600
2 Mount Isa $98,600
3 Gladstone $124,000
4 Blackwater $124,000
5 Charters Towers $124,000
6 Ayr $129,600
7 Bundaberg $138,000
8 Rockhampton $140,800
9 Maryborough $140,800
10 Inala $140,800
11 Chinchilla $140,800
12 Roma $140,800
13 Stanthorpe $140,800
14 Manunda $146,000
15 Park Avenue $146,400
16 Berserker $146,400
17 Biloela $146,400
18 Warwick $146,400
19 Kingaroy $146,400
20 Dalby $146,400
21 Mackay $152,000
22 Clinton $152,000
23 Manoora $152,000
24 Bowen $152,000
25 Logan City $157,800
26 Bundaberg North $157,800
27 Woree $157,800
28 Logan Central $157,800
29 Woodridge $157,800
30 Atherton $157,800
31 North Ward $160,600
32 Southside $160,600
33 Mareeba $160,600
34 Cairns $163,400
35 Toowoomba $163,400
36 Tannum Sands $163,400
37 South Toowoomba $163,400
38 South Mackay $163,400
39 Wilsonton $163,400
40 Cranbrook $165,000
41 Gatton $166,200
42 Gympie $166,200
43 Goondiwindi $166,200
44 Newtown $166,200
45 Harristown $166,200
46 Torquay $169,000
47 Tinana $169,000
48 East Toowoomba $169,000
49 Flinders View $169,000
50 Beenleigh $169,000
51 Kelso $169,000
52 Yeppoon city centre $169,000
53 Calliope $169,000
54 Emerald $169,000
55 Bongaree $169,000
56 Sarina $169,000
57 Yeppoon $169,000
58 North Mackay $169,000
59 Bundamba $169,000
60 Douglas $169,000
61 Goodna $169,000
62 Frenchville $169,000
63 Norman Gardens $169,000
64 Condon $174,600
65 Caboolture $174,600
66 Kearneys Spring $174,600
67 Waterford West $174,600
68 Beaudesert $174,600
69 Slacks Creek $174,600
70 Brassall $174,600
71 Raceview $177,400
72 Kingston $177,400
73 Darling Heights $180,200
74 Caboolture South $180,200
75 Gordonvale $180,200
76 Eagleby $180,200
77 Lawnton $180,200
78 Margate $180,200
79 The Range $180,200
80 West Mackay $180,200
81 Centenary Heights $180,200
82 Kirwan $183,000
83 Deception Bay $183,000
84 Mooroobool $186,000
85 Acacia Ridge $188,800
86 Urangan $188,800
87 Rangeville $191,600
88 Bargara $191,600
89 Bellbird Park $191,600
90 Mount Warren Park $191,600
91 Loganlea $191,600
92 Collingwood Park $191,600
93 Cairns North $191,600
94 Gracemere $191,600
95 Glenvale $191,600
96 Nambour $191,600
97 Point Vernon $191,600
98 Morayfield $194,400
99 Clontarf $194,400
100 Marsden $197,200

The most affordable housing markets in Queensland offer opportunities for homeownership at a fraction of the cost of major metros. Moranbah has a median home value of just $62,600.

Affordable housing markets often feature lower costs of living overall, making them attractive to retirees, remote workers, and families building wealth through homeownership. Many of these cities offer solid community amenities despite their lower price points.

While low home values make homeownership accessible, they may also reflect limited job markets or slower economic growth. The rise of remote work has created new opportunities for these communities to attract residents who can earn higher salaries from distant employers.

Did You Know?

  • 1. In Moranbah, the median home costs just $62,600 — less than a new luxury car.
  • 2. Affordable housing markets have seen increased interest since the rise of remote work, as buyers can earn higher salaries from anywhere.
  • 3. Many of the most affordable cities are in the South and Midwest, where land costs and construction expenses are lower.

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