Property Investment Blog

Thursday, 2 July 2026

Regional Property Boom: 6 Australian Suburbs That Kept Growing After Their Initial Surge

Back in 2024, we highlighted 6 regional suburbs that had experienced some of the strongest growth over the previous 12 months.


A common question we hear is: "Has the growth already happened?"


The latest data suggests that strong growth doesn't always mean the opportunity has passed.


When a location is supported by powerful fundamentals, increasing demand, and limited supply, exceptional performance can continue well beyond the initial growth cycle.


Looking at those same suburbs today, 4 have continued to deliver outstanding growth, while the other 2 have still recorded positive gains.


Growth over the past 2 years:

* Bunbury, WA: $617,500 (2024) > $1,075,000 (2026)

* Townsville, QLD: $570,000 (2024) > $1,010,000 (2026)

* Rockhampton, QLD: $336,500 (2024) > $521,000 (2026)

* Busselton, WA: $732,500 (2024) > $790,000 (2026)

* Bundaberg, QLD: $470,000 (2024) > $575,000 (2026)

* Toowoomba, QLD: $500,000 (2024) > $872,500 (2026)


The key takeaway? Strong-performing markets can continue to outperform when the underlying drivers remain in place.


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