Toowoomba House Prices Up 11% on This Time Last Year, But Quarterly Gains Are Cooling
The Garden City's property market is still outpacing most of regional Queensland year-on-year, yet the pace of growth has slowed markedly since March.
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Toowoomba in 5 minutes. Toowoomba house prices are up 11 percent on this time last year though quarterly gains are cooling. The Garden City's property market is still outpacing most of regional Queensland year on year. Tenants weighing their options against buyer costs now face purpose built rental complexes promising fixed leases and on site facilities. Rental yields have climbed to 5.3 percent in the second quarter of 2024 as the Inland Rail project draws workers. Meanwhile the rental vacancy rate has dropped below 1 percent intensifying competition for tenants seeking a property in the Garden City. Rugby league is the heartland sport of the Darling Downs and Toowoomba is its proud centre with your complete guide to the TRL and Clydesdales now available.
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