Maryborough is Queensland’s Heritage City — one of QLD’s oldest cities (est. 1843), 34km from Hervey Bay and the K’gari (Fraser Island) gateway. With median houses well below $400K, yields of 6–8.5%, and a genuine manufacturing anchor in Downer Rail, it offers affordable QLD entry with employment diversity most similarly-priced towns can’t match.
Maryborough QLD Property Data 2026 (Approx.)
Median house price~$330,000–$380,000
Gross yield — house~6.0–8.5%
Vacancy rate~1.0–2.5%
Distance from Brisbane~260 km (3 hrs)
Manufacturing anchorDowner Rail — federal rail contracts
One Property at a time
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General Advice Warning: This article is general in nature and does not constitute personal financial advice. Please consult a licensed financial adviser before making investment decisions.
