Granny Flat Rental Income in Townsville

Industry summaries using RTA bond medians have put Townsville two-bedroom house rents around the low-to-mid $500s per week (September quarter 2026 figures quoted in third-party guides). Granny flats are not a separate RTA category, so treat rent figures as indicative only.

Call 0485 557 649 if you want a builder’s view on designs that rent well — then get a property manager’s appraisal for your plans.

What moves the rent: size and layout, privacy and separate access, parking, air-conditioning, outdoor space, and proximity to work hubs and transport. Net yield is lower after rates, insurance, maintenance, vacancy and management fees. Rental income is taxable and can affect capital gains tax main residence rules — speak to your accountant. This page is general information only.