Question 1

Is Queenton a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Queenton is an inner suburb of Charters Towers with a practical, working-town feel. Streets mix modest older Queenslander-style cottages and low-density postwar homes, while light commercial and industrial activity sits along the main roads. Residents have easy access to Charters Towers' shops, services and civic facilities, and parks and local sports grounds provide outdoor options. Road links to the centre make daily errands straightforward, so the area suits families, tradespeople and commuters who want convenient, practical living without leaving town.

The community numbers 1,236 people with a median age of 38 and a median household income of $1,231 a week (about $64,012 a year). Homes are mostly owner-occupied (59.5%) while 40.5% are rented, and couple families make up around three in four families. The suburb contains the Charters Towers railway station on the Great Northern line, and there are no significant new public infrastructure or civic amenity projects at present.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Queenton?

Accepted Answer

There haven't been enough recent sales or rentals in Queenton 4820 to publish reliable house or unit prices and rents. With only the local household income available, it's not possible to say how expensive it is to live here compared with what a typical local household earned at the most recent Census.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Queenton a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

The clearest movement in Queenton over the past 12 months is a strong 12.3% rise in median house values. For someone weighing the suburb up as an investment, that figure reflects capital growth — houses have increased notably in value over the year. Whether that fits your goals depends on your priorities and personal circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	12.3%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	8	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	47	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	N/A	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	N/A	N/A

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