If looking for mining towns, be careful, educate and learn.

But don't just limit yourself to Queensland, NSW has the Hunter Valley where duplexes are selling for $390k and renting for $500 a week. Good returns and better economy than places like Mooranbah that are solely reliant on coal.

Houses for $500k returning up to $800 furnished or $700 furnished.

Hunter Valley is reliant, but a bit more diverse.

Fatman.