I think the market is making a 'correction'. I know of a few properties for sale that are selling at the same or below 2007 prices.
I would agree with Icarus, it is the main 'shopping' provider for the CQ area, Gladstone people go there to shop for furniture and clothes etc. Rocky doesn't seem to rely on the mining industry as much as Gladstone does.
I think for the price of some properties the return on investment is good. Now, off to find that money tree....