Investment Property Queensland BRISBANE

BRISBANE

Brisbane Investment Property – Why Now is the Time to Act

Brisbane’s economy in 2025 is characterised by sustained growth, having surpassed the $200 billion mark for the first time, driven by strong population growth and job creation in sectors like healthcare, construction, logistics, and tourism. The city is positioned as a fast-growing urban economy in Australia and the Asia-Pacific, with significant investment in an infrastructure pipeline and a booming “experience economy” linked to its growing lifestyle appeal and preparation for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The Brisbane Property Market in 2025

Key Economic Indicators for Brisbane, Greater Brisbane and South East Queensland

why invest in queensland

Brisbane has long been where opportunity meets lifestyle. It is now also Australia’s fastest growing capital city, with net migration outpacing Sydney and Melbourne every year since 2018.

The latest State of the City report shows Brisbane’s economy has passed $200 billion, underpinned by strong population growth and more than $100 billion in projects across transport, health, housing and commercial development. Add to this: prime office rents 50% lower than Sydney, and Brisbane becomes a compelling city for businesses to relocate and expand.

For real estate investors, these are powerful fundamentals and exactly why Brisbane, Greater Brisbane and South East Queensland continues to make it through our rigorous properT network Selection Criteria.

With billions flowing into city-shaping projects and creating a pipeline of new jobs, Brisbane is building a future where businesses, families and investors all thrive. At properT network, we continue to advocate investors to give Queensland serious due consideration.”

Housing

  • South East Queensland requires an estimated +900,000 new dwellings by 2046.

  • SEQ today has around 1.5m and need 2.4m by 2046. 

  • Equating to an impossible 43,000 per annum with supply well below this figure today and unlikely to be able to increase year on year.

Rental Supply Crisis:

The State of Brisbane continues to experience a Rental Crisis with vacancy rates remaining around 0.8%.

Rent Increases experienced to date are at around with signs of remaining strong but slowing.

Housing experiencing 5% rental growth and units varying from 4.2% to 6.2% in early 2025.

A combination of strong Population Growth + Increasing Demand for Rentals + Low Supply + already very low Vacancy Rates = Investors Opportunity and Appeal.

Economic Size:

Brisbane’s economy reached $201 billion in 2024, marking a $28 billion increase since 2020. 

Job Creation:

The city has added 274,000 new jobs since 2020, a 22% increase, with strong growth in health, construction, logistics, and tourism. 

Population Growth:

Brisbane is Australia’s fastest-growing capital city, outpacing Sydney and Melbourne in net migration annually since 2018, which supports economic expansion. 

    Major Growth Sectors

    Health:

    This has emerged as an economic powerhouse, contributing $22 billion in 2024 and growing at approximately 6% annually. 

    Construction:

    Fueled by a substantial infrastructure pipeline worth over $100 billion, driven by city-shaping projects and preparations for the 2032 Olympics. 

    Tourism & Experience Economy:

    The surge in world-class events, a thriving hospitality scene, and tourism have made Brisbane’s experience economy a significant magnet for talent and investment. 

    Logistics & Advanced Manufacturing:

    These sectors are also experiencing strong growth, contributing to Brisbane’s evolving role as a hub for trade, transport and innovation. The Government Inland Rail Project is a game changer for Briswest. This Inland Rail Project is one of Australia’s most significant infrastructure developments, set to have transformative impact on : logistics, transportation and warehousing across QLD and beyond.

      Driving Factors

      • Olympic Preparation: Plans for infrastructure development and improved public transport networks are preparing the city for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. 

      Lifestyle Appeal:

      Brisbane’s strong lifestyle proposition continues to attract both businesses and residents, fostering population growth and talent attraction. 

      Investment & Development:

      A significant infrastructure pipeline, alongside lower prime office rents compared to Sydney, makes Brisbane an attractive location for business relocation and expansion. 

        Outlook for 2025

        • The outlook remains positive, with continued investment in infrastructure, an expanding job market, and a vibrant lifestyle driving economic momentum. 

        • A strong position. The 2025-26 State Budget forecast Queensland’s economic growth to strengthen to 2½% in 2024-25 and 2¾% in 2025-26, after rising 2.1% in 2023-24.

        The city is focused on design-led, sustainable, and inclusive growth as it builds toward the future read Brisbane Economic Development Agency Report August 2025 here on Business Investment, Health, Tourism, Logistics, Manufacturing, Business Services and Property